Overview
- Directed and starring Riteish Deshmukh, 'Raja Shivaji' chronicles the rise of the Maratha king and the foundation of Swarajya.
- The film is slated for a global release on May 1, 2026, coinciding with Maharashtra Day, a culturally significant date in the state.
- The movie will be released in six languages: Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, aiming for a broad audience reach.
- An ensemble cast includes Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Genelia Deshmukh, and others, with music by Ajay–Atul and cinematography by Santosh Sivan.
- Principal photography is ongoing in Mumbai and Wai, with the production described as a labor of love honoring the enduring legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.