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Riteish Deshmukh Channels Shivaji Maharaj in Raja Shivaji
19 Feb
Summary
- Riteish Deshmukh portrays Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Raja Shivaji.
- The historical epic is a bilingual Marathi and Hindi production.
- Raja Shivaji is set to release in cinemas worldwide on May 1, 2026.

Riteish Deshmukh has taken on the pivotal role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the upcoming historical epic, Raja Shivaji. On the auspicious occasion of Shivaji Jayanti, Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company released the film's commanding first poster, featuring Deshmukh as the Maratha warrior king.
The film is an ambitious bilingual project, presented in both Marathi and Hindi, aiming for a Pan-India audience. It boasts formidable creative talent, including music by Ajay-Atul and cinematography by Santosh Sivan, emphasizing the grand scale and visual splendor of the production.
Raja Shivaji focuses on the narrative of a son who made a solemn oath and rose against powerful adversaries to establish Swarajya. This cinematic tribute is being mounted on a global scale, transcending linguistic boundaries to honor the legendary warrior. The film is scheduled to premiere in cinemas worldwide on May 1, 2026.




