‘Raja Shivaji’, directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh in the leading role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is heading towards a record-breaking opening at the box office. Early box office reports indicate that the strong advance booking trends could just propel the Marathi film to a record debut.As reported by Sacnilk, film’s Marathi version has already…
The Raja Shivaji is gearing up for a powerful debut at the box office. The film is directed by and stars Riteish Deshmukh in the lead role and it explores the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his battles with Aurangzeb. Early trends indicate that the film could record the biggest opening ever for a…
Actor-filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh is all set to reign over the box office this Maharashtra Day, with the release of his historical epic ‘Raja Shivaji’. The film that is already off to strong advance bookings at the box office, will feature an ensemble cast featuring Riteish in the titular role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Sanjay Dutt,…
Riteish Deshmukh has reacted strongly to recent remarks made about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, calling them “distorted nonsense” and “unacceptable.” The actor, who is gearing up for the release of his historical drama Raja Shivaji—where he essays the role of the legendary warrior king—shared a strongly worded note on social media.Taking to X, Riteish wrote in…
After successfully navigating the censor process, Riteish Deshmukh’s historical drama ‘Raja Shivaji’ has been awarded a U/A 16+ rating. Spanning over three hours, the film underwent slight modifications, such as the removal of a scene depicting child violence. Additionally, the creators took time to clarify historical contexts and refine the film’s title to ensure a…
In Riteish Deshmukh’s view, the success of Hindi films such as ‘Dhurandhar’ illustrates a significant cultural shift; audiences are increasingly drawn to innovative storytelling. He encourages creators to break free from traditional molds, asserting that the richness of Indian cinema lies in delivering captivating tales, no matter the genre. Riteish Deshmukh has said Hindi cinema…
Subhash Ghai praised Riteish Deshmukh’s ‘Raja Shivaji’, calling it passionate and full of nationalistic energy, and described its trailer as “so rocking.” He also highlighted industry support from Sanjay Dutt and Abhishek Bachchan. The film, based on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, releases May 1, 2026, in multiple languages. Filmmaker Subhash Ghai has praised Riteish Deshmukh’s ‘Raja…
Riteish Deshmukh’s ambitious period drama Raja Shivaji is quickly shaping up to be one of the most talked-about films of the year, thanks to its grand scale and impressive ensemble cast. Fueling the excitement further is the confirmation of Salman Khan making a special appearance in the film.While there had been earlier reports about Salman…
Riteish Deshmukh’s ‘Raja Shivaji’ trailer showcases the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with grand visuals and music by Ajay Atul. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, and Genelia Deshmukh, features Salman Khan’s cameo, and highly anticipated releases worldwide on May 1 2026, clashing with ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’. ‘Raja Shivaji’, starring Riteish Deshmukh,…
Vidya Balan expressed immense pride and excitement about joining the Marathi film ‘Raja Shivaji,’ focusing on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s life. Born and raised in Mumbai, she considered it a significant cultural moment. Balan eagerly accepted Riteish Deshmukh’s offer, calling it a matter of great pride and a treat to be part of such a grand…