Riteish Deshmukh’s ‘Raja Shivaji’ has made headlines for several reasons, such as story, direction and performances. Amidst all this, one of the factors that helped the film gain all the love and attention was the appearance of Salman Khan. For the uninitiated, Salman Khan plays a brief but very crucial role in Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji. His character Jeeva Mahala, one of the greatest warriors known for his bravery and loyalty, makes an impression within a limited time frame as well. The online reactions are proof that the audience simply couldn’t get enough of Salman Khan’s appearance in the film.
Internet reaction to Salman Khan’s appearance in Raja Shivaji movie
Salman Khan impressed netizens, with one netizen writing: “When #salmankhan steps in, even a small role turns into a moment of power!! This is what happens when a director truly understands his aura. Absolute goosebumps! @BeingSalmanKhan
“Did #SalmanKhan really justify his role as Jeeva Mahala of Raja Shivaji, the fierce protector of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj…or was he just not that good? #RajaShivaji #RiteishDeshmukh,” another netizen shared.
Reacting to Salman’s performance, a netizen wrote: “Man, just saw the presentation… What a powerful look! What a look – pure iconic stuff for Salman Khan as Jeeva Mahala in #RajaShivaji. Absolutely loved it. Theaters will explode with whistles and applause!” Another described the performance as a “powerful display.”“Salman Khan’s moustache, traditional turban, Maratha warrior outfit – Salman’s entrance is amazing, it’s amazing,” another netizen wrote.
More about Raja Shivaji
Written and directed by Riteish Deshmukh, the film tells the story of the bravery of Maratha warrior, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film was released on May 1, 2026, and features an ensemble cast, with each actor being praised for their character. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Bhansal, Vidya Balan as Badi Begum, Boman Irani as Pir Baba, Bhagyashree as Jijabai, among others.