Remo D’Souza calls Riteish Deshmukh’s ‘Raja Shivaji’ inspiring: 'You've made us feel history'

Director-choreographer Remo D'Souza recently praised actor-director Riteish Deshmukh, thanking him for his outstanding vision and impeccable execution in the newly released ‘Raja Shivaji’. Remo commended Riteish's work on this historical epic about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Remo D'Souza shares BTS dance sequence

On Monday, Remo posted a behind-the-scenes video featuring a dance sequence from the film on Instagram. Alongside it, he shared a detailed caption that read, “Dearest riteishd, the technical brilliance, vision, and sheer honesty with which you’ve brought this story to life is nothing short of inspiring. You haven’t just recreated history, you’ve made us feel it. That, to me, is the mark of a truly exceptional filmmaker. A heartfelt congratulations to geneliad as well, as your performance was beautiful, powerful, and filled with authenticity”.




He further mentioned, “It’s something that will stay with audiences for a long time. I’m truly grateful to you for making me a part of the grand spectacle and a moment in cinema history. This experience means more than words can express. Forever grateful”.

Raja Shivaji's legacy

‘Raja Shivaji’ focuses on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, creating excitement with its epic historical scope and depiction of the iconic warrior-king. Produced with immense grandeur, it combines action, drama, and patriotic fervor to highlight his bravery and tactical mastery. The impressive lineup features Genelia D'Souza, Vidya Balan, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, and more, alongside Salman Khan's cameo as Jiva Mahala.


The film opened well due to advance bookings and its holiday release. It maintained steady business over the first weekend, but weekday collection depended on audience response and reviews. Overall, it has performed well among recent historical films.

Raja Shivaji's box-office collection

As per Sacnilk reports, the film earned Rs 5.6 crore from 5,145 shows on day four. That's a sharp 53.3% decline from Sunday's Rs 12 crore haul. Domestic net collections now total Rs 46.95 crore, with gross figures at Rs 39.50 crore.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”