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	}}'''Raja Shivaji''' (King Shivaji) is a 2026 [[Indian]] historical action drama film co-written and directed by Riteish Deshmukh.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Makers of Raja Shivaji unveil commanding first poster on Shivaji Jayanti \|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/makers-raja-shivaji-unveil-commanding-first-poster-shivaji-jayanti/ \|access-date=2026-05-12 \|website=Bollywood Hungama \|language=en \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260219123043/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/makers-raja-shivaji-unveil-commanding-first-poster-shivaji-jayanti/ \|archive-date=2026-02-19 \|url-status=live}}</ref> The film depicts the historical events surrounding Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who established the Maratha Empire. The main character of the film is played by [[Riteish Deshmukh]] who acts with [[Sanjay Dutt]] and Abhishek Bachchan and Mahesh Manjrekar and Sachin Khedekar and Bhagyashree and Fardeen Khan and Genelia Deshmukh.		}}'''Raja Shivaji''' (King Shivaji) is a 2026 [[Indian]] historical action drama film co-written and directed by Riteish Deshmukh.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Makers of Raja Shivaji unveil commanding first poster on Shivaji Jayanti \|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/makers-raja-shivaji-unveil-commanding-first-poster-shivaji-jayanti/ \|access-date=2026-05-12 \|website=Bollywood Hungama \|language=en \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260219123043/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/makers-raja-shivaji-unveil-commanding-first-poster-shivaji-jayanti/ \|archive-date=2026-02-19 \|url-status=live}}</ref> The film depicts the historical events surrounding Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who established the Maratha Empire. The main character of the film is played by [[Riteish Deshmukh]] who acts with [[Sanjay Dutt]] and Abhishek Bachchan and Mahesh Manjrekar and Sachin Khedekar and Bhagyashree and Fardeen Khan and Genelia Deshmukh.

	The film had its premiere on 1 May 2026 which marked the celebration of Maharashtra Day. The film achieved success to become one of the most commercially successful Marathi movies in history.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2026-05-01 \|title=Raja Shivaji : 100 कोटी बजेटचा 'राजा शिवाजी', हॉलिवूडला टक्कर देणारं VFX; रितेशने केली कमाल \|url=https://www.tv9marathi.com/entertainment/riteish-deshmukh-starrer-raja-shivaji-review-movie-based-on-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-1659508.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260501202342/https://www.tv9marathi.com/entertainment/riteish-deshmukh-starrer-raja-shivaji-review-movie-based-on-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-1659508.html \|archive-date=2026-05-01 \|access-date=2026-05-01 \|website=TV9 Marathi \|language=mr\|last=Vemul\|first=Swati}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|date=2024-02-19 \|title=Riteish Deshmukh to direct and act in a film on Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/riteish-deshmukh-to-direct-and-act-in-a-film-on-chatrapati-shivaji-maharaj/article67862878.ece \|access-date=2026-01-05 \|website=The Hindu \|language=en-IN \|issn=0971-751X\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251228042024/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/riteish-deshmukh-to-direct-and-act-in-a-film-on-chatrapati-shivaji-maharaj/article67862878.ece\|archive-date=2025-12-28\|url-status=live}}</ref>		The film had its premiere on 1 May 2026 which marked the celebration of [[Maharashtra]] Day. The film achieved success to become one of the most commercially successful Marathi movies in history.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2026-05-01 \|title=Raja Shivaji : 100 कोटी बजेटचा 'राजा शिवाजी', हॉलिवूडला टक्कर देणारं VFX; रितेशने केली कमाल \|url=https://www.tv9marathi.com/entertainment/riteish-deshmukh-starrer-raja-shivaji-review-movie-based-on-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-1659508.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260501202342/https://www.tv9marathi.com/entertainment/riteish-deshmukh-starrer-raja-shivaji-review-movie-based-on-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-1659508.html \|archive-date=2026-05-01 \|access-date=2026-05-01 \|website=TV9 Marathi \|language=mr\|last=Vemul\|first=Swati}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|date=2024-02-19 \|title=Riteish Deshmukh to direct and act in a film on Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/riteish-deshmukh-to-direct-and-act-in-a-film-on-chatrapati-shivaji-maharaj/article67862878.ece \|access-date=2026-01-05 \|website=The Hindu \|language=en-IN \|issn=0971-751X\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251228042024/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/riteish-deshmukh-to-direct-and-act-in-a-film-on-chatrapati-shivaji-maharaj/article67862878.ece\|archive-date=2025-12-28\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	== Plot ==		== Plot ==

