Raja Shivaji Trailer Out: Riteish Deshmukh’s 10-Year-Old Son Rahyl Makes His Debut in the Upcoming Film

With his upcoming historical action film Raja Shivaji, Riteish Deshmukh is all set to captivate audiences. Directed by Riteish himself, the film features a stellar cast including Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Sanjay Dutt, and Genelia Deshmukh. Adding a special touch, the couple’s younger son Rahyl Deshmukh also joins the cast, making it a memorable family moment. 

The historical epic Raja Shivaji is led by Riteish Deshmukh, who directs, co-writes, and stars as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with production by Genelia Deshmukh and Jyoti Deshpande under Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company. The film features a stellar ensemble including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Bhagyashree, Sachin Khedekar, Fardeen Khan, Amole Gupte, and Mahesh Manjrekar, along with a special appearance by Salman Khan, while Rahyl Deshmukh makes his debut as the young Shivaji, adding an emotional family touch to the grand project. 

Rahyl Deshmukh impressed viewers with his brief yet promising appearance in the trailer, reflecting the training he received from his father Riteish Deshmukh during filming. Fans have already praised his screen presence, hinting at a bright start to his journey. Rahyl, born in 2016, is the younger son of Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh, while his elder brother Riaan Deshmukh was born in 2014. The siblings are often seen greeting paparazzi with folded hands and are widely appreciated for their polite and respectful demeanor. 

The trailer of Raja Shivaji was unveiled by the makers at a grand launch event in Mumbai on Monday, offering a glimpse into the early life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with a young Shivaji speaking about the vision of Swaraj. The film, starring Riteish Deshmukh, is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on May 1, 2026, coinciding with Maharashtra Day. Shot simultaneously in Marathi and Hindi, the historical epic will also be dubbed in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, ensuring a wide pan-India reach. 

Raja Shivaji is a historical film that tells the inspiring story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his rise as a great warrior king. The movie follows his journey from childhood, played by Rahyl Deshmukh, to adulthood, portrayed by Riteish Deshmukh, as he dreams of building Swarajya (self-rule). Guided by his mother Bhagyashree and supported by his family, Shivaji faces powerful enemies, including Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan, while also exploring his personal life with Genelia Deshmukh as Saibai.