Riteish Brings Shivaji To Life

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh unveiled the first poster of Raja Shivaji on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti 2026. In the film Riteish plays Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Sharing the amazing poster on Insta Actress Genelia wrote a powerful caption in Marathi. She proudly spoke about how Shivaji Maharaj made the country proud and bravely fought against the Mughals which was a proud thing.

Raja Shivaji is one of the most awaited films of 2026 and is being made as a pan-India project originally shot in Marathi.

In the first look poster Riteish appears fierce and powerful as the great Maratha king. The film is seen as a tribute to the legendary warrior and his inspiring legacy.

THE ROAR OF A LEGEND: ‘RAJA SHIVAJI’ FIRST POSTER UNVEILED – 1 MAY 2026 RELEASE… On the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti #RajaShivaji.
Directed by #RiteishVilasraoDeshmukh, pic.twitter.com/YVPi9yhKRR

— Paresh Sawant (@PareshSawant777) February 19, 2026