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New Delhi | May 2025 — Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan on Wednesday took to Instagram to unveil the first look of ‘Raja Shivaji’, an ambitious historical epic centered on the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the revered Maratha warrior king.
📽️ Film Overview
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Title: Raja Shivaji
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Director: Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh
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Producers: Jyoti Deshpande & Genelia Deshmukh
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Production Houses: Jio Studios & Mumbai Film Company
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Release Date: May 1, 2026 (Maharashtra Day)
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Languages: Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam
🌟 Star-Studded Cast
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Riteish Deshmukh (in the titular role)
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Sanjay Dutt
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Abhishek Bachchan
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Mahesh Manjrekar
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Sachin Khedekar
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Bhagyashree
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Fardeen Khan
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Jitendra Joshi
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Amole Gupte
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Genelia Deshmukh
🎥 Behind the Scenes
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Cinematography: Santosh Sivan
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Music: Ajay-Atul
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Language Versions: Simultaneously released in six Indian languages to ensure pan-India reach.
📣 Abhishek Bachchan’s Instagram Post
“Privileged and honored to present a cinematic tribute to India’s legendary warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj! #RajaShivaji – 1 May 2026. Jio Studios & Mumbai Film Company come together to present this epic saga!”