JAI HANUMAN Formally Launched At Historic Hampi
This prestigious collaboration of National Award-winning talent brings together some of the most influential names in Indian cinema, instantly making Jai Hanuman one of the most anticipated and crazy films in the country
Koppal: The sacred Anjanadri Hill, the birthplace of Lord Hanuman, in Gangavathi Taluk of Koppal district, turned into a film launch venue on Sunday with the muhurat ceremony of the film Jai Hanuman.
The team led by Rishab Shetty, his wife Pragati Shetty and director Prasanth Varma offered special prayers before formally launching the project. Visuals showed the team trekking up the hill and seeking blessings at the Hanuman shrine.
After bringing the mystique of Daivas to the big screen in Kantara and Kantara-2 and drawing audiences into Karnataka’s folk traditions, Rishab Shetty is set to be part of another major project with the launch of the movie project Jai Hanuman.
The film is being produced by Mythri Movie Makers and directed by Prasanth Varma.
The launch assumes significance as it follows the success of Hanu-Man, which emerged as a major hit last year. Jai Hanuman is expected to reach theatres later this year.
Rishab Shetty’s wife, Pragathi Shetty, who attended the ceremony, shared her happiness over the new project. Fans who gathered at the place were delighted to catch a glimpse of the actor and celebrated his presence at the holy site. They shouted slogans like 'Jai Sri Ram.'
As he stepped out of his vehicle, people were seen cheering and raising slogans in support of the actor.
Speaking to reporters after the Muhurat, Rishab defined the movie as a ‘divine film.’
He said the film is being directed by Prasanth Varma, as a sequel to Hanu-Man.
“Initially I had suggested to the producer, and Prasanth Varma, about holding the muhurat at Anjanadri, the birthplace of Lord Hanuman. Accordingly, we performed the ceremony there and sought His blessings. I feel truly blessed after taking part in the rituals,” he said.
Rishab Shetty added that he considered the project an act of devotion. “I am happy that I have got an opportunity to do seva to Lord Hanuman through this film. This is a movie that can be watched with bhakti,” he said.
“We feel inspired and charged to present a film like this for devotees of Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman,” he added.
Posting on X, Rishab Shetty said, “Jai Sri Ram. Beginning this sacred journey of #JaiHanuman at Anjanadri Betta, the divine birthplace of Lord Hanuman, fills my heart with immense gratitude and responsibility,”
In another post, he added, “With Lord Hanuman’s blessings, I begin my #JaiHanuman journey at Anjanadri Betta, his sacred birthplace. Grateful for the divine calling and ready for the responsibility it brings.”
#JaiHanuman begins with the divine blessings of Lord Hanuman. The film commenced with an auspicious pooja ceremony at Anjanadri Betta near Hampi - the sacred birthplace of Lord Hanuman,” the official X handle of Mythri Movie Makers posted.
