Mumbai: Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh is making headlines for his upcoming film ‘Raja Shivaji’. The makers released the trailer of the film on Monday, and after watching it, people’s excitement has increased even more. The film is also special because it is being directed by Riteish Deshmukh himself and stars opposite Genelia D’Souza. Furthermore, another reason why ‘Raja Shivaji’ is special for Riteish is that it marks the debut of his son, Rahyl.
When did the makers release the trailer of the film?
Riteish Deshmukh announced the film ‘Raja Shivaji’ in 2024. Since then, updates about the film have been sparse. However, the film’s trailer has now been released, opening with a glimpse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s childhood.
This character is played by none other than Riteish Deshmukh’s 10-year-old son, Rahyl Deshmukh. This film marks Rahyl’s debut in the film industry.
Seeing Rahyl in a Genelia-Riteish film is going to be an amazing experience.
The trailer was launched at a grand event on Monday, attended by key figures involved in the film.
What is the role of Rahyl in the film?
In ‘Raja Shivaji’, Rahyl plays the childhood role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Rahyl is the younger son of Riteish and Genelia, their elder son is named Riaan. The two have often been seen out with family, where their good behavior has often been discussed.
The trailer was launched at a grand event on April 20, attended by key figures involved in the film.
What is the star cast of the film?
In addition to Genelia and Ritesh, the film ‘Raja Shivaji’ also stars actors like Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, and Jitendra Joshi.
Ritesh recently confirmed that Salman Khan will also be joining the film.
Riteish, who hosts ‘Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6’, casually but confidently during a recent episode of the show, said that “Salman Khan is playing a major role in Raja Shivaji.”
Regarding the actor’s role, it is being reported that Salman may appear in the film as Jiva Mahala.
