Mumbai: As anticipation built around Raja Shivaji, actor-filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh marked a meaningful moment by visiting the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Temple to seek blessings.
The couple performed a traditional aarti, offering prayers for the film’s journey, and spent time interacting with fans who had gathered in large numbers. The atmosphere was vibrant, with energetic dhol-tasha performances and women dressed in traditional navvari sarees adding to the cultural fervour. Fans also created a striking Raja Shivaji-themed rangoli, reflecting their enthusiasm and support.
Backed by Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company, the film features a powerful ensemble including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Boman Irani, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi and Amol Gupte.
Written, directed, produced, and headlined by Riteish Deshmukh, and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh, Raja Shivaji is a historical epic based on the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film has now been released in cinemas worldwide in Marathi and Hindi, bringing to audiences a grand cinematic tribute that blends scale, emotion, and history.
