New Delhi: Riteish Deshmukh on Monday (April 20) unveiled the trailer of his upcoming film, Raja Shivaji, based on the life and legacy of Maratha emperor, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. During the trailer launch of the film, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh broke down into tears and now, the video has gone viral on social media.
Riteish and Genelia get emotional
During the trailer launch event of Raja Shivaji in Mumbai, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh got emotional as they talk about the unwavering support they received for the film. Thanking actor Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish said at the trailer launch, “I am very thankful to Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan and the entire team of Raja Shivaji who decided to become a part of this movie. Abhishek stood with me like a brother.” He also thanked Genelia for her support and determination that pushed him to direct and act in the film.
On the other hand, Genelia Deshmukh was touched by her husband’s generosity and gratitude as she couldn’t hold back her tears. Watching the couple go emotional at the event, actor Sanjay Dutt also got teary-eyed.
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About Raja Shivaji
Directed by Riteish Deshmukh and produced by Jyoti Deshpande, the film is presented by Jio Studios. The film stars Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh, Sachin Khedekar, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, and Amol Gupte, among others. Raja Shivaji is slated to release on the Maharashtra Day, May 1, 2026, in Hindi and Marathi. Raja Shivaji delves into the life of the Maratha emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, his valor and pride as he fought against the Mughal empire. The film will also clash at the box office with the Hollywood film, The Devil Wears Prada 2, which is one of the most-anticipated film of the year, The film stars Anna Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt.