- By Swati Singh
- Fri, 29 May 2026 08:06 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh's latest movie Raja Shivaji has done wonders at the box office. Originally made in Marathi language, Raja Shivaji stars Deshmukh in the titular role. For the film, the actor himself wore the director's hat, which impressed the audience and critics alike. Now, after over a month of its release, the film is set for its much-anticipated digital release.
Raja Shivaji OTT Release
Raja Shivaji is set to premiere on Netflix from June 26, 2026.
Raja Shivaji Cast
Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Rupesh Bane as teenage Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Riaan Deshmukh as young Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Rahyl Deshmukh as child Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan
Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Bhosale
Rudra Soni as young Sambhaji Shahaji Bhosale
Vidya Balan as Khadija Sultana
Genelia Deshmukh as Saibai
Kimaya Mestry as young Saibai
Mahesh Manjrekar as Lakhuji Jadhav
Fardeen Khan as Shah Jahan
Bhagyashree as Jijabai
Sachin Khedekar as Shahaji Bhosale
Amole Gupte as Mohammed Adil Shah
Principal photography began in February 2025 at Mumbai’s Film City, where a specialised set of Shivneri Fort was constructed to capture the early years of Shivaji Maharaj. The production then moved into a second phase in early April, filming pivotal life events such as his meeting with Rani Saibai, his coronation at Raigad Fort, and major battle sequences.
During the April filming schedule in the Satara district, the production was struck by tragedy. After completing a song sequence, Saurabh Sharma, a 26-year-old dancer on the choreography team, drowned in the Krishna River. His body was recovered two days later near the filming location at Sangam Mahuli. By October 2025, filming returned to Goregaon’s Film City. To ensure historical accuracy, the production team scanned and studied several real forts, recreating them as massive, detailed sets that remained standing for over six months. Additional outdoor filming took place across the rugged Sahyadri mountain ranges during this period.
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