Riteish Deshmukh is giving his big historical film a special push tonight. The first look teaser of Raja Shivaji, which already created talk in theatres, will now premiere on national television during Bigg Boss Marathi.
The episode airs at 8 PM on Colors Marathi and will stream live on JioHotstar. Since Riteish himself hosts the show, the moment feels even more personal.
About 'Raja Shivaji' teaser TV premiere
After a strong theatrical preview alongside 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', the makers decided to take the teaser wider. Many who saw it in cinemas came out impressed with its scale and emotion.
Now regular viewers can catch the same grand glimpse from home. This TV debut should help the film reach audiences who might have missed the initial buzz.
Riteish Deshmukh’s take on the story
Riteish is directing the film and playing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj . He wants to show the king as a living inspiration, not just a history chapter from school books.
The story dives into his ideals and the early days of Swarajya and is filmed across real locations in Maharashtra.
The big cast lineup of 'Raja Shivaji'
Apart from Riteish in the lead, it includes Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Boman Irani, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amol Gupte and Genelia Deshmukh.
'Raja Shivaji' is being made on a level rarely tried in Marathi cinema before.
It hits theatres worldwide on May 1, 2026, in Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu. The early teaser reactions suggest the final film could be a visual treat.
Why the buzz for Riteish Deshmukh's film is growing
The teaser first dropped a few days back and quickly picked up positive word-of-mouth. People liked its intensity and the way it captured Shivaji’s spirit.
Raja Shivaji looks like a passion project close to Riteish Deshmukh’s heart. Bringing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s inspiring journey to the big screen with such ambition is no small task.
Meanwhile, Riteish Deshmukh's previous outing was the comedy entertainer 'Housefull 5'.
