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Varma Hails Deshmukh's Shivaji: 'Reincarnated Maharaj!'
2 May
Summary
- Ram Gopal Varma praised Riteish Deshmukh's historical drama Raja Shivaji.
- The film, directed and starring Deshmukh, is performing strongly.
- Varma believes Deshmukh visually embodies Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has expressed strong admiration for Riteish Deshmukh's historical drama, Raja Shivaji. Released in theaters on May 1st, the film has garnered a positive reception and is performing well at the box office.
Varma specifically praised Deshmukh's work both as the director and the lead actor, noting his creation of 'mayhem in theatres'. He was particularly impressed by Deshmukh's visual resemblance to the Maratha ruler, declaring that the actor "literally looks like Shivaji Maharaj reincarnated."
The ensemble historical drama delves into the formative years of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, highlighting his vision for Swarajya and his opposition to prevailing powers of his era. The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh.
