Mumbai: Filming has officially begun for the much-anticipated war epic The Battle of Shatrughat, directed by Shahid Kazmi and co-written by Kazmi and Sajad Khaki. The film unites a strong ensemble cast including Gurmeet Choudhary, Aarushi Nishank, and Siddharth Nigam in the lead, along with veteran actors Mahesh Manjrekar, Raza Murad, Zarina Wahab and Mir Sarwar in key supporting roles.
Produced under the banners of Shahid Kazmi Films, PY Media, and Hill Crest Motions, The Battle of Shatrughat promises to be a cinematic spectacle combining large-scale war sequences, period detail, and theatrical grandeur. Costume and styling are being overseen by Darshan Bhagwandas Kamwal, aiming for authentic period aesthetics that match the film’s ambitious tone.
Gurmeet Choudhary announced the film via social media, sharing a powerful motion poster which sparked excitement among fans and followers. The announcement emphasised the film’s themes of valor, sacrifice, and the epic stakes inherent in war dramas.
While details of the plot are still under wraps, The Battle of Shatrughat is being positioned as more than just action and visual scale — media reports suggest it will blend intense character drama with sweeping war-scapes, offering audiences both spectacle and emotional heft.
