Riteish Deshmukh Emotional at 'Raja Shivaji' Trailer Launch, Thanks Abhishek Bachchan
Riteish Deshmukh Breaks Down At Raja Shivaji Trailer Launch, Thanks ‘Big Brother’ Abhishek Bachchan | Video
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Riteish Deshmukh became emotional during the trailer launch of his historical film 'Raja Shivaji', expressing gratitude to his 'big brother' Abhishek Bachchan and co-star Sanjay Dutt for their unwavering support. The film, based on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is set for release on May 1, 2026.
- 01Riteish Deshmukh revealed his decade-long dream to make 'Raja Shivaji'.
- 02He expressed deep gratitude to Abhishek Bachchan for his support.
- 03Sanjay Dutt, who plays Afzal Khan, highlighted their familial connections.
- 04The film will be released in both Marathi and Hindi.
- 05Raja Shivaji is scheduled for theatrical release on May 1, 2026.
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At the trailer launch for 'Raja Shivaji' on April 20, Riteish Deshmukh shared an emotional moment, thanking his co-stars and expressing his long-held dream of bringing the film to life. Riteish, who plays the titular role, revealed that he had envisioned making the film since 2016 but faced numerous delays, including the pandemic. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to Abhishek Bachchan, whom he referred to as his 'big brother', and Sanjay Dutt, who agreed to join the project without hesitation. Deshmukh's wife, Genelia, also received special mention for her unwavering support throughout his journey. The film features a stellar cast, including Mahesh Manjrekar and Bhagyashree, and will be released in Marathi and Hindi on May 1, 2026.
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