The trailer for the historical drama “Raja Shivaji,” which launched on April 20, has garnered significant attention online. Written, directed, and produced by Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh, the film chronicles the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of Hindavi Swarajya. It aims to celebrate the warrior king’s vision, courage, and spirit of nation-building. “Raja Shivaji” is set to hit theaters worldwide on May 1, 2026, in both Marathi and Hindi, with plans for a broad release across various markets.
Positioned as a large-scale historical epic, the film seeks to depict key events from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s journey while balancing action, drama, and emotional depth to appeal to both Hindi and Marathi-speaking audiences. The trailer, filled with intense battle sequences and poignant moments, has sparked strong reactions from viewers and industry professionals alike. Celebrities from both Marathi and Hindi cinema have expressed their support, commending the film’s production scale and its effort to portray the historical figure’s story with broad appeal and intricate visual storytelling.
Akshay Kumar was among the first to react, sending a message to Riteish Deshmukh, stating, “Massive shoutout to my friend for acting, writing, directing, and producing ‘Raja Shivaji’… a story so deeply rooted in our history.” Filmmaker Karan Johar also shared his enthusiasm, exclaiming, “Superb!” Celebrated director Nagraj Manjule succinctly congratulated the team, while Aditya Sarpotdar praised the years of passion that went into the project, emphasizing the film’s deserving scale and vision.
Veteran director Subhash Ghai expressed his excitement, noting the trailer’s impressive quality and predicting a magical experience in theaters. He highlighted the film’s nationalistic energy and the support it has received from various stars, including Sanjay Dutt and Abhishek Bachchan. Other filmmakers, such as Kookie Gulati and Milap Zaveri, echoed this sentiment, with Zaveri confidently declaring that the film would be a “MAHA BLOCKBUSTER” upon its release.
The cast of “Raja Shivaji” features prominent names from both Hindi and Marathi cinema, including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, and Genelia Deshmukh, alongside Riteish Deshmukh in the lead role. The film aims to deliver a compelling narrative of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s life, enriched with large-scale visuals, emotional depth, and strong performances, when it premieres on May 1, 2026.
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