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	}}'''Raja Shivaji''' (King Shivaji) is a 2026 Indian historical action drama film co-written and directed by Riteish Deshmukh.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Makers of Raja Shivaji unveil commanding first poster on Shivaji Jayanti \|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/makers-raja-shivaji-unveil-commanding-first-poster-shivaji-jayanti/ \|access-date=2026-05-12 \|website=Bollywood Hungama \|language=en \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260219123043/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/makers-raja-shivaji-unveil-commanding-first-poster-shivaji-jayanti/ \|archive-date=2026-02-19 \|url-status=live}}</ref> The film depicts the historical events surrounding Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who established the Maratha Empire. The main character of the film is played by [[Riteish Deshmukh]] who acts with [[Sanjay Dutt]] and Abhishek Bachchan and Mahesh Manjrekar and Sachin Khedekar and Bhagyashree and Fardeen Khan and Genelia Deshmukh.		}}'''Raja Shivaji''' (King Shivaji) is a 2026 [[Indian]] historical action drama film co-written and directed by Riteish Deshmukh.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Makers of Raja Shivaji unveil commanding first poster on Shivaji Jayanti \|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/makers-raja-shivaji-unveil-commanding-first-poster-shivaji-jayanti/ \|access-date=2026-05-12 \|website=Bollywood Hungama \|language=en \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260219123043/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/makers-raja-shivaji-unveil-commanding-first-poster-shivaji-jayanti/ \|archive-date=2026-02-19 \|url-status=live}}</ref> The film depicts the historical events surrounding Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who established the Maratha Empire. The main character of the film is played by [[Riteish Deshmukh]] who acts with [[Sanjay Dutt]] and Abhishek Bachchan and Mahesh Manjrekar and Sachin Khedekar and Bhagyashree and Fardeen Khan and Genelia Deshmukh.

	The film had its premiere on 1 May 2026 which marked the celebration of Maharashtra Day. The film achieved success to become one of the most commercially successful Marathi movies in history.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2026-05-01 \|title=Raja Shivaji : 100 कोटी बजेटचा 'राजा शिवाजी', हॉलिवूडला टक्कर देणारं VFX; रितेशने केली कमाल \|url=https://www.tv9marathi.com/entertainment/riteish-deshmukh-starrer-raja-shivaji-review-movie-based-on-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-1659508.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260501202342/https://www.tv9marathi.com/entertainment/riteish-deshmukh-starrer-raja-shivaji-review-movie-based-on-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-1659508.html \|archive-date=2026-05-01 \|access-date=2026-05-01 \|website=TV9 Marathi \|language=mr\|last=Vemul\|first=Swati}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|date=2024-02-19 \|title=Riteish Deshmukh to direct and act in a film on Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/riteish-deshmukh-to-direct-and-act-in-a-film-on-chatrapati-shivaji-maharaj/article67862878.ece \|access-date=2026-01-05 \|website=The Hindu \|language=en-IN \|issn=0971-751X\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251228042024/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/riteish-deshmukh-to-direct-and-act-in-a-film-on-chatrapati-shivaji-maharaj/article67862878.ece\|archive-date=2025-12-28\|url-status=live}}</ref>		The film had its premiere on 1 May 2026 which marked the celebration of Maharashtra Day. The film achieved success to become one of the most commercially successful Marathi movies in history.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2026-05-01 \|title=Raja Shivaji : 100 कोटी बजेटचा 'राजा शिवाजी', हॉलिवूडला टक्कर देणारं VFX; रितेशने केली कमाल \|url=https://www.tv9marathi.com/entertainment/riteish-deshmukh-starrer-raja-shivaji-review-movie-based-on-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-1659508.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260501202342/https://www.tv9marathi.com/entertainment/riteish-deshmukh-starrer-raja-shivaji-review-movie-based-on-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-1659508.html \|archive-date=2026-05-01 \|access-date=2026-05-01 \|website=TV9 Marathi \|language=mr\|last=Vemul\|first=Swati}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|date=2024-02-19 \|title=Riteish Deshmukh to direct and act in a film on Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/riteish-deshmukh-to-direct-and-act-in-a-film-on-chatrapati-shivaji-maharaj/article67862878.ece \|access-date=2026-01-05 \|website=The Hindu \|language=en-IN \|issn=0971-751X\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251228042024/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/riteish-deshmukh-to-direct-and-act-in-a-film-on-chatrapati-shivaji-maharaj/article67862878.ece\|archive-date=2025-12-28\|url-status=live}}</ref>

