Raja Shivaji (film)
Raja Shivaji is an upcoming Indian historical action drama film co-written and directed by Riteish Deshmukh, based on the life of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire. The film is produced by Genelia Deshmukh and Jyoti Deshpande. It features an ensemble cast led by Riteish Deshmukh in the title role, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amole Gupte, and Genelia Deshmukh.
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Raja Shivaji is an upcoming Indian historical action drama directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, telling the story of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire. The film features a notable ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt and Abhishek Bachchan, and is produced by Genelia Deshmukh and Jyoti Deshpande.
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9.0Chronicles the rise of young Shivaji Bhonsale, who challenged the might of established empires to found the Maratha kingdom and lay the groundwork for 'Swarajya' (self-rule) during a turbulent period of Indian history.
Released: 2026-05-01195 minDir: Riteish DeshmukhAction, History, DramaBudget: $11.0MBox office: $4.6M
Cast
- Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan
- Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Bhosale
- Mahesh Manjrekar as Lakhuji Jadhav
- Sachin Khedekar as Dadoji Kondadeo
- Genelia D'Souza as Rani Saibai
Themes
- based on true story
- period drama
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Raja Shivaji (transl. King Shivaji) is a 2026 Indian historical action drama film co-written and directed by Riteish Deshmukh, based on the life of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire. The film was produced by Genelia Deshmukh and Jyoti Deshpande under Mumbai Film Company and Jio Studios. The film features Riteish Deshmukh in the titular role, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amole Gupte, and Genelia Deshmukh.
The film was officially announced on 19 February 2024. Principal photography began the same month, with filming taking place across Mumbai, Satara, Wai, Mahabaleshwar, and across the Western Ghats. Made simultaneously in Marathi and Hindi on a budget of ₹75 crore, it is the most expensive Marathi film ever produced.