Kannada actor and filmmaker Raj B. Shetty is officially entering the Hindi film industry with a guest appearance in the upcoming crime thriller, Bandar.
The Connection with Anurag Kashyap The collaboration happened because famous Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap is a huge fan of Raj B. Shetty’s work. After watching and publicly praising Raj’s hit film Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana, the two developed a creative friendship. This led to Kashyap inviting Raj to be part of his new project.
Details of the Role While Raj B. Shetty is a major star in South India, his role in Bandar is not a traditional lead.
- A Special Appearance: He will appear in a brief role and a specific song sequence.
- Teaser Buzz: Even though he only appears for a moment in the recently released trailer, fans are already talking about it online.
About the Film “Bandar”
- The Lead Star: The movie features Bobby Deol in the main role.
- The Story: It is a crime thriller inspired by a real-life incident. It was written by Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee.
- The Cast: The film also stars Sanya Malhotra, Saba Azad, and Sapna Pabbi.
- Production: The movie is produced by Saffron Magicworks and will be distributed by Zee Studios.
Release Date Audiences won’t have to wait long to see this collaboration, as Bandar is scheduled to hit theaters on June 5, 2026. This project serves as a perfect introduction for Raj B. Shetty to reach a wider Hindi-speaking audience.