Raja Shivaji X Review: What Are Netizens Saying About Riteish Deshmukh's Historical Drama?

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Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh's much-awaited movie, Raja Shivaji, is out now in theatres. Directed by Riteish himself, the film is based on the life of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The initial reviews for Raja Shivaji have been positive from critics and audiences alike. The film stars Riteish in the titular role, while Genelia plays the character of Saibai Bhonsale. Apart from them, the film's cast includes Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Salman Khan, and others. Here's what netizens, who watched Raja Shivaji, are saying about the film on social media.

Netizens review Raja Shivaji

A netizen took to X (formerly Twitter) and mentioned that Raja Shivaji is better than other warrior films that were recently released. The user added that the star cast has done good job; on the other hand, the editing and cinematography work even better. Take a look:

Another user wrote in Marathi that Raja Shivaji is an exceptionally outstanding and meticulously crafted movie. He further expressed gratitude and congratulated Riteish for beautifully presenting the history of the Maratha warrior king. The user added that this historical drama is a film that everyone across the world must watch.

When Riteish Deshmukh praised wife Genelia Deshmukh

Earlier, in a statement, Riteish revealed how his wife Genelia, as a producer, gave him liberty to make the film as per his vision. The actor recalled Genelia telling him not to worry and said that it was her job to provide him with what he needed for his vision. And whenever there was point where they couldn't afford something, Genelia simply said that she would try and manage. In fact, the actress never said 'no' to Riteish's vision. "That is why we were able to achieve so much, even within our limited capacity. She wanted what is best for me and the film, and you need people like that," he added. For the unversed, the film has been bankrolled by Mumbai Film Company and JioStudios.

More about Raja Shivaji

In Raja Shivaji, Fardeen plays the role of Shah Jahan, while Mahesh Manjrekar essays the character of Lakhuji Yadav. As for Bhagyashree, she is seen as Jijabai and Sachin Khedekar portrays the role of Shahaji Bhonsale. Amole Gupte, on the other hand,portrays the role of Mohammed Adil Shah. Interestingly, Riteish's son, Rahyl Deshmukh, is seen as young Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Are you planning to watch Raja Shivaji in theatres? Tweet @TimesNow and share your thoughts on X.