Raja Shivaji Trailer Wins Applause from Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, Nagraj Manjule, Aditya Sarpotdar & Several Other Celebrities
Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company’s Raja Shivaji trailer has earned immense appreciation and love from audiences over the internet ever since it was released yesterday, on April 20. Headlined, directed, produced, and written by Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh, the much-anticipated historical spectacle revolves around the life and legacy of India’s one of the greatest warrior kings, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of Hindavi Swarajya.
The action and emotion-packed trailer has sparked conversations and even celebrities from the Marathi and Hindi film circles have applauded this one-of-a-kind cinematic spectacle! From Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, Nagraj Manjuleto Aditya Sarpotdar, here’s looking at what the celebrities are talking about the explosive trailer of Raja Shivaji!
Actor Akshay Kumar – “Massive shoutout to my friend, @riteishd for acting, writing, directing and producing Raja Shivaji… a story so deeply rooted in our history. It takes passion to dream it, and even more to bring it alive. Sundi… wishing you nothing but blockbuster success!”
Filmmaker Karan Johar – “Superb!!!!! @riteishd @geneliad”
Filmmaker Nagraj Manjule – “Manapurvak abhinandan!! Bhaari!!”
Director Aditya Sarpotdar – “Years of passion. A dream carried for a lifetime. So happy to see you finally bring this to life, @riteishd. A film on our great Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj truly deserves this scale and vision. The trailer is incredibly powerful and looks grand in every sense. This one is truly special. Congratulations team!”
Director Subhash Ghai – “Imagine if the trailer is so rocking – what will be the film. Just a magical experience in theatres …That’s #RAJASHIVAJI. A film made by writer, director, actor #RITEISHDESHMUKH n produced by Jyoti Deshpande for Jio ..so passionately with full of nationalistic energies. I can see Genuinely supported by stars like Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan n the whole industry to see that it becomes an excellent film. Look forward to see this film soon. My blessings always.”
Director Kookie Gulati – “This is just Incredible!! Blockbuster!!”
Director Milap Zaveri – “On 1st May, this will be a MAHA BLOCKBUSTER ALL OVER THE WORLD”
Actor Sonu Sood – “Wishing my brother @riteishd a stupendous success. This will be a blockbuster bhai. Every single frame shows your dedication and hardwork.”
Acress Sonali Bendre – Congratulations @geneliad @riteishd & the entire team. The trailer looks amazing! Knowing how much went into this makes it even more special! All the very best!”
Actress Priya Bapat- “@riteishd Have always known you as a wonderful actor, a true professional, and a deeply passionate storyteller. Can’t wait to witness the incredible story of our Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj through your vision. And Genelia @geneliad, thank you for always backing inspiring stories and cinema. Can’t wait to see your magical presence on the big screen. Heartiest congratulations…looking forward to watching it in theatres from May 1st.”
The film brings together a formidable ensemble from Hindi and Marathi cinema, including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Boman Irani, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amol Gupte, and Genelia Deshmukh, with Riteish Deshmukh who has written, directed, produced, and headlined the film at its helm.
Presented by Jio Studios, Raja Shivaji, a Mumbai Film Company production, is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh. Raja Shivaji, a historical epic based on the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is set to release in cinemas worldwide on 1 May 2026 in Marathi and Hindi, bringing to life an epic that celebrates India’s history with scale, soul, and spectacle.
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