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	=== Box office ===		=== Box office ===
	The film opened strongly at the box office and became one of the highest-grossing Marathi films. It collected over ₹81 crore worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bhattacharya \|first=Trisha \|date=2026-05-02 \|title=Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 1: Riteish Deshmukh film sets Marathi record, earns over ₹11 cr on opening day \|url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/raja-shivaji-box-office-collection-day-1-riteish-deshmukh-film-sets-marathi-record-earns-over-rs-11-cr-on-opening-day-11777661965744.html \|access-date=2026-05-03 \|website=Mint \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title='Raja Shivaji' Box-Office Collection: Riteish Deshmukh's magnum opus creates hysteria, collects a historic Rs 11.35 crore on day one \|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/raja-shivaji-box-office-riteish-deshmukhs-magnum-opus-creates-hysteria-collects-a-historic-rs-11-35-crore-on-day-one-14006692.html \|access-date=2026-05-02 \|website=Firstpost}}</ref>		The film opened strongly at the box office and became one of the highest-grossing Marathi films. It collected over ₹81 crore worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bhattacharya \|first=Trisha \|date=2026-05-02 \|title=Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 1: Riteish Deshmukh film sets Marathi record, earns over ₹11 cr on opening day \|url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/raja-shivaji-box-office-collection-day-1-riteish-deshmukh-film-sets-marathi-record-earns-over-rs-11-cr-on-opening-day-11777661965744.html \|access-date=2026-05-03 \|website=Mint \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title='Raja Shivaji' Box-Office Collection: Riteish Deshmukh's magnum opus creates hysteria, collects a historic Rs 11.35 crore on day one \|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/raja-shivaji-box-office-riteish-deshmukhs-magnum-opus-creates-hysteria-collects-a-historic-rs-11-35-crore-on-day-one-14006692.html \|access-date=2026-05-02 \|website=Firstpost}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Tuteja \|first=Joginder \|date=2026-05-11 \|title=Raja Shivaji Box Office: Does well in second weekend, crosses Rs. 75 crores mark after 10 days \|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/raja-shivaji-box-office-does-well-in-second-weekend-crosses-rs-75-crores-mark-after-10-days/ \|access-date=2026-05-11 \|website=Bollywood Hungama \|language=en}}</ref>

	== Box Office Collection ==		== Box Office Collection ==

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	=== Box office ===		=== Box office ===
	The film opened strongly at the box office and became one of the highest-grossing Marathi films. It collected over ₹81 crore worldwide.		The film opened strongly at the box office and became one of the highest-grossing Marathi films. It collected over ₹81 crore worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bhattacharya \|first=Trisha \|date=2026-05-02 \|title=Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 1: Riteish Deshmukh film sets Marathi record, earns over ₹11 cr on opening day \|url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/raja-shivaji-box-office-collection-day-1-riteish-deshmukh-film-sets-marathi-record-earns-over-rs-11-cr-on-opening-day-11777661965744.html \|access-date=2026-05-03 \|website=Mint \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title='Raja Shivaji' Box-Office Collection: Riteish Deshmukh's magnum opus creates hysteria, collects a historic Rs 11.35 crore on day one \|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/raja-shivaji-box-office-riteish-deshmukhs-magnum-opus-creates-hysteria-collects-a-historic-rs-11-35-crore-on-day-one-14006692.html \|access-date=2026-05-02 \|website=Firstpost}}</ref>

