On the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, the first look of the big budget film “Raja Shivaji”, produced by Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company, has been released. In the film, produced by famous Bollywood actor and director Ritesh Vilasrao Deshmukh, he himself plays the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Riteish Deshmukh is presented in the poster in the look of Shivaji Maharaj with an unwavering gaze, strong shoulders, and a sword in his hand. He can be seen in this with an expression that suggests the calm before the storm. His expression is marked in the poster in a way that embodies the grand promise that leads to the birth of Swarajya and ignites the pride of a nation.
“Raja Shivaji”, which is being made as a pan-Indian film, is being handled by Santosh Sivan and the music is composed by the Ajay-Atul team. The film is being made in Hindi and Marathi languages. More than a story of a king, the film tells the story of a son who vows to rise up against powerful adversaries and forge the path of Swarajya. It is the story of a beloved national warrior who chose rebellion over surrender and forged the course of India’s resistance movement. With Raja Shivaji, the makers aim to take this powerful Indian story beyond linguistic boundaries and transform it into a truly global cinematic experience.
Presented by Geo Studios and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh under the banner of Mumbai Film Company, Raja Shivaji will hit theatres across the world on May 1, 2026. The film is set to be an epic cinematic experience that will resonate in India and around the world. PRO – Sabari
