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 period of Indian history.

Raja Shivaji is an upcoming historical action drama based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with Riteish Deshmukh directing the film and also playing the title role. The movie is being presented as a large-scale period film, backed by Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company, with music by Ajay-Atul and cinematography by Santosh Sivan. Public listings also show a major ensemble that includes Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Genelia Deshmukh, Amole Gupte, and Jitendra Joshi.

• Release Date: May 1, 2026 (Maharashtra Day).
• Languages: Marathi, Hindi, Telugu.
• Cast: Riteish Deshmukh (Shivaji), Genelia Deshmukh (Saibai), Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Amole Gupte, Jitendra Joshi.
• Production: Jio Studios & Mumbai Film Company.
• Crew: Director & Lead Actor – Riteish Deshmukh; Music – Ajay-Atul; Cinematography – Santosh Sivan.