Riteish Deshmukh To Direct 'Raja Shivaji', Film Set For Pan-India Release On 1 May 2026
Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji is a multilingual biopic on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, releasing nationwide on Maharashtra Day, 1 May 2026.
Riteish returns with a grand historical film
Riteish Deshmukh to Direct 'Raja Shivaji'; Film Set for Pan India Release. As Riteish Deshmukh prepares his next directorial venture, Raja Shivaji, a celluloid ode to him, which is set for release in all Indian languages on May 1, 2026.
After the big success of his Marathi directorial debut, Ved, Riteish Deshmukh, who was in the past a named star in Bollywood, returns with Raja Shivaji, a historical drama that goes beyond the popular figure of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to explore the legendary legacy of a man often considered the cultural pride of Maharashtra and India’s national legacy.
Raja Shivaji is 'not just a film, but a responsibility,' highlighting the seriousness behind chronicling the saga of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a subject that actors claim has special cultural and historical importance.
Westworld’s film venture is sure to be equipped with an all-star cast and high production values. The release in multiple languages is a dream come true for Deshmukh, who wanted his film on Shivaji Maharaj to reach not only the people in India but also those in other countries.