Riteish Deshmukh reveals the first poster of ‘Raja Shivaji’, his directorial venture based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film releases on May 1, 2026.

Raja Shivaji trailer will be revealed on April 20, 2026, in Mumbai with cast and crew. Find out more about the grand event.

The highly anticipated May 1 release of Raja Shivaji is officially here. Riteish Deshmukh stepped behind the camera and into the lead role for the most

Mumbai, April 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ahead of the theatrical release of the highly anticipated biopic, "Raja Shivaji", Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh offered prayers at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Temple in Bhiwandi, Thane, seeking blessings for their next. Riteish and Genelia were seen performing a traditional aarti during the religious visit, after which they even interacted with the fans. The couple was welcomed with a dhol-tasha performance. After this, Maha Aarti and a traditional aarti were formed. The females were decked up in traditional navvari sarees as the villagers gathered in large numbers to catch a glimpse of Riteish and Genelia.

Mumbai, April 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Genelia Deshmukh got emotional standing next to her husband Riteish Deshmukh at the trailer launch of the upcoming epic film ‘Raja Shivaji’. The actress and her husband attended the film’s trailer lunch in the city on Monday. As Riteish spoke with the media, his wife was visibly moved, and even turned around to hide her tears from the media.

Mumbai, April 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Bhagyashree will soon be seen essaying the role of Jijau in Riteish Deshmukh's period drama "Raja Shivaji". For Bhagyashree, the project holds a deep meaning as it brings to life the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. “Chhatrapati Maharaj is the gold of our country and we have brought him home,” she shared. The 'Maine Pyar Kiya' actress further credited Genelia Deshmukh and Riteish Deshmukh for making the project possible.

Mumbai, April 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Sanjay Dutt, who is set to essay the role of Afzal Khan in the upcoming film ‘Raja Shivaji’, has heaped praise on the film’s director, and his friend Riteish Deshmukh. The actor attended the trailer launch of the film in Mumbai on Monday, where he spoke about sharing a long history with his friend. He told the media, “Riteish is my younger brother, and we go back a long way with our fathers together.

Mumbai, April 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh are one of the most adored couples in Bollywood. Over the years, the two have collaborated on many movies such as "Tujhe Meri Kasam", "Masti", "Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya", and "Mr Mummy". Most recently, Riteish and Genelia joined forces for the forthcoming historical drama, "Raja Shivaji". While Riteish is directing and playing the titular role in the movie, Genelia is on board the project as the producer, along with essaying the role of Saibai.

Mumbai, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The teaser of the upcoming Marathi film ‘Raja Shivaji’ was unveiled on Tuesday. It was released alongside ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, and tells the story of one of the world’s greatest warrior kings. The film stars Riteish Deshmukh in the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who has also helmed the film. At its core is a powerful story of vision, courage, and conviction, of a son who took a sacred vow and changed the course of history.

Mumbai, Feb 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh's eagerly awaited historical epic 'Raja Shivaji' unveiled the first look of the film on the sacred occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. The film is being presented by Jio Studios and produced by Mumbai Film Company. Lead actor and director Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh took to social media to reveal the striking first poster that features him as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Mumbai, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor-director Riteish Deshmukh has wrapped up the shooting of his upcoming film ‘Raja Shivaji’. On Tuesday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a series of pictures. The post included a cinematic frame, and the posters. He also penned a long note in the caption, as he announced the wrap up. He wrote, “The sun paused for a moment…Shadows stretched long… But only for a moment.

Mumbai, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Riteish Deshmukh shared a serene video from the scenic Sahyadri mountains on his Instagram stories. He captioned it as "The beautiful Sahyadri, #RajaShivaji". The mist-covered hills and lush greenery created a breathtaking backdrop, giving fans a glimpse of the natural beauty surrounding the shoot of his upcoming Marathi historical epic, 'Raja Shivaji'. Currently filming for the much-awaited project, Riteish, who also directs the film, has chosen the Sahyadri ranges as the prime location to capture the grandeur and essence of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's legacy.

Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Riteish Deshmukh gave a miss to the trailer launch event of his much-awaited sequel "Raid 2" as he was pre-occupied with the directorial duties for his historical magnum opus, "Raja Shivaji". The sources revealed, “Due to his directorial commitments and packed shoot schedule, Riteish couldn’t make it to the 'Raid 2' trailer launch, though he truly wished to be there."

‘Raja Shivaji’ Trailer Out: Riteish Deshmukh’s Epic Arrives May 1.