Filmmaker Subhash Ghai has expressed high praise for Riteish Deshmukh's directorial debut, 'Raja Shivaji', describing it as a film made with great passion and full of nationalistic energies. Ghai shared the film's poster and noted that the trailer is impressive, hinting at a magical theatrical experience. The film, which is based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire in western India, features a stellar cast that includes Riteish Deshmukh in the title role, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, and others. Ghai acknowledged the support from prominent stars in the industry, which he believes will contribute to the film's success. 'Raja Shivaji' aims to bring the extraordinary legacy of Shivaji to life and is set to be released in cinemas worldwide on May 1, 2026, in Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu.