Actor Riteish Deshmukh received an overwhelming emotional welcome when he made a surprise appearance at the screening of his film ‘Raja Shivaji’ at a Mumbai theatre. A fan touching his feet in a moment of profound reverence has since gone viral, capturing the powerful connection audiences feel with his depiction of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Fans surround Riteish Deshmukh. One touches his feet in an emotional moment
A video shared by an Instagram user showed Riteish Deshmukh entering the ongoing screening of ‘Raja Shivaji’, which immediately sent him into a frenzy. Fans gathered around him, cheering and expressing their admiration for his performance. The energy in the auditorium was electric, but the moment that really stood out was when an emotional fan rushed up to the actor and touched his feet as a sign of love and respect for his portrayal of the founder of the Maratha empire.
Raja Shivaji box office.
The emotional reception in theaters is reflected in the film’s box office performance as well. According to a Sacnilk report, “The opening weekend gross of Raja Shivaji in India has reached Rs 40.34 crore.” India’s three-day net collection stood at Rs 33.90 lakh crore. Of the third day’s total, the Marathi version contributed around Rs 7.75 crore, while the Hindi version fetched around Rs 4.25 crore.
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About Raja Shivaji
‘Raja Shivaji’ features Riteish Deshmukh in the lead role as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, while Genelia D’Souza plays Saibai. The film features a strong cast including Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Mahesh Manjrekar,
Sachin Khedekar
,Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, and Amoli Gupte.Salman Khan
His special appearance in the film also generated strong reactions inside the theaters, adding another layer of excitement for the audience.It was released in theaters on May 1, 2026.