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	== Release ==		== Release ==
	The film had its first public screening on 1 May 2026 which showed the movie in both Marathi and Hindi languages.		The film had its first public screening on 1 May 2026 which showed the movie in both Marathi and Hindi languages.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web \|last=Ramachandran \|first=Naman \|date=2026-03-31 \|title=Riteish Deshmukh's Historical Epic 'Raja Shivaji' First Look Teaser Launches Online Following Theatrical Debut \|url=https://variety.com/2026/film/news/riteish-deshmukh-raja-shivaji-first-look-teaser-1236703256/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260331143839/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/riteish-deshmukh-raja-shivaji-first-look-teaser-1236703256/ \|archive-date=2026-03-31 \|access-date=12 May 2026 \|website=Variety \|language=en}}</ref>

	== Marketing ==		== Marketing ==

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	== Soundtrack ==		== Soundtrack ==
	The soundtrack album was composed by Ajay-Atul while the background score was composed by John Stewart Eduri.		The soundtrack album was composed by Ajay-Atul while the background score was composed by John Stewart Eduri.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Raja Shivaji trailer to release on April 20 with a grand launch to be held in Mumbai \|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/raja-shivaji-trailer-to-release-on-april-20-with-a-grand-launch-to-be-held-in-mumbai-article-13892272.html \|access-date=12 May 2026 \|website=Moneycontrol}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Raja Shivaji Full Album Out Now: Ajay-Atul Drop Soulful Melody Phool Parijaat \|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/raja-shivaji-full-album-out-now-ajay-atul-drop-soulful-melody-phool-parijaat-ws-kl-10069593.html \|access-date=12 May 2026 \|website=News18}}</ref>

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	The film's official announcement occurred during the month of February 2024. Riteish Deshmukh later confirmed that he would direct the film himself. Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company produced the project together.		The film's official announcement occurred during the month of February 2024. Riteish Deshmukh later confirmed that he would direct the film himself. Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company produced the project together.

	The filming process commenced in February 2025 and the crew worked at locations throughout Mumbai and Satara and Wai and Mahabaleshwar and the Western Ghats. The movie required the construction of extensive fort sets which needed to be built for its production.		The filming process commenced in February 2025 and the crew worked at locations throughout Mumbai and Satara and Wai and Mahabaleshwar and the Western Ghats. The movie required the construction of extensive fort sets which needed to be built for its production.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web \|date=2025-12-16 \|title=Riteish Deshmukh wraps shoot for epic historical drama Raja Shivaji; says, "For over 100 days, our team poured its heart, soul, and unwavering dedication into this dream" 100 \|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/riteish-deshmukh-wraps-shoot-epic-historical-drama-raja-shivaji-says-100-days-team-poured-heart-soul-unwavering-dedication-dream/ \|access-date=12 May 2026 \|website=Bollywood Hungama \|language=en\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260104203031/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/riteish-deshmukh-wraps-shoot-epic-historical-drama-raja-shivaji-says-100-days-team-poured-heart-soul-unwavering-dedication-dream/\|archive-date=2026-01-04\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=रितेश देशमुखच्या 'राजा शिवाजी'मध्ये सलमान खानची एन्ट्री, 'या' भूमिकेत दिसणार भाईजान \|url=https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/marathi-cinema/salman-khan-to-play-a-role-in-riteish-deshmukh-s-raja-shivaji-movie-along-with-sanjay-dutt-a-a945/ \|access-date=12 May 2026 \|website=Lokmat\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251110041002/https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/marathi-cinema/salman-khan-to-play-a-role-in-riteish-deshmukh-s-raja-shivaji-movie-along-with-sanjay-dutt-a-a945/\|archive-date=2025-11-10\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=रितेशच्या 'राजा शिवाजी' चित्रपटात संजय दत्त अफजलखानाच्या भूमिकेत, सेटवरील VIDEO लीक \|url=https://news18marathi.com/photogallery/entertainment/sanjay-dutt-afzal-khan-look-viral-on-social-media-riteish-deshmukh-raja-shivaji-movie-1558277.html \|access-date=12 May 2026 \|website=News18 Marathi}}</ref>

