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Riteish Deshmukh misses Raid 2 trailer launch owing to directorial duties for his historical magnum opus! The trailer, which gave fans a glimpse of his intense face-off with Ajay Devgn, has already created quite a stir online. The actor was noticeably absent from the film’s trailer launch, and for a remarkable reason.

Riteish Deshmukh Misses Raid 2 Trailer Launch

As per sources, Riteish is currently busy directing his ambitious historical drama Raja Shivaji, a passion project that sees him don multiple hats as actor, producer, and director. The film, being made under his home banner Mumbai Film Company in collaboration with Jio Studios, is based on the life of the iconic Maratha warrior, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

“Due to his directorial commitments and packed shoot schedule, Riteish couldn’t make it to the Raid 2 trailer launch, though he truly wished to be there,” the source added. Despite missing the event, he extended his best wishes to the entire team and is excited to see how audiences react to the trailer.

While he couldn’t be there in person, Riteish’s dedication to both his cinematic ventures highlights the range and passion he brings to the big screen. With Raid 2 on the horizon and Raja Shivaji in the making, 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for him.

About Raid 2

Raid 2 is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak and Krishan Kumar under their banner T-Series and Panorama Studios. It’ll be a treat to watch Ajay as Amay Patnaik again. On the other hand, Ajay also has Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again in the pipeline. The actor will be reprising his role of Bajirao Singham in the upcoming movie. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, Raid 2 is set to release theatrically on 1st May 2025.

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