Updated On: 05 November, 2025 08:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Salman Khan is set to play one of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s most trusted warriors, in Riteish Deshmukh’s historical epic Raja Shivaji. The film, releasing on May 1, 2026, also stars Sanjay Dutt and Abhishek Bachchan

Salman Khan
Salman Khan is reportedly set to make a significant appearance in Riteish Deshmukh’s historical epic Raja Shivaji. Helmed by Riteish, the historical action drama will be released in six languages – Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam – ensuring that the legend of Maharashtra and one of India’s greatest warriors Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj reaches audiences across India and beyond.
The superstar will portray Jeeva Mahala, the courageous and loyal warrior who stood as one of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s most trusted aides. According to reports, Salman will shoot his sequence on November 7, and the scene is expected to be one of the film’s standout moments.