Raja Shivaji (2026)

Storyline

Set in 17th century India, Raja Shivaji follows Shivaji, played by Riteish Deshmukh, from his boyhood to his years as a young leader. Raised by his mother Jijabai, he learns courage and a clear sense of purpose from her. As he grows, Shivaji dreams of a land ruled by its own people, called Swarajya. Powerful forces block him. The Bijapur sultanate and the Mughals both hold great strength, and he must gather trusted followers, plan his battles with care and make political allies. His path leads to a tense meeting with Afzal Khan, played by Sanjay Dutt.

About Raja Shivaji

Raja Shivaji is a 2026 Marathi film. It is directed by Riteish Deshmukh and produced by Genelia D'Souza, with music by Ajay Gogavale. Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar and Sachin Khedekar appear in it, alongside 10 more credited names. It streams on Netflix.

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