Riteish Deshmukh announces his next film Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Riteish Deshmukh made his mark as a director with Ved in 2022, which turned out to be a blockbuster. Now. the actor is all geared up for his next directorial venture titled, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The actor announced it on social media. Along with the poster, he also wrote a length note. 

Riteish Deshmukh wrote on Instagram along with the poster, "In the annals of history, there emerges a figure who transcends mere mortal existence—a legend, an icon, an eternal flame of inspiration. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not a mere historical figure; he is an emotion, a timeless saga of valor, and a beacon of hope that has illuminated hearts for over three and a half centuries. "

"Our deepest aspiration has always been to immortalize his awe-inspiring



journey on the grand canvas of cinema—a journey of epic proportions, depicting the rise of a boy who defied the invincible, sparking the flames of Swarajya. A rebel whose courage knew no bounds, he didn’t just rule land, he conquered hearts, earning the endearing title of ‘Raja Shivaji’, he further added.

Riteish Deshmukh made his debut as a producer in Marathi Cinema with Balak Balak in 2013. He made his Marathi acting debut in Lal Bhaari in 2014 and as a director in Ved in 2022. The film also starred Jiya Shankar, Genelia D'Souza, Khushi Hajare, Salman Khan and Ashok Saraf among others. Ved tells the story of a depressed alcoholic who finds redemption when his ex-lover's orphaned daughter decides to live with him. However, the young girl puts forth a condition for her adoption.