Ram Gopal Varma Praises Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia’s Raja Shivaji; Says, “Both SLASHING And SMASHING The Box Office”

Ram Gopal Varma has lauded Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji following its theatrical release and impressive box office opening. Highlighting Riteish’s dual role as director and actor, Varma praised the film’s early momentum, which earned Rs 11.35 crore on Day 1. With Riteish co-writing, directing, and starring in the film, Varma commended both its success in cinemas and Riteish’s performance on and off camera.

Ram Gopal Varma Praises Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia’s Raja Shivaji

On X, Varma described the film as “slashing and smashing” the box office, adding that Riteish was “creating mayhem in theatres.” He also lauded his portrayal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, stating the actor “literally looks like Shivaji Maharaj reincarnated.”

Hey @geneliad CONGRATS on the way your #RajaShivaji is both SLASHING and SMASHING the BOXOFFICE .. @Riteishd both as DIRECTOR and ACTOR is creating MAYHEM in the THEATRES and he literally looks #ShivajiMaharaj REINCARNATED 🙏💪🔥

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) May 1, 2026

Sharing his thoughts on X, Varma wrote, “Hey @geneliad CONGRATS on the way your #RajaShivaji is both SLASHING and SMASHING the BOXOFFICE… @Riteishd both as DIRECTOR and ACTOR is creating MAYHEM in the THEATRES and he literally looks #ShivajiMaharaj REINCARNATED (sic).”

About Raja Shivaji

Raja Shivaji features Riteish in the titular role and boasts an ensemble cast including Abhishek Bachchan, Genelia Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, and Amole Gupte.

This historical drama chronicles the formative years of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, focusing on his vision of Swarajya and his resistance against the dominant powers of his time. The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh under Mumbai Film Company and is presented by Jio Studios.

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