Updated On: 19 February, 2026 04:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Riteish Deshmukh unveiled the first poster of Raja Shivaji on Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, portraying the iconic Maratha king. The grand period drama is set for release on May 1, 2026

Raja Shivaji poster
On the occasion of Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, the makers of Riteish Deshmukh's upcoming film Raja Shivaji shared the first poster from the film. Directed by Riteish, the film is also headlined by the actor and will star some prominent Bollywood actors in cameos. Riteish plays the role of the revered Maratha king Shivaji Maharaj.
On Thursday, Riteish Deshmukh took to his social media handles to share his first look from the upcoming period drama based on the life of the Maratha king. The actor looked fierce as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the first look.