Riteish Deshmukh has strongly reacted to Bageshwar Baba’s remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ahead of Raja Shivaji. The response has intensified attention on the film and the wider controversy.
The *Raja Shivaji* trailer has triggered online backlash, with Riteish Deshmukh facing criticism over his casting as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The debate has quickly turned the film into a high-stakes test ahead of release.
Riteish Deshmukh’s *Raja Shivaji* trailer positions the film as a major historical spectacle with Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, and Vidya Balan in key roles. The *Raja Shivaji* launch also signals one of the biggest statements of Deshmukh’s career so far.
The *Raja Shivaji* teaser has been certified A by the CBFC, with a confirmed 2:34 runtime. Riteish Deshmukh’s promo is also set for a theatrical launch alongside *Dhurandhar The Revenge*.
*Malamaal Weekly 2* is officially in the works, with Paresh Rawal giving his nod and talks underway with Riteish Deshmukh and Rajpal Yadav. The new instalment is expected to expand the franchise with a fresh setting and characters while keeping its core comic chaos intact.
Dhamaal 4 has officially locked its release date for 12th June 2026. Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Sanjay Mishra and Jaaved Jaaferi return with the beloved comedy franchise directed by Indra Kumar, promising the biggest laugh riot of the year.
Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi starrer Ek Din will release in theatres on May 1, 2026. The Aamir Khan Productions film was earlier titled Mere Raho before reverting to its original name. The romantic drama will clash with Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji on the same day.
The best villain performances of 2025 include Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar, Riteish Deshmukh in Raid 2, Arjun Rampal in Dhurandhar, Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Thamma, and Randeep Hooda in Jaat. These actors delivered memorable antagonist roles that defined the year.
Mastiii 4 has officially become one of the biggest disasters of 2025, collecting just Rs 10.95 crore net in its first week. The Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani and Vivek Oberoi starrer adult comedy has failed to recover even its print and advertising costs, marking a disastrous end for the franchise.
Bringing back the trio of Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani and Vivek Oberoi, the fourth instalment of the Mastiii franchise disappointed fans over its opening weekend.
Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani and Vivek Oberoi starrer opened to disappointing box office numbers. The adult comedy struggled to attract audiences despite the franchise’s previous successes.
The release of Mastiii 4 has turned into a nightmare for the makers. Reports are flooding in from across Mumbai that shows of the Riteish Deshmukh and Vivek Oberoi starrer are being cancelled due to zero audience. Angry viewers are calling it the “torture of 2025,” with one fan even labeling it Milap Zaveri’s worst film ever.
