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Riteish Deshmukh's 'Raja Shivaji' Poster Released
19 Feb
Summary
- First look poster of 'Raja Shivaji' released on Shiv Jayanti.
- Riteish Deshmukh portrays Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the film.
- The film is set to release on May 1, 2026, with a star-studded cast.

The first look poster for the historical epic "Raja Shivaji" was released on Thursday, commemorating Shiv Jayanti and the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as the Maratha warrior-king, the poster showcases him in period armour on a battlefield, holding a sword and a saffron flag.
The film's caption emphasized Shivaji Maharaj's struggle for Swarajya. "Raja Shivaji" is scheduled for theatrical release on May 1, 2026. The production is handled by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh, with music by Ajay-Atul.
An ensemble cast has been confirmed, featuring prominent actors such as Sanjay Dutt, Vidya Balan, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Fardeen Khan, and Bhagyashree. This marks Riteish Deshmukh's return to directing after his successful 2022 film "Ved."




