The unveiling of the poster for Raja Shivaji on February 19 sparked conversations across social media, with several film personalities sharing their reactions. Among them was Vicky Kaushal, whose comment stood out for its historical and emotional resonance.
Vicky, who portrayed Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in Chhaava, responded to the poster with a simple yet meaningful “Aabasaheb” written in Devanagari script. The term translates to ‘Father’, referencing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the father of Sambhaji Maharaj. The gesture aligns with Vicky’s previous role and serves as a respectful nod to the legacy of the Maratha ruler.
The upcoming film sees Riteish Deshmukh taking on the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Directed by Riteish himself, Raja Shivaji is a historical action-drama based on the life of the founder of the Maratha Empire. The project is produced by Genelia Deshmukh and Jyoti Deshpande and has been mounted as a large-scale multilingual venture.
Apart from Vicky Kaushal, several other Bollywood personalities also reacted to the poster. Vivek Oberoi shared a detailed note, writing, “A name, an echo, an eternal emotion. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s teachings are exactly what the world needs today. Proud of you for taking this legendary story to the world, bhau. Can’t wait for this one! Jai Bhawani, Jai Shivaji!”
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The film features an ensemble cast led by Riteish Deshmukh, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amole Gupte and Genelia Deshmukh. It has been shot simultaneously in Marathi and Hindi, with dubbed versions planned in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
Scheduled for a theatrical release on May 1, 2026, Raja Shivaji aims to present the life and legacy of the iconic warrior king to a Pan-India audience. With the poster already generating attention and industry figures lending their support, the film has begun building early momentum ahead of its release.
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