The teaser of Raja Shivaji offers a glimpse into Riteish Deshmukh’s ambitious historical epic, with Vidya Balan standing out through her powerful screen presence and dialogue delivery.
On Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company unveiled the powerful first poster of Raja Shivaji, featuring Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh in the iconic role of Shivaji Maharaj.
Marathi cinema’s grand historical Raja Shivaji has wrapped filming. Directed by Riteish Deshmukh and backed by Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company, the multilingual epic releases worldwide on May 1, 2026.
A tragic accident occurred during Raja Shivaji's shoot as dancer Saurabh Sharma, 26, drowned in Maharashtra’s Krishna River. He went missing Tuesday evening and was found dead Thursday morning.
Vicky Kaushal, along with the Chhaava team, paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort on Shiv Jayanti. Dressed in traditional attire, they offered prayers, symbolizing respect for the legendary Maratha king. The moment captured history, heritage, and honor, setting the tone for their upcoming cinematic tribute.
Rishab Shetty, renowned for his powerful performances and exceptional directorial skills, has taken on a monumental role by portraying Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in an upcoming historical epic, directed by Sandeep Singh.
Sanghnomics: With a massive mandate in Maharashtra, the Mahayuti alliance faces immense expectations. Inspired by Shivaji Maharaj, BJP and Shiv Sena may adopt his administrative principles, such as ruling as trustees and fair taxation policies. Shivaji’s legacy also includes economic incentives to stimulate trade and agriculture
The police in Sindhudurg district were looking for Apte since the statue made by him and installed at the Rajkot fort in Malvan collapsed on August 26, less than nine months after it was inaugurated. Police had formed seven teams to trace him.
The 35-foot statue of the 17th century Maratha empire founder, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rajkot fort in Sindhudurg on December 4 last year, collapsed on Monday afternoon.
However, some historians have claimed the 'wagh nakh' used to kill Afzal Khan was in the state's Satara district itself, though these assertions have been refuted by state culture minister Sudhir Mungantiwar and others.
Modi paid homage to the rich maritime heritage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who constructed several coastal and sea forts, including the Sindhudurg Fort.
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) will sign an MoU with the Maharashtra government next week, bringing back the 17th-century Tiger Claws weapon, believed to belong to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, for an exhibition in India.