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Raja Shivaji: Marathi film goes pan-India successfully
6 May
Summary
- Riteish Deshmukh found film writing the most challenging aspect.
- The film received validation from Shivaji Maharaj's family.
- Raja Shivaji successfully expanded to Hindi audiences beyond Maharashtra.
The historical drama Raja Shivaji, released on May 1, is receiving widespread acclaim, as highlighted by its actor-director Riteish Deshmukh. He shared that the writing process, undertaken with co-writers Sandeep Patil, Dr. Ajit Wadikar, and dialogue writer Prajakt Deshmukh, was the most arduous task, stressing its importance as the film's foundation.
Adding to the film's success, Raja Shivaji garnered approval from the family of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, specifically mentioning a phone conversation with Chhatrapati Sambhaji Raje, which provided significant reassurance. This family endorsement was a crucial moment for Deshmukh.
Furthermore, the ambitious move to take the Marathi film, Raja Shivaji, to a pan-India level by releasing it in Hindi has been successful. Deshmukh noted the desire to extend the film's reach beyond Maharashtra, and the Hindi release has achieved this, drawing large audiences from Hindi-speaking regions.
Raja Shivaji, a 2026 historical action drama, chronicles the life of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire. Directed and co-written by Riteish Deshmukh, and produced by Genelia Deshmukh and Jyoti Deshpande, the film boasts an ensemble cast.
