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Riteish Deshmukhs Raja Shivaji to Stream on Netflix June 26, 2026
On June 26, 2026, the cinematic saga that lit up Indian theatres last month will finally reach a global audience when it streams on Netflix.
Riteish Deshmukh’s historical epic Raja Shivaji opened on May 1, 2026, the same day as Maharashtra Day and International Labour Day. The film, which Deshmukh directed and produced, follows the life of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and has already captured attention for its scale, star‑studded cast and the sheer ambition of its production.
Announced on February 19, 2024, principal photography began the same month and spanned locations in Mumbai, Satara, Wai, Mahabaleshwar and the Western Ghats. Filmed simultaneously in Marathi and Hindi, the project was reported to cost ₹75 crore, setting a new benchmark as the most expensive Marathi film ever made. Deshmukh himself portrays Shivaji, while Genelia Deshmukh plays Saibai, the king’s wife. The supporting lineup reads like a who's‑who of Indian cinema: Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan, Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji, Vidya Balan as Khadija Sultana, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Amole Gupte, Boman Irani, Jitendra Joshi, and a cameo by Salman Khan.
The narrative charts Shivaji’s rise from a boy to a warrior king, foregrounding the influence of his mother Rajmata Jijabai and his clashes with the Adil Shahi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. A pivotal moment is the historic confrontation with Afzal Khan, which has become a touchstone for the film’s dramatic arc.
Box‑office data released after the theatrical run show that Raja Shivaji earned over ₹130 crore, eclipsing all previous Marathi releases and placing it as the tenth‑highest‑grossing Indian film of 2026.
While Netflix has yet to issue an official confirmation, multiple reputable outlets—including the Times of India, Economic Times, ABP Live, NDTV Profit, WION and Newsbytes—report that the film is slated to stream on the platform on June 26, 2026. The scheduled OTT launch will allow audiences who missed the cinema premiere to experience the epic from home.
Deshmukh’s 2026 slate extends beyond Raja Shivaji. He co‑hosts the second season of Netflix’s reality series Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, which is set to premiere on June 27, 2026. He also awaits the release of the comedy‑drama Dhamaal 4, directed by Indra Kumar and featuring Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Ravi Kishan, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Jaaved Jaaferi, Esha Gupta and Sanjay Mishra.
In short, Raja Shivaji has wrapped its theatrical run and is positioned for a Netflix release on June 26, 2026, pending final confirmation. Its commercial success and high production values underscore the growing viability of Marathi cinema on global streaming platforms, while Deshmukh’s ongoing projects continue to build momentum in the Indian entertainment market.
Riteish Deshmukh’s historical epic Raja Shivaji opened on May 1, 2026, the same day as Maharashtra Day and International Labour Day. The film, which Deshmukh directed and produced, follows the life of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and has already captured attention for its scale, star‑studded cast and the sheer ambition of its production.
Announced on February 19, 2024, principal photography began the same month and spanned locations in Mumbai, Satara, Wai, Mahabaleshwar and the Western Ghats. Filmed simultaneously in Marathi and Hindi, the project was reported to cost ₹75 crore, setting a new benchmark as the most expensive Marathi film ever made. Deshmukh himself portrays Shivaji, while Genelia Deshmukh plays Saibai, the king’s wife. The supporting lineup reads like a who's‑who of Indian cinema: Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan, Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji, Vidya Balan as Khadija Sultana, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Amole Gupte, Boman Irani, Jitendra Joshi, and a cameo by Salman Khan.
The narrative charts Shivaji’s rise from a boy to a warrior king, foregrounding the influence of his mother Rajmata Jijabai and his clashes with the Adil Shahi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. A pivotal moment is the historic confrontation with Afzal Khan, which has become a touchstone for the film’s dramatic arc.
Box‑office data released after the theatrical run show that Raja Shivaji earned over ₹130 crore, eclipsing all previous Marathi releases and placing it as the tenth‑highest‑grossing Indian film of 2026.
While Netflix has yet to issue an official confirmation, multiple reputable outlets—including the Times of India, Economic Times, ABP Live, NDTV Profit, WION and Newsbytes—report that the film is slated to stream on the platform on June 26, 2026. The scheduled OTT launch will allow audiences who missed the cinema premiere to experience the epic from home.
Deshmukh’s 2026 slate extends beyond Raja Shivaji. He co‑hosts the second season of Netflix’s reality series Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, which is set to premiere on June 27, 2026. He also awaits the release of the comedy‑drama Dhamaal 4, directed by Indra Kumar and featuring Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Ravi Kishan, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Jaaved Jaaferi, Esha Gupta and Sanjay Mishra.
In short, Raja Shivaji has wrapped its theatrical run and is positioned for a Netflix release on June 26, 2026, pending final confirmation. Its commercial success and high production values underscore the growing viability of Marathi cinema on global streaming platforms, while Deshmukh’s ongoing projects continue to build momentum in the Indian entertainment market.
