‘Raja Shivaji’ Wraps 100-Day Shoot as Jio Studios Unveils Powerful Motion Poster

Jio Studios created a late-night buzz by dropping an evocative motion poster for Raja Shivaji while extending warm wishes to director Riteish Deshmukh. The post marked the completion of 100 days of filming and described the journey as one of “relentless hard work, dedication, and perseverance,” calling the film a cinematic homage to Maharashtra’s revered icon, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

The 12-second motion poster is steeped in symbolism and drama. It opens with a striking sunset silhouette of a robed figure overlooking historic forts, before transitioning into fiery visuals of a sword-wielding warrior. The imagery strongly evokes Shivaji Maharaj’s resistance against the Mughal forces and the birth of Hindavi Swarajya, setting the tone for an epic historical saga.

Directed by Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh, who also plays a key role in the film, Raja Shivaji is mounted on a grand scale. The project brings together Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company, with Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh serving as producers. The film’s release date—May 1, 2026—holds special significance as it coincides with Maharashtra Day and Shivaji Maharaj’s coronation anniversary.

The ensemble cast is one of the film’s biggest highlights, featuring Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amole Gupte, along with Genelia and Riteish Deshmukh. Each casting choice hints at layered performances aimed at doing justice to the historical narrative.

Technically, the film boasts an equally formidable lineup, with Santosh Sivan handling cinematography and Ajay-Atul composing the music. Designed as a true pan-India spectacle, Raja Shivaji will release in six languages—Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam—underscoring its ambition to reach audiences across the country.

With its filming milestone achieved and a visually stirring motion poster now out, Raja Shivaji has officially entered the high-anticipation zone. As Jio Studios promises an epic retelling rooted in pride, sacrifice, and legacy, audiences are eagerly waiting for what could be one of the biggest historical releases of 2026.