Raja Shivaji: Poster of Ritesh's directorial debut film released, Abhishek-Sanjay also a part; will be released on this day..
- byshika
- 21 May, 2025

Actor Riteish Deshmukh is bringing a great film for the audience, which is full of a star cast. The first look of the film 'Raja Shivaji', based on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has been released. Ritesh has given this information on his social media, along with this, he has also given information about the star cast of the film.
Riteish Deshmukh will become Shivaji Maharaj.
Actor Riteish Deshmukh is bringing a film based on the life of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj under his direction, named 'Raja Shivaji'. Along with his debut in direction, Riteish Deshmukh will also be seen in the lead role in it, that is, the actor will be seen in the role of Shivaji Maharaj. A glimpse of this has also been shown, which the actor has shared on his Instagram. It shows the bravery of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who is holding a sword, and the enemies are lying in front of him.
Sanjay Dutt to Abhishek Bachchan will be seen.
Apart from Riteish Deshmukh, this film includes veteran actors like Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Amol Gupta, and Genelia. Actor Abhishek Bachchan has shared this post on his Instagram. He wrote in the caption, 'Feeling privileged and honored to present a cinematic tribute to India's great warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.'
When will the film be released?
This film will be released on Maharashtra Day, i.e., on 01 May 2026. Along with this, it will be released in a total of six languages : Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam. This film is being produced under the banner of Jio Studio and by Mumbai Film Company.
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