From Raja Shivaji to Farzand, films that immortalised the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on screen

On the occasion of Shivaji Jayanti, we look at Indian films that immortalised the legacy of the legendary Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his vision of 'Purna Swaraj'

Updated On: 2025-02-19 10:24 AM IST

Compiled by : Athulya Nambiar

Shivaji Maharaj

Sinhagad (1933 & 1935)

It is Marathi historical fact film directed by V. Shantaram. The story was based on Hari Narayan Apte's literary classic novel "Gad Ala Pan Sinha Gela" (I Won The Fort But Lost A Lion). Apte was a famous Marathi novelist of the early twentieth century.

Raja Shivaji (1952)

A Hindi film starring Chandrakant as Shivaji.

Maratha Tituka Melvava (1964)

A historical Marathi film about Shivaji’s ideals and governance.

Farzand (2018)

A Marathi historical film about Shivaji’s trusted warrior, Kondaji Farzand.

Pawankhind (2022)

A Marathi film about Bajiprabhu Deshpande’s sacrifice while protecting Shivaji.

Tanhaji (2020) 

This commercial Hindi film was focused on Shivaji Maharaj's trusted aide Tanhaji Malusare and his the battle of Kondadev fort

Rajmata Jijau (2011)

A Marathi film focusing on Shivaji’s mother, Jijabai.

Me Shivaji Raje Bhosale Boltoy (2009)

A modern Marathi film where Shivaji Maharaj's spirit inspires a common man.

Fatteshikast (2019)

A Marathi film showcasing Shivaji’s guerrilla warfare tactics.

Raja Shivaji (upcoming)

Raja Shivaji is a historical action film directed by Riteish Deshmukh, who will also play Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the movie. The film follows the journey of young Shivaji, who rebelled against mighty powers and went on to become the revered Raja Shivaji.

Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat (Upcoming) 

It is an unreleased Indian Marathi-language period drama film directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and produced by Vaseem Qureshi under the banner of Qureshi Productions. Akshay Kumar will play the Maratha king. This will also mark his first Marathi film

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