Riteish Deshmukhand Mukesh AmbanisJio Studiosare collaborating onRaja Shivaji, a historical action movie about the founder of the Maratha empire.
Filmed in both Marathi and Hindi, the film will follow the journey of young Shivaji, who founded the empire in the 17th century.
Raja Shivajiwill be produced by Jyoti Deshpande and actressGenelia Deshmukh, the wife of Riteish Deshmukh, with music composed by brothers and music duo AjayAtul.
Riteish Deshmukh will direct and star in ‘Raja Shivaji.‘Jio Studios, Mumbai Film Company
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not a mere historical figure; he is an emotion, a timeless saga of valour, and a beacon of hope that has illuminated hearts for over three and a half centuries, actor-director Deshmukh said.
Our deepest aspiration has always been to immortalize his awe-inspiring journey on the grand canvas of cinema a journey of epic proportions.
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Jyoti Deshpande, President of Media and Entertainment at Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Media, added: At Jio Studios, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of storytelling and bringing diverse narratives to audiences worldwide.Raja Shivajiembodies this vision, its not just a regional tale, its a culturally rooted narrative designed to transcend languages and regions.
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Deshmukh made his directorial debut withVed(2022) and acted in the likes ofTFTNW(2022) and theHousefullfranchise.
Cinematography comes from Santosh Sivan, who has largely worked in Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil cinema.Raja Shivajimarks his debut in Marathi cinema.
