Riteish, Genelia seek blessings at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Temple in Bhiwandi

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26 Apr 2026, 19:04 GMT+10

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 26 (ANI): Star couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh have been busy promoting their upcoming film 'Raja Shivaji'.

Amid the promotional spree, Riteish and Genelia on Sunday visited Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Temple in Bhiwandi and offered their prayers.

Directed by Riteish, the historical action drama chronicles the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. In the movie, Riteish essays the titular role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Bhagyashree, Mahesh Manjerakar, and Boman Irani are also a part of the movie.

Mounted on a grand cinematic canvas, the film features high-octane action, rich world-building, and top technical excellence.

With music by the celebrated duo Ajay-Atul and cinematography by internationally acclaimed Santosh Sivan, Raja Shivaji is set to deliver a visual spectacle with strong emotional resonance.

Recently at the trailer launch, couple Riteish and Genelia broke down while talking about the movie.

Riteish later thanked Genelia for standing by him and supporting him throughout the journey of making the film.

Presented by Jio Studios and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh under the banner of Mumbai Film Company, Raja Shivaji is set to release in cinemas worldwide on May 1, in Marathi, Hindi and Telugu. (ANI)

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