Raja Shivaji: Salman Khan’s Cameo In Riteish Deshmukh Starrer Wins Hearts; Fans Say, “Puri Movie Ek Taraf Bhai Ki Entry Ek Taraf”

Salman Khan surprised fans with his cameo as Jiva Mahala in Raja Shivaji, flooding social media with clips and images of his fierce warrior look. Fans took to X and Instagram to share screenshots and videos, praising his intense appearance in an orange turban, kurta, and wielding a Maratha sword. Many called his brief role one of the film’s biggest highlights.

Salman Khan’s Cameo In Raja Shivaji Wins Hearts

Though kept under wraps for months, fans had long suspected Salman would play Jiva Mahala in Riteish Deshmukh’s film. Clips show Salman making a dramatic entrance, dressed in traditional attire, sword in hand, standing beside Riteish, who portrays Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

#SalmanKhan as JIVA MAHAL in #RajaShivaji 🔥🗡️

Ritesh Deshmukh really brings out Salman Khan's INTENSE SCREEN PRESENCE in this one..💥💥⚡

What a FIERY CAMEO..!!! 👏🏼👏🏼🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/Dfu4LdFkeR

— Mohammed Sohail ♐ (@ItsSohailM) May 1, 2026

The internet quickly reacted to Salman’s massy entry. One X user exclaimed, “Cameo aisa ki puri movie ek taraf, aur Bhai ki entry ek taraf. King of Bollywood for a reason!” Another commented, “I think Salman has the record for most cameos in Bollywood.” Fans also shared messages like “VEER ki yad aa gai” and “Wow that’s a surprise.”

Megastar #SalmanKhan as Jiva Mahala in #RajaShivaji 💥🔥 What a powerful presentation 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Csa3qtVzyQ

— MASS (@Freak4Salman) May 1, 2026

Salman Khan has previously made cameo appearances in Riteish Deshmukh’s Lai Bhaari and in the song “Ved Lavlay” from the film Ved.

About Raja Shivaji

Produced by Jyoti Deshpande under Mumbai Film Company and backed by Jio Studios, Raja Shivaji is an ambitious historical drama. It draws inspiration from the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film explores Shivaji Maharaj’s early years and his determination to establish Swarajya. It includes battling some of the most powerful forces of his time. The cast also includes Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Bhagyashree, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Boman Irani.

Raja Shivaji has been released on May 1 and is available in the theatres near you.

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Also Read: Riteish Deshmukh Reveals How Salman Khan Joined Raja Shivaji; Recalls Him Saying, “You Can’t Make The Film Without Me”

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