Ritual DeshmukhHis directorial project “Raja Shivaji” is all set to make its debut on OTT after a successful theatrical release. Directed and produced by Riteish, the film chronicles the extraordinary journey of the legendary Maratha king and his fearless battle against the Mughal Empire, who was driven by unshakable courage and unwavering devotion to his people in his quest to establish Swaraj.
‘Raja Shivaji’ OTT release date and platform
“Raja Shivaji” made its big screen debut on May 1 this year and won widespread appreciation from the audience and critics. According to Zee News, the film will be released on Netflix on June 26, although the streaming platform is yet to make an official announcement.
What is “Raja Shivaji” about?
The film tells the story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and how he rose from a determined young boy to become one of the greatest kings India has ever known. Set in 17th-century India, the film tells the story of how his mother, Rajmata Jijabai, shaped his values ​​and inspired his dream of founding Hindavi Swarajya. As the story progresses, Shivaji slowly builds his power by gathering trustworthy people around him, taking control of important forts, and using smart battle plans to keep his kingdom and people safe. The film also shows his heroic battles against powerful enemies such as the Adilshahi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. One of the most exciting parts of the film is when he Afzal Khanthis pivotal moment played a major role in making him the legend he is today.
“Raja Shivaji” cast
“Raja Shivaji” stars Riteish Deshmukh in the lead role, while his real-life wife Genelia Deshmukh plays the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s wife Saibai. The film also stars Vidya Balan Playing the role of Khadija Sultana, Sanjay Dutt plays the role of Afzal Khan and Abhishek Bachchan plays the role of Sambhaji Shahaji Bhosale. The supporting cast includes Bhagyashree; Fardeen KhanMahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Amole Gupte, Boman Irani and Jitendra Joshi. On top of that, Salman Khan also makes a special cameo in the film.
Riteish Deshmukh’s upcoming projects
On the work front, Riteish Deshmukh will be seen in the comedy film Dhamaal 4, produced by Indra Kumar. The film has a star-studded cast that includes Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Ravi Kishan, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Javed Jaaferi, Esha Gupta and Sanjay Mishra in important roles.
