Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza are not only a wonderful couple on screen, but in real life too they are recognized as a beautiful couple and parents. His sons Ryan and Rahil’s manners are often discussed on social media, especially when they greet the paparazzi with folded hands. Now this family is in the headlines for another big reason. Both Riteish and Genelia are returning together on the big screen. This time Ritesh is not only acting but also taking charge of direction. Following his footsteps, his son Rahil has also entered the world of acting. Rahil is going to make his big screen debut through his father’s film ‘Raja Shivaji’, the first glimpse of which has been seen in the recently released trailer.
Rahil’s debut with the film ‘Raja Shivaji’
The trailer of the film ‘Raja Shivaji’, released on April 20, has created tremendous excitement among the audience. The trailer starts with an impressive glimpse of Riteish Deshmukh’s 10-year-old son Rahil. In this historical drama, Rahil is seen playing the childhood role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. In the opening scenes of the film, he can be seen talking about ‘Swaraj’, which takes the audience straight to that glorious period. After this the story moves forward and Ritesh Deshmukh brings Maharaj’s journey from youth to adulthood alive on screen. The film is a grand saga of India’s greatest warrior king’s bravery, unwavering faith and the dream of Swarajya that resides in every heart.
Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia with both sons.
Huge star cast of the film
‘Raja Shivaji’ is not just a film but a star-studded epic. Riteish Deshmukh is leading the film in the lead role, but many big names of the industry are associated with him. Big stars like Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan will be seen in the film. Apart from these, experienced actors like Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Boman Irani, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi and Amol Gupte will strengthen the story of the film. Genelia Deshmukh is also playing an important role in this project, which makes this film even more special for her entire family.
Release date and historical significance
Presented by Jio Studios and made under the banner of Mumbai Film Company, the film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh. The music of the film is composed by the famous duo Ajay-Atul, who are known for their powerful tunes. ‘Raja Shivaji’ is set to release in theaters worldwide on May 1, 2026 in Marathi, Hindi and Telugu languages. It is noteworthy that choosing May 1 as the date for the release of the film is very symbolic, because ‘Maharashtra Day’ is celebrated on this day. There could not have been a better time than this to bring on screen this great saga related to the formation and history of Maharashtra.
Who was Ratish Deshmukh’s father?
It is going to be a memorable experience for the audience to see Riteish and his son Rahil playing different stages of the same historical character. Let us tell you, Ritesh Deshmukh comes from a political family. His father Vilas Rao Deshmukh was a powerful Congress leader and was also the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. His stature was very big in Maharashtra politics. Recently, Ritesh cried remembering his father at the trailer launch of his film and Genelia also cried after seeing him crying.
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