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‘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…
Salman Khan has set social media ablaze with his cameo in the historical epic, ‘Raja Shivaji’. Videos from cinema halls showing audiences erupting into loud cheers and hoots as the superstar makes his on-screen entry have gone viral.While his role was kept a secret for several months, fans were abuzz with the actor playing the…
Days before its theatrical release, Raja Shivaji has cleared a legal hurdle. The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that sought to stall the film over the omission of the honorific “Chhatrapati” from its title.A Bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad held that the petition did…
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…
‘Michael’, starring Jaafar Jackson as the late King of Pop, has continued its steady run at the Indian box office as it approaches the end of its first week.On Day 6, the film collected an estimated net total of Rs 2.30 crore, across 2,722 shows. Although the film registered a marginal drop of 4.2% from…
‘Raja Shivaji’, slated to hit theatres on May 1, will arrive in both Marathi and Hindi formats, but with a surprising twist. Unlike most multilingual releases where only the language differs, this historical drama will feature distinct runtimes for each version, making it a rare case in Indian cinema.The Hindi version of ‘Raja Shivaji’ received…
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…
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…
