Riteish Deshmukh’s subsequent directorial ‘Raja Shivaji’ to launch on this present day, stars Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan – Firstpost

Jio Studios and Mumbai Movie Firm have confirmed their magnum opus, Raja Shivaji, will launch worldwide on Maharashtra Day – Could 1, 2026. Helmed by Riteish Deshmukh, who additionally essays the titular position, the historic motion drama can be launched in six languages – Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam – guaranteeing that the legend of Maharashtra and one in all India’s best warriors Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj reaches audiences throughout India and past.

Mounted on an unprecedented scale, Raja Shivaji is poised to be a landmark cinematic occasion — a mix of cultural delight, mainstream storytelling, and cinematic excellence. With an eclectic ensemble solid drawn from throughout the Hindi and Marathi movie industries, together with Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan Jitendra Joshi, Amole Gupte, Genelia Deshmukh and Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh, Raja Shivaji, a pan-India movie is anticipated to spark a dialog across the energy and potential of regional cinema made for the worldwide stage.

Set in a time when empires clashed and rebellions ignited, Raja Shivaji chronicles the extraordinary journey of a younger Shivaji who defied the percentages, rebelled towards formidable powers to turn out to be the revered Raja Shivaji and laid the muse for Swarajya. The movie brings collectively an illustrious inventive staff together with music maestros Ajay–Atul and legendary cinematographer Santosh Sivan, who makes his Marathi cinema debut. At the moment in manufacturing throughout Mumbai and Wai in Maharashtra, the movie guarantees to be a visually immersive and emotionally stirring expertise.

Jyoti Deshpande, President – Jio Studios (Media & Content material Enterprise – RIL) stated, “Raja Shivaji is greater than only a movie — it’s a celebration of Swarajya and what meaning to each Indian. This imaginative and prescient might solely be delivered to life by somebody who holds the story near his coronary heart, and Riteish, together with Genelia, has carried out simply that with ardour and objective. Our purpose is to carry the awe-inspiring lifetime of Shivaji Maharaj, one of many best heroes to be born on the Indian soil, from India to the world. Backed by an ensemble of a number of the best abilities from throughout industries, this movie is likely one of the most bold ventures we’ve undertaken.”

Riteish Deshmukh, Director and Lead Actor, shared, “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not only a historic determine — he’s an emotion that lives within the hearts of tens of millions. To have the ability to inform part of his extraordinary story is each an honour and an amazing duty. I’m deeply grateful to Jyoti Deshpande and Jio Studios for putting their religion on this imaginative and prescient. Releasing the movie on Maharashtra Day feels particularly significant, and with a solid we might solely dream of, we really feel really lucky. We hope audiences throughout languages join with the spirit of Raja Shivaji as deeply as we now have.”

Genelia Deshmukh, Producer, Mumbai Movie Firm, added, “This movie has been a labour of affection — a journey formed by years of thought, analysis, and reverence.” Raja Shivaji is a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who continues to encourage generations. We’re grateful to Jio Studios for sharing our perception on this story and enabling us to carry it to life. It’s our humble try to honour historical past and share it with audiences throughout the nation and past.”

Offered by Jio Studios and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh beneath the Mumbai Movie Firm banner, Raja Shivaji is directed by Riteish Deshmukh and is slated for a worldwide launch on Could 1, 2026.