Giving 'Raja Shivaji' 4 stars out of 5, a user wrote that Ritesh Deshmukh has done wonders both as an actor and director. The depth, intelligence and passion with which he portrays Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is extremely impressive. Sanjay Dutt's Afzal Khan is scary and powerful, while Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan and Genelia Deshmukh have also given stellar performances. Salman Khan's cameo as Jeeva Mahala in theaters

#RajaShivajiReview:⭐⭐⭐⭐🌟 #RiteishDeshmukh has achieved the impossible. Not only as an actor but as a director, he has crafted a monumental tribute to the legendary Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. #RajaShivaji This isn't just a biopic; it's a masterclass in historical… pic.twitter.com/GMonDNLEgu

— Vishwajit Patil (@_PatilVishwajit) May 1, 2026

Similarly, most of the X users have praised 'Raja Shivaji'. This 3 hours 6 minutes long film has been released in Hindi along with Marathi. It is believed that the film can become the biggest opener of Marathi cinema by collecting more than Rs 10 crore on the first day.