'Bal Shivaji': Akash Thosar looks impressive as 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj'; First look out!

Ravi Jadhav's upcoming historical epic 'Bal Shivaji' has already created a buzz on social media. Today, on the the occasion of 350th anniversary of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the makers dropped the first look poster revealing the lead actor of Marathi films heartthrob Sairat fame Akash Thosar as 'Bal Shivaji'.

Marathi cinema's ace filmmaker Ravi Jadhav launched the first look of 'Bal Shivaji', starring Akash Thosar as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. 'Bal Shivaji' stands to be the first Marathi venture to be made on a massive scale and an expensive budget, promising to add epic value to the film.


The film will capture the adolescent years of the courageous Maratha ruler, revealing gripping and compelling details that transpired in his life from the time he turned 12, to the age of 16.

Filmmaker Sandeep Singh said, “Everyone knows Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. But little is known about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's formative years - his childhood. When Ravi Jadhavji narrated the story, I was mesmerised. The story is about mother and son and how Shivaji was brought up to be the world's most fearless warrior."

Director Ravi Jadhav said, “My film will show the invaluable contribution made by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s parents, Jijamata and Shahaji Raje Bhosale, building a strong foundation for him as a child. How from a young age his skills were sharpened as a warrior and a ruler. I worked on the script for nine years and am now all charged up to execute my vision on screen. This is the first time that I will be making history as a director. Sandeep Singh understood the significance of telling the tale of valour. Akash Thosar was our unanimous choice to play the lead in the film. He has the regal look and the personality to play the young king. I am impressed with his enthusiasm and keenness to essay the role.”

'Bal Shivaji' will be directed by Ravi Jadhav and written by Chinmay Mandlekar and Ravi Jadhav. The film will hit the floor by this year's end and be shot extensively all over Maharashtra.