Raja Shivaji: Riteish's Film Gets A Shoutout From Ajay Devgn Ahead Of Release; Says 'Tanhya chya naman, Raje!'

Buzz around historical drama Raja Shivaji grows stronger as Ajay Devgn publicly backs the film. The project, led, written and produced by Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh, is scheduled to reach cinemas worldwide on 1 May 2026 in Marathi, Hindi and Telugu languages.

Ajay Devgn, who played the title role in Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior in 2020, linked that character to Raja Shivaji. Sharing the Hindi version of the Raja Shivaji anthem “Chhatrapati” on Instagram stories, Ajay Devgn wrote, "Tanhya chya naman, Raje! This looks incredible! Wishing you nothing but glory for #RajaShivaji @riteishd Jai Shivray!"

Raja Shivaji trailer and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj legacy

The film focuses on the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, regarded as one of India’s greatest warrior kings. Raja Shivaji explores the journey of the founder of Hindavi Swarajya, aiming to present key moments from history with large-scale visuals and emotional depth.

Before the feature releases, audiences will see more of this vision in the official trailer. The much-awaited Raja Shivaji trailer is planned for a major launch on April 20, offering a first detailed look at the portrayal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on screen.

Raja Shivaji cast and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj story

Raja Shivaji brings together performers from both Hindi and Marathi cinema. The ensemble features Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Boman Irani, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amol Gupte, Genelia Deshmukh and Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh in key roles.

Presented by Jio Studios and backed by Mumbai Film Company, Raja Shivaji lists Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh as producers. The film aims to present the story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to a broad audience, using multiple languages and a theatrical global release on 1 May 2026.