	== Soundtrack ==		== Soundtrack ==

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| name = Raja Shivaji
| image = Raja Shivaji Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Riteish Deshmukh
| producer = Genelia Deshmukh, Jyoti Deshpande
| writer = Riteish Deshmukh
| screenplay = Riteish Deshmukh
| story = Based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
| dialogues =
| starring = Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amole Gupte, Genelia Deshmukh
| music = Songs: Ajay-Atul; Score: John Stewart Eduri
| cinematography = Santosh Sivan
| editing = Urvashi Saxena
| studio = Mumbai Film Company, Jio Studios
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| released = {{Start date|2026|05|01}}
| runtime = 195 minutes (Marathi version)
| country = India
| language = Marathi, Hindi
| budget = ₹75–100 crore
| gross = ₹81.13 crore+
| genre = Historical action drama
}}'''Raja Shivaji''' (King Shivaji) is a 2026 Indian historical action drama film co-written and directed by Riteish Deshmukh.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Makers of Raja Shivaji unveil commanding first poster on Shivaji Jayanti |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/makers-raja-shivaji-unveil-commanding-first-poster-shivaji-jayanti/ |access-date=2026-05-12 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260219123043/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/makers-raja-shivaji-unveil-commanding-first-poster-shivaji-jayanti/ |archive-date=2026-02-19 |url-status=live}}</ref> The film depicts the historical events surrounding Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who established the Maratha Empire. The main character of the film is played by [[Riteish Deshmukh]] who acts with [[Sanjay Dutt]] and Abhishek Bachchan and Mahesh Manjrekar and Sachin Khedekar and Bhagyashree and Fardeen Khan and Genelia Deshmukh.

The film had its premiere on 1 May 2026 which marked the celebration of Maharashtra Day. The film achieved success to become one of the most commercially successful Marathi movies in history.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-05-01 |title=Raja Shivaji : 100 कोटी बजेटचा 'राजा शिवाजी', हॉलिवूडला टक्कर देणारं VFX; रितेशने केली कमाल |url=https://www.tv9marathi.com/entertainment/riteish-deshmukh-starrer-raja-shivaji-review-movie-based-on-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-1659508.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260501202342/https://www.tv9marathi.com/entertainment/riteish-deshmukh-starrer-raja-shivaji-review-movie-based-on-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-1659508.html |archive-date=2026-05-01 |access-date=2026-05-01 |website=TV9 Marathi |language=mr|last=Vemul|first=Swati}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-02-19 |title=Riteish Deshmukh to direct and act in a film on Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/riteish-deshmukh-to-direct-and-act-in-a-film-on-chatrapati-shivaji-maharaj/article67862878.ece |access-date=2026-01-05 |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251228042024/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/riteish-deshmukh-to-direct-and-act-in-a-film-on-chatrapati-shivaji-maharaj/article67862878.ece|archive-date=2025-12-28|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Plot ==
The film follows the early life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj before his coronation as Chhatrapati in 1674. It shows his struggles, battles and journey towards establishing the Maratha Empire.

