Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’souza tear up during Raja Shivaji trailer launch | Watch

The couple was seen teary-eyed during the grand Mumbai launch event as Riteish spoke about the journey behind the historical film.

The trailer launch of Raja Shivaji in Mumbai turned emotional as Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza were seen in tears during the event.

The much-awaited historical film’s trailer was unveiled with a star-studded ceremony on April 20. However, one of the most talked-about moments from the evening was the emotional exchange between Riteish and Genelia on stage.

Highlights

• Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia became emotional during the trailer launch
• Genelia reportedly reacted to the hard work put in by Riteish for the film
• Riteish also remembered his late father Vilasrao Deshmukh
• Several stars attended the Mumbai event
• Film set for worldwide release on May 1, 2026

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Emotional Moment On Stage

During the event, Genelia was seen getting teary-eyed while reflecting on the dedication and effort Riteish invested in the project. Riteish too reportedly became emotional while speaking about the long journey of directing and producing the film.

He also remembered his late father Vilasrao Deshmukh, making the moment more heartfelt.

Videos from the event quickly gained attention online, with many social media users praising the bond shared by the couple.

Star-Studded Trailer Launch

The launch event was attended by several well-known names associated with the project, including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan.

The film also features actors such as Sachin Khedekar, Fardeen Khan and Bhagyashree.

Multi-Language Big Release

Raja Shivaji has been made on a grand scale and shot simultaneously in Marathi, Hindi and Telugu. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on May 1, 2026.

Reports also suggest Salman Khan will appear in a key role named Jeeva Mahala.

Growing Interest In Historical Cinema

Historical films based on Maratha history and iconic figures have seen strong audience interest in recent years. With a large-scale production and emotional response at launch, Raja Shivaji has now added to the anticipation ahead of release.