Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) is all praise for Riteish Deshmukh’s performance in the historical drama Raja Shivaji (released May 1, 2026), stating the actor “literally looks like Shivaji Maharaj”.
Following the film’s release, Varma took to X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate Genelia Deshmukh on the film’s success, highlighting its strong box office performance
RGV stated that Riteish is creating “mayhem in the theatres” with his dual role as both director and actor.
He described the film’s box office run as both “slashing and smashing”.: Varma praised Riteish’s “intensity” and transformation, reinforcing that he embodied the Maratha warrior king.Raja Shivaji reportedly had a massive opening, becoming the highest-opening Marathi film with a strong Day 1 collection.
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