Mumbai: Ritish Deshmukh has officially announced the release date of his much awaited film “Raja Shivaji” based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
After being taken on social media, the ‘Masti’ actor shared the poster with his upcoming director and wrote, “The deity of Maharashtra, the great powerful Rajadhiraj Chhatraji Maharaj #Raja Shivaji 1, May 1, 2026 Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, speaking about the film, director and lead actor Ritish Deshmukh shared, “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not just a historical person – he is a feeling that lives in the hearts of millions.
Being able to tell a part of your extraordinary story is both an honor and a great responsibility. I am deeply grateful to Jyoti Deshpande and Jio Studio to have my faith in this vision. It seems especially meaningful to release the film on Maharashtra Day, and with an artist we can only dream, we feel really lucky.
We hope that the audience in languages ​​connect with the spirit of King Shivaji as much as we have. “The film has been the labor of love – a journey, which is a journey of years of view, research and reverence,” said Genelia Deshmukh, the producer of the Mumbai Film Company. King Shivaji Chhatrapati is a heartfelt tribute to Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy, which inspires generations.
We are grateful to Jio Studio for sharing our faith in this story and enabled to bring us to life. This is our humble attempt to honor history and share it with the audience across the country and beyond. “Jyoti Deshpande, President – Jio Studios (Media and Content Business – RIL) said,” Raja Shivaji is more than just one film – it is a celebration of Swarajya and it means for every Indian.
This vision can only be brought into life by someone who keeps the story closer to his heart, and with the ritish, Genelia, just with passion and purpose. Our goal is to bring Shivaji Maharaj’s amazing life, which is one of the greatest heroes born on Indian earth, India to the world. Supported by some of the best talents of industries, the film is one of the most ambitious enterprises we performed. ,
Stayed by Ritish Deshmukh, who also makes an essay of Titular Role, the historic action drama includes Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khadekar, Bhagishree, Pardin Khan Jitendra Joshi, Amol Gossette, and Genelia Deshmukh. “King Shivaji,” comes against the backdrop of a PAN-India film, a turbulent era marked by warrior kingdoms and growing rebellions.
The film traces a young Shivaji’s inspirational Udaya, who challenged the powerful forces, provoked a revolution, and emerged as a prestigious king Shivaji – made way for Swarajya. The film is currently being shot at various places in Mumbai and Y, Maharashtra. Supported by Jio Studios, “Raja Shivaji” is being produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh under the banner of Mumbai Film Company. The film is scheduled for release worldwide on May 1, 2026.
