Ritesh Deshmukh Appeals to Fans to Avoid Spoilers for 'Raja Shivaji'

Release and Audience Response

'Raja Shivaji' premiered in theaters on May 1 and has received an overwhelmingly positive response from audiences. Actor-director Ritesh Deshmukh expressed his gratitude towards viewers for their support but also made a special request. He shared a video on Instagram urging fans not to share scenes or plot details from the film on social media.

Ritesh Deshmukh's Reaction to the Film's Success

In a video message, Ritesh spoke in Marathi, stating, 'Hello! We have released the film 'Raja Shivaji', based on the story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Many of you have watched it and given it a fantastic response. The entire team and I are very grateful for your love.'

A Special Request from Ritesh

He continued, 'I have just one request. I understand your excitement. Many of you are recording videos inside theaters and posting them online. I kindly ask you not to share such videos.' He also included a caption in Marathi, which translates to, 'A humble request: Please do not upload videos on social media while watching the film.'

Cameo by Salman Khan

'Raja Shivaji' features a star-studded cast including Abhishek Bachchan, Genelia Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, and Amol Gupte. Many viewers have expressed their delight over Salman Khan's special appearance, which has sparked considerable discussion on social media. Salman portrays the character Jiva Mahala, who, despite having limited screen time, leaves a significant impact due to his bravery and loyalty. Additionally, Ritesh and Genelia's son, Rahil, has made his acting debut in this film.