Ritesh DeshmukhIts directorial venture, ‘Raja Shivaji’, is all set to make its OTT debut after a successful theatrical run. Directed and produced by Ritesh, the film chronicles the extraordinary journey of the legendary Maratha king and his fearless war against the Mughal Empire, driven by indomitable courage and unwavering devotion to his people to establish Swaraj.
‘Raja Shivaji’ OTT Release Date & Platform
‘Raja Shivaji’ made its big screen debut on May 1 this year, garnering massive appreciation from both audiences and critics. According to Zee News, the film is set to hit Netflix on June 26, though an official announcement from the streaming platform is yet to be made.
What is ‘King Shivaji’?
The film tells the story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and how he rose from a young, determined boy to become one of India’s greatest kings of all time. The film is set in 17th century India and shows how his mother, Rajmata Jijabai, shaped his values ​​and inspired his dream of a Hindavi swaraj. As the story progresses, Shivaji gradually builds his power by gathering loyal men around him, taking control of important forts and using smart battle plans to keep his kingdom and people safe. The film also shows his brave fight against powerful enemies like the Adil Shahi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. One of the most exciting parts of the film is his famous encounter Afzal KhanA pivotal moment that played a major role in making him the legend he is today.
‘King Shivaji’ respect
‘Raja Shivaji’ stars Riteish Deshmukh in the lead role, while his real-life wife Genelia Deshmukh plays the role of Saibai, the wife of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Also acted in the film Vidya Balan Starring Khadija Sultana, Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan and Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Bhosle. The supporting cast includes well-known names like Bhagyashree, Fardin KhanMahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Amol Gupte, Boman Irani, and Jitendra Joshi. On top of that, Salman Khan also makes a special cameo appearance in the film.
Riteish Deshmukh’s upcoming project
On the work front, Riteish Deshmukh will be seen in a comedy film ‘Dhamal 4’, directed by Indra Kumar. The movie has a star-studded cast including Ajay Devgan, Arshad Warsi, Ravi Kishan, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Javed Jaffery, Esha Gupta and Sanjay Mishra.
