

A Maratha prince said 'nah' to empires and built his own damn kingdom.
Chronicles the rise of young Shivaji Bhonsale, who challenged the might of established empires to found the Maratha kingdom and lay the groundwork for 'Swarajya' (self-rule) during a turbulent period of Indian history.
Acting
Riteish directing AND starring? The hustle is real.
Production
17th century Maratha world-building on a massive scale.
Cinematography
Fortress sieges and Sahyadri landscapes shot like paintings.

Director
Riteish Deshmukh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Riteish Deshmukh is a direct descendant of Shivaji Maharaj through his mother, making this arguably cinema's most personal biopic.
The film arrives amid renewed popular interest in Maratha history, following the 2022 Maharashtra political turmoil over Shivaji's legacy.
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