Salman Khan to appear in 'Raja Shivaji'; Riteish Deshmukh makes the big announcement

In a revelation that has set social media ablaze, actor and filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh has officially confirmed that Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will be part of the highly anticipated period film 'Raja Shivaji'. The unexpected announcement has sent anticipation around the project soaring to an entirely new level.

Riteish Deshmukh reveals Salman Khan's involvement in 'Raja Shivaji'

Riteish Deshmukh, who hosts 'Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6', casually but confidently dropped the bombshell during a recent episode of the show. "Salman Khan is playing a major role in Raja Shivaji," he declared, a statement that instantly went viral and triggered a wave of excitement among fans of both stars.

More about Salman Khan's role in 'Raja Shivaji'

According to the Moneycontrol report, specific details about the character Salman Khan will portray remain tightly under wraps. Fans are already spinning theories. Will he play a powerful historical ally, a mentor figure, or a pivotal character who shapes Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's legendary journey? For now, the makers have stayed silent on the specifics, letting the curiosity build.

On the other hand, several social media posts suggested that the superstar is set to play the role of Jiva Mahala in the movie.

More about 'Raja Shivaji'

'Raja Shivaji' traces the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the revered Maratha empire's warrior ruler and enduring symbol of courage, leadership, and vision. Riteish Deshmukh has been deeply passionate about bringing this story to the big screen, championing the project both as an actor and a filmmaker. Salman Khan's addition signals clear pan-India ambitions for the film, blending its cultural and historical weight with massive commercial appeal.

The cast of the film includes Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Vidya Balan, Genelia Deshmukh, Mahesh Manjrekar, Amol Gupte, Bhagyashree, Jitendra Joshi, Boman Irani, Sachin Khedekar, Fardeeen Khan, and more.

The duo, Ajay-Atul, has composed the music for the film.

'Raja Shivaji' is set to release on May 1.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”