Riteish Deshmukh‘s directorial venture, ‘Raja Shivaji’, is all set for an OTT release after the successful theatrical run. The film, directed and produced by Riteish, narrates the remarkable journey of the legendary Maratha king and his fearless battles against the Mughal empire, led by the unwavering courage and unwavering devotion of his people in his quest to establish Swarajya.
‘Raja Shivaji’ OTT release date and platform
‘Raja Shivaji’ made its grand debut on May 1 this year, and was critically acclaimed by the audience and critics alike. According to Zee News, the film is slated to hit Netflix on June 26, although an official announcement from the platform has yet to be made.
What is ‘Raja Shivaji’?
The film tells the story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and how he grew from a young, determined boy to become one of the greatest kings India has ever known. The film is set in India in the 17th century and shows how his mother, Rajmata Jijabai, changed his culture and inspired his dream of building Hindavi Swarajya. As the story progresses, Shivaji gradually builds up his power by gathering trusted men around him, manning important forts, and using clever military plans to keep his kingdom and people safe. The movie also shows his brave battles against powerful enemies like Adil Shahi Sultanate and Mughal Empire. One of the most interesting aspects of this film is its famous face Afzal Khana pivotal moment that played a huge part in making him the legend he is today.
‘Raja Shivaji’ played
‘Raja Shivaji’ features Riteish Deshmukh in the lead, while his real-life wife Genelia Deshmukh plays Saibai, the wife of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film also stars Vidya Balan as Khadija Sultana, Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan, and Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Bhosale. Sponsors include well-known names like Bhagyashree, Fardeen KhanMahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Amole Gupte, Boman Irani, and Jitendra Joshi. On top of all this, Salman Khan is also making a special appearance in the film.
Upcoming projects of Riteish Deshmukh
On the work front, Riteish Deshmukh will be seen in the comedy film ‘Dhamaal 4’, directed by Indra Kumar. The film boasts of a multi-starrer cast including Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Ravi Kishan, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Jaaved Jaaferi, Esha Gupta, and Sanjay Mishra in pivotal roles.
