Raja Shivaji announcement: Bollywood and Marathi actor, director, and producer Riteish Deshmukh is set for the biggest film of his career. Deshmukh is all set to star in and direct the biographical drama on legendary Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, titled Raja Shivaji.
On the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's birth anniversary, Riteish Deshmukh announced his upcoming ambitious project, Raja Shivaji.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not just a name but an emotion. On the auspicious occasion of his birth anniversary, I join you in paying homage to the great son of the soil. May his legacy continue to inspire us for generations to come.
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) February 19, 2024
We seek your blessings as we begin our new… pic.twitter.com/HPAQXhaygN
He wrote, "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not just a name but an emotion. On the auspicious occasion of his birth anniversary, I join you in paying homage to the great son of the soil. May his legacy continue to inspire us for generations to come. We seek your blessings as we begin our new journey. Jai Shivrai!
#ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj #RajaShivaji
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— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) February 19, 2024
Earlier, Sairat-fame Nagraj Manjule was supposed to direct a trilogy on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, starring Riteish Deshmukh. But now, Riteish will be directing the film, and the decision came after the huge success of his directorial debut, Ved.