Vicky Kaushal has expressed strong admiration for Riteish Deshmukh's upcoming film 'Raja Shivaji'. The actor recently watched a special glimpse of the historical drama and was particularly impressed by its action sequences.
'Epic Meet' Video of Vicky Kaushal and Riteish Deshmukh
JioStudios shared a video featuring the two actors, describing the clip as an “epic meet.” It quickly gained traction online. The video showed Vicky Kaushal and Riteish Deshmukh greeting each other and discussing the making of the film. During the discussion, Riteish recalled a powerful moment from the shoot when the crew chanted “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Ki Jai.”
Vicky Kaushal's Reaction Wins Fans
The video captured Vicky watching scenes from the film, and his reaction stood out. Reacting to the action sequences, he said, “I don't think Marathi cinema has seen an action sequence like this.” Vicky also extended his best wishes to Riteish for the film's release.
'Raja Shivaji': A Historical Action Drama
'Raja Shivaji' is a historical action drama based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film highlights the journey of the founder of the Maratha Empire. It is produced by Genelia Deshmukh and Jyoti Deshpande. Riteish Deshmukh leads the film in the title role. The cast also includes Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, and Bhagyashree.
Sharing the video, the production house wrote, “Two iconic stories, elevated by performances that truly do them justice! Advance booking is open (U/A 16+) (Marathi), book your tickets today! ‘The Founder of Hindavi Swarajya’ ‘Raja Shivaji’ in cinemas on 1st May, 2026.”
Chhaava's Massive Success
Chhaava, released in 2025, turned out to be a major blockbuster. It featured Vicky Kaushal in a powerful role as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The film also starred Divya Dutta, Rashmika Mandanna, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Akshaye Khanna. Vicky had earlier earned widespread praise for his portrayal in Chhaava.
Now, Riteish Deshmukh is set to bring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to life on screen. The anticipation for 'Raja Shivaji' is high, especially after Vicky Kaushal's glowing remarks.
