Rishab Shetty to star in HanuMan sequel? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

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Rishab Shetty, the National Award-winning actor known for his blockbuster film Kantara is reportedly being considered for the lead role in the much-anticipated movie Jai Hanuman. According to a recent report by Aakashavaani, the makers of the film are keen to cast Shetty, though no official confirmation has been made yet.

The movie Jai Hanuman is expected to be produced by Mythri Movie Makers. It is a sequel to Prasanth Varma’s superhero movie HanuMan, which featured Teja Sajja. Directed by Prasanth Varma, HanuMan introduced a new cinematic universe known as the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU).

HanuMan follows the journey of Hanumanthu, a young man from Anjanadri village who discovers a mystical gem from Hindu mythology. This gem grants him the powers of Lord Hanuman. As the story progresses, Hanumanthu faces an adversary who seeks to control the powers for his benefit, leading Hanumanthu to protect his village. The film concluded with hints of a sequel, and it is now believed that Rishab Shetty could take on the lead role in this continuation.

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