Riteish Deshmukh's Raja Shivaji Faces VFX Criticism; Cast Responds to Comparisons
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Riteish Deshmukh's Raja Shivaji Faces VFX Criticism; Cast Responds to Comparisons

Riteish Deshmukh's historical film Raja Shivaji, released on May 1, has received mixed reactions, particularly regarding its VFX quality. Co-star Abhishek Bachchan defended the film's visual effects, noting the limited budget and the time needed for VFX refinement. Riteish also addressed comparisons with similar Maratha-themed films Tanhaji and Chhaava, praising Ajay Devgn and Vicky Kaushal's work and highlighting the supportive environment within the Indian film industry.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
70%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 9 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on the film industry and entertainment sector without political framing. They present perspectives from actors involved, emphasizing professional support and industry camaraderie. The coverage remains centered on artistic and production aspects, avoiding political or ideological viewpoints.

Sentiment — Positive (70/100)

The tone across the articles is mixed, reflecting both criticism of the film's VFX and supportive responses from cast members. While acknowledging negative reactions, the coverage highlights positive remarks about industry collaboration and respect among peers, resulting in a balanced sentiment.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
timesnowRaja Shivaji: Abhishek Bachchan Reacts To VFX Criticism; 'The More Money You Can Pile...'CenterNeutral
timesnowRiteish Deshmukh Breaks Silence On Raja Shivaji's Comparison With Ajay Devgn's Tanhaji, Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava - EXCLUSIVECenterPositive

Coverage timeline

timesnow broke this story on 8 May, 06:31 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    timesnow8 May, 06:31 pm
    Riteish Deshmukh Breaks Silence On Raja Shivaji's Comparison With Ajay Devgn's Tanhaji, Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava - EXCLUSIVE
  2. 2
    timesnow9 May, 04:19 am
    Raja Shivaji: Abhishek Bachchan Reacts To VFX Criticism; 'The More Money You Can Pile...'

Lens Score breakdown

38/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
9 May 2026
Key entities
Riteish DeshmukhShivajiRajaGenelia D'SouzaVisual effectsAbhishek BachchanHistorical dramaVicky KaushalEpic filmBlockbuster (entertainment)Ajay DevgnMarathi people