Mumbai: Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi will soon be seen playing the titular role in the biopic of legendary filmmaker V. Shantaram.

On Monday, the filmmakers released the first-look poster of the actor as Shantaram on Instagram.

Sharing the first look, Camera Take Films wrote, “The Rebel Who Redefined Indian Cinema Is Back Where He Belongs, On the Big Screen.”

In the poster, the actor is seen wearing a white dhoti kurta along with a brown blazer, standing confidently next to a camera.

Fans loved Siddhant’s look in the upcoming film.

“Got goosebumps seeing Siddhant’s transformation,” expressed one fan.

Another wrote, “Looking so good.”

One user commented, “Wohoooooo this is crazzy,” while one netizen posted, “Finally, a role that lets Siddhant shine.”

“Portraying V. Shantaram ji is one of the greatest honours of my life. The more I read about his journey, the more humbled I felt. He wasn’t just a pioneer of Indian and global cinema; he was a visionary who kept pushing forward no matter the obstacles. Stepping into his world has been my most transformative experience as an actor. His life moved me deeply and reminded me of the power of perseverance. It’s a lesson I hope to hold close, both in my work and in every moment of my life,” Siddhant had said earlier.

Talking about the biopic, director Abhijeet Shirish Despande shared, “V. Shantaram has been a huge source of inspiration for me as a filmmaker. His courage to experiment and his vision shaped so much of the cinema we know today. Telling his story is an honour, and I hope we do justice to the man behind the legend. With this first poster, we are sharing a glimpse of that journey, with Siddhant Chaturvedi stepping into a role we always believed he was meant to play.”

Written and directed by Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande, the historical biopic showcases the remarkable journey of Indian cinema and the cinematic genius from the silent era to the advent of sound and, eventually, colour.

Presented by Rajkamal Entertainment, Camera Take Films, and Roaring Rivers Productions, the film is produced by Rahul Kiran Shantaram, Subhash Kale and Sarita Ashwin Varde.