V. Shantaram

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V. Shantaram (2026)

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V. Shantaram (2026) is a Hindi biopic of the pioneering Indian filmmaker. Cast, plot summary, release date and where to watch: what we know so far.

V. Shantaram: Plot Summary and What We Know So Far

V. Shantaram is an upcoming Hindi-language biographical drama about the life and career of Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre, the filmmaker known to audiences as V. Shantaram. The story follows him across several turning points in Indian cinema: it begins in the days when films had no recorded dialogue and continues through the arrival of synchronised sound and later colour. The premise centres on how one artist adapted to, and helped shape, each new chapter of the medium.

Siddhant Chaturvedi plays the title role. Tamannaah Bhatia appears as Jayashree. Further plot details have not been announced yet. Because the film has not been released, this page covers only the premise and does not include spoilers. Expect a period drama about creativity, ambition and the craft of filmmaking, told against decades of technological and artistic change.

V. Shantaram — Mood illustration, not a still from the film
Mood illustration, not a still from the film

What Makes V. Shantaram Notable

  • Cast: Siddhant Chaturvedi leads as V. Shantaram, with Tamannaah Bhatia as Jayashree. The rest of the cast has not been announced yet.
  • Director and writer: Abhijeet Deshpande directs from his own screenplay.
  • Genre: A biographical drama, or biopic, focused on filmmaking itself. That makes it a film about cinema as much as about one man.
  • Origin: An Indian production in Hindi, produced by Rajkamal Entertainment, Camera Take Films and Roaring River Productions.
  • Context: The story spans several eras of Indian film history, from silent pictures through the coming of sound and colour. Viewers interested in how the industry evolved will find a lot to follow here.

Is there a V. Shantaram review yet? The film has not been released, so no review of the finished film is possible yet. For now, this guide covers the confirmed premise, cast and release details.

Who Will Enjoy V. Shantaram

  • Fans of biopics about real artists and creative pioneers
  • Film buffs curious about the history of Indian cinema
  • Viewers who follow Siddhant Chaturvedi or Tamannaah Bhatia
  • Audiences who enjoy period dramas set across changing eras
  • Anyone interested in stories about the craft of filmmaking

V. Shantaram Release Date and Where to Watch

The worldwide release date for V. Shantaram is November 18, 2026. A US-specific release date is not yet listed in TMDB/JustWatch data as of October 24, 2026.

Streaming availability in the US is also not yet listed in TMDB/JustWatch data as of October 24, 2026. A trailer has not been released yet, and the runtime has not been announced. This page will reflect new details as they become available.

Cast

Photo: TMDB

FAQ

When is V. Shantaram releasing?
V. Shantaram has a worldwide release date of November 18, 2026. A US-specific date is not yet listed in TMDB/JustWatch data as of October 24, 2026.
Where can I watch V. Shantaram in the US?
No streaming or rental platform for the US is listed yet in TMDB/JustWatch data as of October 24, 2026.
Who is in the cast of V. Shantaram?
Siddhant Chaturvedi plays V. Shantaram, and Tamannaah Bhatia plays Jayashree. Other cast members have not been announced yet.
What is V. Shantaram about?
It is a Hindi biographical drama about filmmaker V. Shantaram. The story follows his career through the silent era and the later arrival of sound and colour in Indian cinema.
Who directed V. Shantaram?
Abhijeet Deshpande wrote and directed the film.

Sources

  1. TMDB

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