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thebalanced.newsRiteish Deshmukh's Raja Shivaji Trailer Released; Salman Khan Confirmed in Key Role
Riteish Deshmukh's historical epic Raja Shivaji, releasing on May 1, 2026, portrays the life of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film features a star-studded cast including Salman Khan in a significant cameo as Jeeva Mahala, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Vidya Balan, and Genelia Deshmukh. The trailer, launched in Mumbai, showcases grand battle sequences, emotional depth, and music by Ajay-Atul. Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh expressed emotional gratitude at the launch, highlighting the decade-long journey behind the project. The film will release in Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu.
Political Bias
0%99%1%
Sentiment
73%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 26 sources
● Left 0%● Center 99%● Right 1%
The article group presents a largely cultural and historical narrative centered on the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with no overt political framing. Coverage includes perspectives from the film's cast and crew, emphasizing artistic and production aspects. Some sources highlight regional pride and historical significance, while others focus on celebrity involvement and cinematic scale, reflecting a blend of cultural reverence and entertainment industry viewpoints.
Sentiment — Positive (73/100)
Overall sentiment across the articles is positive and celebratory, focusing on the film's grandeur, star cast, and emotional significance. The trailer launch elicited emotional responses from the cast, especially Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh, which is highlighted sympathetically. While some criticism of Riteish Deshmukh's portrayal appears, it is limited and balanced by widespread praise for the film's ambition and production quality.
How 15 sources covered this story
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Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 20 Apr, 12:00 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1indianexpress20 Apr, 12:00 pm'Genelia Deshmukh chased and fed Riteish Deshmukh on Raja Shivaji set': Bhagyashree
- 2moneycontrol20 Apr, 12:20 pmBoman Irani praises Riteish Deshmukh at Raja Shivaji trailer launch; jokes 'I wasn't even asked for the film'- Moneycontrol.com
- 3news1820 Apr, 12:24 pmRaja Shivaji Trailer: Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan's Historical Drama Promises Scale And Emotion WATCH
- 4indianexpress20 Apr, 12:42 pmRaja Shivaji trailer: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj set to trample invaders for 'Hindavi Swarajya'
- 5indiatoday20 Apr, 12:57 pmRaja Shivaji trailer: Riteish Deshmukh fights for Maratha pride in period drama
- 6hindustantimes20 Apr, 01:14 pmRiteish Deshmukh breaks down at Raja Shivaji trailer launch, thanks Abhishek Bachchan: 'Stood with me like a brother'
- 7economictimes20 Apr, 01:43 pmRaja Shivaji trailer out: Riteish Deshmukh brings Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's legacy to life in historical drama
- 8indiatvnews20 Apr, 01:48 pmRaja Shivaji trailer out now: Riteish Deshmukh makes roaring comeback with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's tale
- 9republicworld20 Apr, 02:08 pm'Auraless' Riteish Deshmukh Gets Dragged For Playing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj In Raja Shivaji, Netizens Say 'He's A Complete Misfit'
- 10ndtv20 Apr, 02:18 pmRiteish Deshmukh Breaks Down At i Raja Shivaji i Trailer Launch, Reveals He Wanted To Make The Film 10 Years Ago
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Sources analysed
- 26
- Last analysed
- 20 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- ShivajiRiteish DeshmukhGenelia D'SouzaAbhishek BachchanSanjay DuttVidya BalanMarathi languageRajaMumbaiHindiFardeen KhanMahesh Manjrekar
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