Audiences are eagerly awaiting *Raja Shivaji*, the film directed by Riteish Deshmukh. Now, the trailer for this multi-starrer film has been released today. In the movie, Riteish Deshmukh is seen portraying the character of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Additionally, the film features stars such as Genelia Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Vidya Balan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Mahesh Manjrekar in pivotal roles.

**What Does the Trailer Offer?**
This 3-minute and 5-second trailer offers glimpses of valor, warfare, action, and emotion. The trailer opens with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's childhood, but soon transitions to reveal his persona as a warrior filled with bravery and courage—a figure who confronts the Mughals and struggles to establish *Swarajya* (self-rule). The trailer showcases everything from grand action sequences to powerful dialogue delivery. It also highlights the film's massive star-studded cast.

**A Stellar Cast on Display**
The trailer provides a glimpse of the film's entire ensemble cast. Abhishek Bachchan plays the role of Shivaji Maharaj's elder brother, Sambhaji Shahaji Maharaj, while Sanjay Dutt portrays Afzal Khan. The cast also includes Sachin Khedekar as Shahaji Raje Bhosale, Bhagyashree as Jijabai, Vidya Balan as Badi Begum, Fardeen Khan as Shah Jahan, Jitendra Joshi as Pant, Amol Gupte as Adil Shah, and Genelia Deshmukh as Sai Bai.

Furthermore, actors such as Boman Irani and Mahesh Manjrekar will also be seen in the film. The presence of these artists adds even more grandeur to the movie. Notably, Riteish Deshmukh's son plays the role of the adolescent Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

**Salman to Play a Key Role**
A day prior to the trailer's release, Riteish Deshmukh surprised fans with a major announcement regarding the film, revealing that Salman Khan would also be a part of *Raja Shivaji*. Riteish shared that Salman will be playing a significant role in the movie. Following this announcement by Riteish, fan excitement surrounding the film has surged even further, and they are eager to see Salman Khan in this avatar.

**The Story of 'Raja Shivaji' Will Be Unique**
The story of the film 'Raja Shivaji' is based on the life of the great Maratha warrior, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Riteish Deshmukh has stated that he intends to narrate the story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj freshly and distinctly.

**The Film to Release on May 1st**
Directed by Riteish Deshmukh, 'Raja Shivaji' has been jointly produced by Jio Studios and Genelia D'Souza. 'Raja Shivaji' is scheduled to hit theaters on May 1st. According to various media reports, the film's budget is estimated to exceed ₹100 crore.

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