Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji will release in multiple languages, with the Hindi version 8 minutes shorter than the Marathi cut. The filmmaker has opted for a crisper edit for Hindi audiences while retaining the original local flavour

Riteish Deshmukh hit back at criticism over Raja Shivaji’s trailer, calling claims about distorted facts “nonsense.” He defended the depiction of the Wagh Nakh scene and urged viewers to watch the film for clarity when it releases on May 1, 2026