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Riteish Deshmukh breaks down at Raja Shivaji trailer launch, thanks Abhishek Bachchan: ‘Stood with me like a brother’
The 3-minute, 5-second trailer shows Shivaji Maharaj’s rise, warfare and a star-studded cast as the film heads for a May 1 release.
- On Apr 20, 2026, Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company released the trailer for Raja Shivaji, a historical epic charting the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- Riteish Deshmukh, who directs and stars in the project, spent almost 20 years developing the film, which features a budget estimated to exceed Rs 100 crore.
- The 3-minute, 5-second trailer showcases Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan, Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Maharaj, and Vidya Balan as Badi Begum.
- During the Bigg Boss Marathi grand finale, Deshmukh confirmed Salman Khan will play a significant role, further fueling audience excitement for the project.
- Scheduled for worldwide release on May 1, 2026, the movie chronicles the rise of Shivaji as he challenges established empires to found the Maratha Empire.
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Riteish Deshmukh breaks down at Raja Shivaji trailer launch, thanks Abhishek Bachchan: ‘Stood with me like a brother’
Riteish Deshmukh got emotional at the Raja Shivaji trailer launch, breaking down while thanking Abhishek Bachchan for his constant support and brotherly bond.
Riteish Deshmukh’s ‘Raja Shivaji’ Trailer Bows From India’s Jio Studios
Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company have released the trailer for “Raja Shivaji,” the historical epic charting the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film is set for a worldwide release on May 1 in the Marathi and Hindi languages. “Raja Shivaji” chronicles 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 …
Raja Shivaji trailer: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj set to trample invaders for ‘Hindavi Swarajya’
Raja Shivaji trailer and release date: The trailer for Riteish Deshmukh's period action drama promises a high-octane, heartening tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire.
Raja Shivaji Trailer: Riteish Deshmukh Brings Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Maratha Legacy to Life with Star-Studded Cast
Watch Riteish Deshmukh bring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy to life in the grand Raja Shivaji trailer, featuring Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Vidya Balan and a special cameo by Salman Khan. Discover the scale, action, music by Ajay-Atul and festive 2026 theatrical release details.
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