US EditionRiteish Deshmukh's Raja Shivaji First Look Poster Out. Check Release Date
The pan-Indian biopic features an ensemble cast and retells Shivaji Maharaj's journey to Swarajya, with a worldwide release set for May 1, 2026, producers said.
- On Feb 19, 2026, Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company unveiled the first poster of Raja Shivaji, and actor-director Riteish Deshmukh shared the image showing him as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with a worldwide release on May 1, 2026.
- As a bilingual project, Raja Shivaji is a pan‑India action-drama in Marathi and Hindi that traces Shivaji's journey from young challenger to Swarajya founder, the makers say.
- The ensemble cast includes Sanjay Dutt, Vidya Balan, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Fardeen Khan and Bhagyashree, produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh with Ajay‑Atul composing and Santosh Sivan as cinematographer.
- Industry observers say the package—casting plus technicians—positions the film for broad pan‑Indian reach, marking Riteish Deshmukh's return to direction after Ved.
- The poster imagery emphasizes Riteish Deshmukh standing on a battlefield in detailed armour, sword in hand, with a saffron flag rising behind him, unveiled on Shiv Jayanti to signal resistance and Swarajya.
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NewsDrumRiteish Deshmukh unveils ‘Raja Shivaji’ poster on Shivaji Maharaj's birth anniversary
Mumbai, Feb 19 (PTI) Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company on Thursday unveiled the first poster of their upcoming historical epic “Raja Shivaji” on the occasion of the 396th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Actor Riteish Deshmukh, who is directing the film and also plays the titular role, shared the poster on social media. […]
Riteish Deshmukh releases commanding first look poster of ‘Raja Shivaji' - tennews.in: National News Portal
Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) The makers of director Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh’s eagerly awaited historical epic ‘Raja Shivaji’ unveiled the first look of the film on the sacred occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. The film is being presented by Jio Studios and produced by Mumbai Film […] The post Riteish Deshmukh releases commanding first look poster of ‘Raja Shivaji’ appeared first on tennews.in:…
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