Raja Shivaji’s Hindi Version 8 Minutes Shorter Than Its Marathi Version? Deets Inside

Raja Shivaji is one of the most anticipated projects of the year, and the movie is set to release in theatres on May 1. While we are aware that the movie will be released in multiple languages, the update has it that the movie will have a different runtime in Hindi and Marathi.

As per Bollywood Hungama,the CBFC has given Raja Shivaji a UA 16+ certificate. The report states that the Marathi version will be 3 hours, 15 minutes, and 5 seconds long. Meanwhile, the Hindi version of the movie will be exactly 8 minutes shorter; in other words, the Hindi version of the film will be 3 hours, 7 minutes, and 5 seconds long. It is not the CBFC that has asked Riteish for any edits, but he decides to keep the Hindi version a little crisper.

“Usually, two versions

of a film have the same duration. However, Riteish Deshmukh has tried a novel experiment and kept the narrative crisp for the Hindi audience. Meanwhile, for the Marathi audience, which would probably be more attracted to the film due to the local flavour, the actor-director has gone for a longer version,” a source shared while speaking to the portal.

About Raja Shivaji

Raja Shivaji features Riteish Deshmukh in the titular role. He boasts an impressive ensemble, including Abhishek Bachchan, Genelia Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, and Amole Gupte, among others. The film’s trailer was recently released.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Maratha Empire in western India. He established an independent kingdom by challenging the Deccan Sultanates and the Mughal Empire. In 1663, Shivaji led a successful raid on Pune, targeting Mughal general Shaista Khan, which weakened Mughal control in the region. In 1664, Shivaji conducted the first sack of Surat, a major Mughal port city, disrupting imperial trade.

Presented by Jio Studios, Raja Shivaji, a Mumbai Film Company production, is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh. The film is set to release in cinemas worldwide on May 1, 2026, in Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu.

Recently, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh offered prayers and sought blessings at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Temple in Bhiwandi. The couple performed a traditional aarti, offering prayers for the film’s success, and also spent time interacting with fans, warmly acknowledging their outpouring of love and support for the film.