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Riteish Deshmukh Holds Roadshow in Latur After ‘Raja Shivaji’ Success
Film records biggest Marathi opening; actor-director meets fans with Genelia
Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh connected with fans in Latur through a roadshow following the strong response to his latest film Raja Shivaji.
The historical drama, directed by Riteish Deshmukh himself, features him in the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film has made a record-breaking start, collecting ₹12.40 crore net on its opening day—the highest ever for a Marathi film, according to the makers.
Adding to the buzz, Riteish Deshmukh and his wife, actor Genelia Deshmukh, made a surprise visit to a PVR Cinemas theatre in Latur, where they interacted with enthusiastic fans and celebrated the film’s success.
The film’s strong opening and fan engagement events highlight growing interest in regional cinema and historical storytelling.