'Raja Shivaji', featuring Riteish Deshmukh in the titular role, has garnered praise from actor Vicky Kaushal, who noted that Marathi cinema has yet to witness action sequences of this caliber. In a recent interaction shared by Jio Studios, Kaushal expressed his excitement after viewing a glimpse of the film, which also stars Abhishek Bachchan, Genelia Deshmukh, and Sanjay Dutt among others. The historical drama focuses on the early life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, highlighting his vision for Swarajya and his resistance against formidable forces. The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh under the Mumbai Film Company and is set to release in theaters on May 1, 2026.