Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji is stepping into the public spotlight with a move that signals a big screen-first rollout. As of March 2026, the film’s teaser has received an “A” certification from the Central Board of Film Certification, and its officially listed runtime clocks in at 2 minutes and 34 seconds, making it a tightly cut first glimpse into Deshmukh’s ambitious historical epic.
What makes the development even more interesting is the launch strategy. Instead of dropping quietly online first, the teaser is positioned for maximum theatre impact by being attached to one of March’s most high-profile releases, Dhurandhar The Revenge.
The Latest Update: CBFC A Certificate And 2:34 Runtime Confirmed
The CBFC certification confirms the teaser’s “A” rating along with its 2:34 duration. The certification detail is likely to fuel curiosity around the tone of Raja Shivaji, especially as the film is being mounted as a large-scale, pan-India historical action drama anchored by Deshmukh in the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The teaser is also set to play in cinemas with Dhurandhar The Revenge, which releases worldwide on March 19, 2026. The spy-action thriller is written, directed and produced by Aditya Dhar, and is presented by Jio Studios with B62 Studios. Its ensemble cast includes Ranveer Singh alongside Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun.
Raja Shivaji: What We Know About The Film So Far
Raja Shivaji is directed by Riteish Deshmukh, who also headlines the film as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The project is presented by Jio Studios and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh under Mumbai Film Company.
The film boasts a loaded cast that includes Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amole Gupte and Genelia Deshmukh. Music is by Ajay-Atul, with Santosh Sivan serving as cinematographer. The film is locked for a worldwide theatrical release on May 1, 2026.
Riteish Deshmukh’s Recent And Upcoming Work
Deshmukh last stepped behind the camera with Ved (2022), his Marathi directorial that also featured him in a leading role. On the acting front, he starred in the Hindi crime thriller Visfot (2024), which premiered on JioCinema. His last release was Mastiii 4.
Looking ahead, 2026 is shaping up to be a packed year. Apart from Raja Shivaji arriving on May 1, 2026, Deshmukh is also part of the ensemble comedy Dhamaal 4, which is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 12, 2026.
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