Riteish Deshmukh to play Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Riteish Deshmukh made his Marathi debut in ‘Lai Bhaari’, a film that went on to be the biggest Marathi blockbuster of all time.

The actor will now essay the role of legendary Indian warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, in a film titled ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji’.

The film will be produced by Riteish’s wife, Genelia D’Souza in association with the Mumbai Film Company. Genelia was also the producer of ‘Lai Bhaari’.

The actress made the announcement on Twitter “Chhatrapati Shivaji is not just a film but a responsibility, we @mfc (Mumbai Film Company) are excited to make a movie on this Great Maratha”

Riteish also another Marathi film titled ‘Mauli’ which has been directed by Nishikant Kamat. He also awaits the release of ‘Housefull 2’.

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17 Comments

  • Have been hearing great things about Shivaji Maharaj and Bajirao at the comment sections of YouTube.Hope the movie is able to showcase the lives of these kings in a never seen before manner

  • Being maratha I’m waiting for this movie…
    Chatrapati shivaji maharaj was great warrior….such s inspirational person…
    He is God for us….
    Jai bhavani jai shivaji…..
    Respect riteish deshmukh…..he is also maratha…..
    Waiting for mauli n chatrapati shivaji….
    Just wow…

  • Akshay kumar would suit best as Shivaji. Ritesh is not physically strong.
    Shivaji was an intelligent and physically powerful person, like Akki. Akki also knows martial art like Shivaji.

  • I want Akki to do one prehistoric film. I want him in versatile roles. If Akki does Shivaji film then National award and oscar awaiting for him.

  • @Indicine Is this a marathi film or Hindi film.
    i hope they make it in Hindi as well.
    i am not Maratha but still i like Shivaji.
    I request all the above commentators,Shivaji is a national hero dont limit him to a particular region.

  • im maratha…
    im maharastrian…
    shivaji maharaj is god for us…
    we loved ritesh ..he is doing gud to put marathi cinema forward…BUT HE HAS NO CALIBER TO DO ROAL OF SHIVAJI MAHARAJ…..
    he is best suited to comedy only…
    THIS FILM.IS JUST BUSINESS PROSPECT…
    as ritesh enjoying golden days of marathi cinema… n this film if well marketed will make alot lot profits…

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  • Shivaji…the boss … ritesh shud justify this role..and its very difficult …

    Our God..
    Our inspiration..
    Our soul…
    Our heart and blood …..Jay shivaji…

  • Genelia and Riteish feel that the film is a responsibilty as Chhatrapti Shivaji was a great person, however they did not reveal when they plan to start filming and who else will be seen in the film. Riteish is all set to reap rewards from this film too.

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