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Raja Shivaji trailer: Riteish Deshmukh transforms into Maratha king, Sanjay Dutt plays Afzal Khan
Updated On: 20 April, 2026 05:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji trailer highlights the Maratha king’s fierce battle against Afzal Khan and his pursuit of Swarajya. The film features a strong ensemble cast and intense action, focusing on a key chapter from Shivaji’s life

Riteish Deshmukh in a still from Raja Shivaji
The trailer of Raja Shivaji has been unveiled by Riteish Deshmukh, who plays the legendary Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, and Vidya Balan in pivotal roles.
Raja Shivaji trailer
The trailer offers a glimpse into the film, with Riteish portraying Shivaji as a determined leader striving to establish swarajya (self-rule) in his land. He takes on the formidable Mughal commander Afzal Khan, played by Sanjay Dutt, in intense sword-fighting sequences. Abhishek Bachchan essays the role of Shivaji’s brother, Sambhaji Shahaji Bhosle, as the two join forces in their fight against the Mughals. The film highlights a crucial chapter from Shivaji’s life, focusing on how he outmaneuvered Afzal Khan using strategic guerrilla warfare.

