Riteish Deshmukh’s ‘Raja Shivaji’ has been making headlines for various reasons such as story, direction and performance. Among all this, one of the factors that has helped the film garner all the love and attention is the cameo. Salman Khan. For the uninitiated, Salman Khan is playing a brief but very crucial role in Riteish Deshmukh-directed ‘Raja Shivaji’. The character of Jiva Mahala, one of the greatest warriors known for his bravery and loyalty, leaves an impression in his limited screen time. The internet reactions prove that audiences can’t get enough of Salman Khan’s cameo.
The internet has reacted to Salman Khan’s cameo in ‘Raja Shivaji’
Salman Khan left netizens in awe as one netizen wrote, “When #salmankhan comes in, even a cameo becomes a moment of power!! This is when a director truly understands his aura.“#DidSalmanKhan really justify the role of Jeeva Mahala in Raja Shivaji, the fierce protector of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj…or was she not that good? #RajaShivaji #RiteishDeshmukh,” another netizen shared.Reacting to Salman’s performance, one of the netizens wrote, “Man, just saw the cameo… what a powerful visual! What a look – pure iconic stuff in Salman Khan’s Jiva Mahala #RajaShivaji. Absolutely loved it. Theaters will explode with whistles and applause!” Another described the performance as a “powerful cameo”.“Salman Khan’s moustache, traditional turban and Maratha warrior attire – Salman’s entrance is awesome, it’s amazing,” wrote another netizen.
More about ‘Raja Shivaji’
Written and directed by Riteish Deshmukh, the film chronicles the bravery of the Maratha warrior. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Released on May 1, 2026, the film has an ensemble cast where each actor is praised for their character. It has Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Bhonsale, Vidya Balan as Badi Begum, Boman Irani as Peer Baba, Bhagyashree Jijabai among others.
