The buzz going on about actor Riteish Deshmukh’s upcoming film “Raja Shivaji” is not just because of its grand scale or star cast – this time the matter is a little more personal too. The most important thing is that Riteish Deshmukh has not only acted in this film but has also directed it. His wife Genelia Deshmukh will be seen in the lead role with him, which makes this project even more interesting.

Rahul Deshmukh will be seen

Let us tell you that there is a big surprise for the fans of Riteish Deshmukh in this film. Actually, his son Rahil Deshmukh has debuted in the film. 10 year old Rahil is playing the childhood character of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in this film. Many people are surprised and excited to see his look and screen presence in the trailer. This is his first step in the film industry, and obviously this is also an emotional moment for Ritesh.

Talking about the star cast of the film “Raja Shivaji”, it is quite strong. This includes names like Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan and Jitendra Joshi.

Let us tell you that the trailer of the film was launched in a grand event on 20th April and the initial reactions have been quite positive. Especially the visuals, period setup and emotional angle have increased people’s excitement. If the trailer is anything to go by, the film appears to be not just a historical tale, but a story of family and legacy made on a larger scale—where real life and reel life meet in an interesting way.