"Tanhya chya naman, Raje!" Ajay Devgn expresses support to Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh ahead of 'Raja Shivaji' release

"Tanhya chya naman, Raje!" Ajay Devgn expresses support to Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh ahead of 'Raja Shivaji' release
The much-awaited excitement for 'Raja Shivaji' is high as its closer to its release date. The film is written, directed and produced by Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh. The film will portray one of the greatest warrior kings, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Ajay Devgn's warm support

Actor Ajay Devgn has now fueled the excitement by extending a warm shoutout to Raja Shivaji and Riteish Deshmukh. The actor, who headlined 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior' (2020), made his support even more special by extending his salute as ‘Tanhaji’, the trusted lieutenant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Sharing the Hindi version of Raja Shivaji Anthem ‘Chhatrapati’ on his Instagram stories, Ajay Devgn wrote, “Tanhya chya naman, Raje! This looks incredible! Wishing you nothing but glory for #RajaShivaji @riteishd Jai Shivray!”
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'Raja Shivaji' trailer

Meanwhile, the much-awaited trailer of the historical epic is set for a grand release on April 20, offering a peek into India’s most respected historic leader and the founder of Hindavi Swarajya.

Iconic starcasts

The film brings together a exciting cast from Hindi and Marathi cinema, including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Boman Irani, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amol Gupte, Genelia Deshmukh, and Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh.

'Raja Shivaji' release date

'Raja Shivaji', a historical epic based on the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is set to release in cinemas worldwide on 1 May 2026 in Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu, bringing to life an epic that celebrates India’s history with scale, soul, and spectacle.
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