== Cast ==
* Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
* Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan
* Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Bhosale
* Genelia Deshmukh as Saibai
* Bhagyashree as Jijabai
* Sachin Khedekar as Shahaji Bhosale
* Mahesh Manjrekar as Lakhuji Jadhav
* Fardeen Khan as Shah Jahan
* Amole Gupte as Mohammed Adil Shah
* Boman Irani as Peer Baba
* Jitendra Joshi as Pant Gopinaath Bokil
* [[Salman Khan]] as Jiva Mahala (cameo appearance)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Raja Shivaji Anthem Song: 'राजा शिवाजी' सिनेमाच्या पहिल्या गाण्यात दिसली सिद्धार्थ जाधव, रेमो डिसूझाची झलक, अजय अतुलची चालली जादू |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/riteish-deshmukh-raja-shivaji-movie-chhatrapati-anthem-song-by-ajay-atul-out/articleshow/130282236.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260415215213/https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/riteish-deshmukh-raja-shivaji-movie-chhatrapati-anthem-song-by-ajay-atul-out/articleshow/130282236.cms |archive-date=2026-04-15 |access-date=12 May 2026 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-04-18 |title=अतुल गोगावले यांच्या लेकाचं अभिनय क्षेत्रात पदार्पण; 'राजा शिवाजी' सिनेमाच्या गाण्यात दिसली झलक |url=https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/photos/marathi-cinema/atul-gogavale-son-arya-gogavale-makes-her-acting-debut-in-raja-shivaji-movie-riteish-deshmukh-a-a998/ |access-date=12 May 2026 |website=Lokmat |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-05-01 |title=Raja Shivaji : 'राजा शिवाजी' चित्रपटात रितेश-जिनिलियासह देशमुख कुटुंबातील अजून 3 सदस्य झळकणार, पाचव्या नावाची तुम्ही कल्पनाही केली नसेल |url=https://zeenews.india.com/marathi/entertainment/raja-shivaji-movie-5-members-from-deshmukh-family-play-important-role-dhiraj-deshmukh/1005219 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260501203557/https://zeenews.india.com/marathi/entertainment/raja-shivaji-movie-5-members-from-deshmukh-family-play-important-role-dhiraj-deshmukh/1005219 |archive-date=2026-05-01 |access-date=12 May 2026 |website=Zee 24 Taas |language=mr}}</ref>

== Production ==
The film's official announcement occurred during the month of February 2024. Riteish Deshmukh later confirmed that he would direct the film himself. Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company produced the project together.

The filming process commenced in February 2025 and the crew worked at locations throughout Mumbai and Satara and Wai and Mahabaleshwar and the Western Ghats. The movie required the construction of extensive fort sets which needed to be built for its production.

== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack album was composed by Ajay-Atul while the background score was composed by John Stewart Eduri.

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
|+ Soundtrack Listing
! scope="col" style="width:3%;" | No.
! scope="col" style="width:35%;" | Title
! scope="col" style="width:30%;" | Singer(s)
! scope="col" style="width:15%;" | Length
|-
| 1 || '''Raja Shivaji Anthem - Chatrapati''' || Ajay Gogavale || 6:04
|-
| 2 || '''Phool Parijat''' || Shreya Ghoshal || 5:08
|-
| 3 || '''Jai Shivrai''' || Ajay Gogavale || 4:07
|-
| 4 || '''Bhau Sambha''' || Ajay Gogavale || 3:07
|-
| 5 || '''Sata Janmachi Gaath''' || Ajay Gogavale || 2:33
|-
! colspan="3" style="text-align:right;" | Total length:
| 20:59
|}

== Release ==
The film had its first public screening on 1 May 2026 which showed the movie in both Marathi and Hindi languages.

== Marketing ==
The first motion poster was released on 21 May 2025. The teaser was released on 31 March 2026 and the trailer launch event was held at Jio World Drive, Mumbai.

== Reception ==

=== Critical response ===
The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics. The film received positive feedback for its performances and music and overall scale yet some critics found fault with its pacing and VFX and runtime.

=== Box office ===
The film opened strongly at the box office and became one of the highest-grossing Marathi films. It collected over ₹81 crore worldwide.

== Box Office Collection ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! Day !! Collection !! Notes
|-
| 1 May 2026 || Friday || ₹11.35 crore || Opening Day
|-
| First Weekend || - || ₹43.66 crore || India collection
|-
| First Week || - || ₹57–60 crore || Net collection
|}

== External links ==
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31390893/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_6_in_0_q_Raj IMDB]

== References ==
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[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Marathi-language films]]
[[Category:Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Films shot in India]]
[[Category:Indian cinema]]