After the historic opening of the magnum opus, ‘Raja Shivaji’, the actor-director Riteish Deshmukh he made a heartfelt plea to his fans. With a record opening for a bilingual film at the box office, Deshmukh plans to save the experience for those who haven’t seen his film yet.
Riteish Deshmukh makes a humble request to his fans
On May 2, 2026, basking in the glow of critical and commercial success, Riteish Deshmukh took to his social media handle to share a video message in Marathi. While he appreciated the “overwhelming response,” he made a modest request about spoilers.“A humble request: Please do not upload videos on social media while watching the movie.”The director explained that while he loves seeing the excitement of fans, sharing key sequences and action set pieces online ruins the “greatness and emotional depth” he’s worked for over the years. Instead, he encouraged fans to post stills and photos as long as they don’t reveal crucial plot points, ensuring that all theatergoers can live Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy as they wish.
Industry and fan reactions to Riteish Deshmukh’s video
The comments section of Riteish’s video was quickly flooded with support.Actress Amruta Khanvilkar commented, “har har Mahadev …”Actor Nikitin Dhar said, “So happy for you Bhau…Lots of love…Har Har Mahadev”Fans praised the film’s authenticity, writing “Saheb khup chaan movie ahe” (Sir, it’s a very good movie), while another expressed pride, “@riteishd टुमचन धाँ प्डोज दुद्ध” (Riteish, I feel so proud of you).
More about ‘Raja Shivaji’
Raja Shivaji has not only captured hearts but has broken records for a historical drama rooted in the region. According to Sacnilk, the film collected a whopping Rs. 11.35 crore nett from 6,192 shows in India on the first day. The film includes a large number of actors Abhishek Bachchan, Genelia DeshmukhSanjay Dutt, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi and Amole Gupte. Salman KhanThe high-octane special appearance has become a major talking point, turning theaters into stadiums upon its entrance. The film also marks a special milestone as the acting debut of Riteish and Genelia’s son Rahyl.
