Raja Shivaji Runtime: Riteish Deshmukh Starrer’s Hindi Version 8 Minutes Shorter Than Its Marathi Cut- Report

Raja Shivaji will have different runtimes in Hindi and Marathi; the Hindi version’s runtime will be 8 minutes shorter to achieve a crisper narrative, as Riteish Deshmukh aims. One of the most anticipated projects of the year, the film is scheduled to release in theatres on May 1. While it has been announced that the movie will be released in multiple languages, new updates reveal that the Hindi and Marathi versions will have distinct durations.

Raja Shivaji Hindi Version Runtime Is 8 Mins Shorter Than Marathi Cut?

According to Bollywood Hungama, the CBFC has awarded Raja Shivaji a UA 16+ certificate. The Marathi version will run for 3 hours, 15 minutes, and 5 seconds. In contrast, the Hindi version will be approximately 8 minutes shorter, at 3 hours, 7 minutes, and 5 seconds. It’s not the CBFC demanding edits; rather, Riteish Deshmukh has intentionally chosen to keep the Hindi version more streamlined for a crisper experience.

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“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 with a portal.

About Raja Shivaji

Raja Shivaji features Riteish Deshmukh in the titular role. Abhishek Bachchan, Genelia Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, and Amole Gupte, among others, are also present. The trailer for the film was recently released. Presented by Jio Studios and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh, Raja Shivaji is a Mumbai Film Company production. The film is all set to release worldwide in cinemas on May 1, 2026, in Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu.

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, he carried out the first sack of Surat, a major Mughal port city, disrupting imperial trade.

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