Riteish Deshmukh to play Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in his directorial venture; here’s what we know

In 2022, Riteish Deshmukh directed the hit Marathi film Ved, starring him and his wife Genelia, which became the Marathi One of the highest-grossing movies in the Chinese language. The film is directed by Ritesh in his directorial debut and produced by Genelia, who also stars alongside Jiya Shankar in her Marathi film debut.

According to Pinkvilla, he is now preparing to direct a film on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, which is expected to be officially announced soon.

“This is not just a film but an emotion of Riteish Deshmukh who decided to put all his energy into this passion project of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj becomes a reality. Riteish will not only direct the film but will also play the eponymous character of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The basic pre-production work has been completed and Riteish is now hoping to bring the film to life soon The movie is releasing,” said a source close to the development of the entertainment portal.

The film will be made bilingually in Marathi and Hindi and is produced by Jio Studios in collaboration with Mumbai Film Corporation. “National award-winning cinematographer Santosh Sivan will make his debut in Marathi cinema with this film, which is planned to be the most ambitious film in the industry. The music is by the reliable Ajay A Created by the Toole duo,” the source added.

Apart from Riteish, the cast is still under wraps and is planned to be announced later. Ritesh has already started preparing for his role as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja. “This is a traditional film and Ritesh is well aware of people’s expectations. He will leave no stone unturned to deliver the most authentic film on the life of the legendary Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.” News. person concluded.

Riteish Deshmukh is known for his versatile acting and has graced the silver screen with his memorable roles in films like Masti, Ek Villain, Dhamaal and Housefull series. Fans can look forward to his appearances in upcoming projects such as Kauda, ​​Visfot, and Raid 2.