Raja Shivaji Stars Work for Free Says Riteish Deshmukh

Raja Shivaji is doing very well at the box office in Maharashtra. The film has got the highest number of screens for a Marathi movie in the state. Director and actor Riteish Deshmukh said that all the big actors in the film worked for free. He told that everyone acted without taking money because they respect Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Riteish shared that he spent three and a half years writing the film.

Reteish also said that the history of Maharaj is so big that one film is not enough. The team made sure not to change any facts and kept the story true to history. The film is released in both Hindi and Marathi so more people can watch it. Riteish feels summer holidays are the best time for families and kids to learn about Shivaji Maharaj.

Raja Shivaji has a huge star cast from Hindi and Marathi cinema. Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Boman Irani, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amol Gupte, and Genelia Deshmukh are all part of the film. Riteish also acts in it and has directed it. Fans on social media are praising the cast for supporting the film without fees. Many called it a rare and proud moment for Marathi cinema.

The movie is getting strong word of mouth across Maharashtra. It has had a solid run at the domestic box office so far. People are liking the grand scale, real locations, and honest storytelling. Riteish also mentioned Salman Khan is like his brother and gave him full support. Many schools are planning special shows for students. The makers said their main aim was to show the greatness of Shivaji Maharaj to the new generation without making any compromise.