A new talent from the house of Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh is ready to hit the film screen. The trailer of the historical drama ‘Raja Shivaji’, released on April 20, not only shocked the audience with its grandeur, but also a special surprise caught everyone’s attention. Riteish and Genelia’s 10-year-old son Rahil Deshmukh is starting his acting career through this film.
Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh’s son entered the world of acting.
The trailer of ‘Raja Shivaji’ starts with a short glimpse of Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh’s 10-year-old son Rahil, playing the role of young Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, talking about Swaraj. The scene gradually changes to his older form, played by Ritesh. The film’s tagline is: “For the land that forged warriors. For the faith that never wavered. For the dream of Swaraj that lived in every heart… With deep reverence for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, we proudly present the first look teaser of ‘Raja Shivaji’ — India’s greatest warrior king. Our King. Our Pride. Our Legacy.”
‘Raja Shivaji’: Star Cast
‘Raja Shivaji’ features a strong and diverse cast, with Riteish Deshmukh in the lead role. He is joined by veteran actors like Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan; Apart from these, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Boman Irani, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi and Amol Gupte are also a part of the film. Genelia Deshmukh is also playing an important role, which further strengthens the star cast of the film.
‘Raja Shivaji’: Release date
‘Raja Shivaji’ is all set to release in Marathi, Hindi and Telugu languages on May 1 in theaters worldwide. Presented by Jio Studios, the film is produced by Jyoti Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh under the banner of ‘Mumbai Film Company’, and has music composed by Ajay-Atul. Interestingly, its release is happening on Maharashtra Day, which celebrates the formation of the state—its timing seems even more meaningful for a story that is deeply rooted in its history.