First poster of ‘Raja Shivaji’ released on Shivaji Jayanti: Riteish Deshmukh seen with armor on his shoulders and determination on his face
On the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, a big announcement has been made for historical cinema lovers. The first poster of Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company’s much-awaited film ‘Raja Shivaji’ was released on Thursday. The film is being directed and played by Ritesh Vilasrao Deshmukh in the lead role. While sharing the poster on social media, he described it as dedicated to Shivaji Jayanti. In the poster, Riteish Deshmukh is seen in the impressive avatar of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The Maharaja, seen in side profile, has a sword in his hand, armor on his shoulders and determination visible on his face. The makers have kept the visual treatment grand and serious, hinting at both the conflict and peace that preceded the establishment of Swarajya. ‘Raja Shivaji’ is being produced on a large scale on a pan-India level. This film will be released in both Marathi and Hindi languages. The responsibility of music has been handled by the famous duo Ajay-Atul, while cinematography is being done by internationally renowned Santosh Sivan. The makers claim that the film will give a grand experience in terms of technology and visual scale. The story is not just of a warrior king, but of a son who took the pledge of independence and chose the path of struggle instead of bowing down to bigger powers. In the film, the life of Shivaji Maharaj, his courage, strategy and sense of national pride will be presented in a cinematic style. The film has been produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh. This film will be released in theaters worldwide on May 1, 2026. The makers say that this is not just a film but an attempt to present Indian history on the global stage. With the release of the poster, the excitement among the audience has increased and now everyone is waiting for the teaser.
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