'Raja Shivaji' FIRST reviews: Netizens call it Riteish Deshmukh's career best, say Ajay-Atul's music the film's soul, praise Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan's performance
etimes.in / May 01, 2026, 12:08 (IST)
Riteish Deshmukh's directorial debut, 'Raja Shivaji', has premiered to strong reviews, earning a 4-star rating from trade analyst Taran Adarsh. The film is lauded as a grand cinematic tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with Adarsh praising Deshmukh's direction and calling his performance career-best. The ensemble cast and Ajay-Atul's electrifying music are also highlighted as major strengths.