actor Ritesh Deshmukh When he made a surprise appearance at the screening of his film ‘Raja Shivaji’ at a theater in Mumbai, he was given a highly emotional reception. A case of a fan touching his feet in a moment of deep reverence has since gone viral, highlighting the strong connection felt by audiences with his portrayal. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Fans surrounded Ritesh Deshmukh; someone touches their feet in an emotional moment

A video shared by an Instagram user showed Riteish Deshmukh walking into the ongoing screening of ‘Raja Shivaji’, which instantly thrilled the audience. Fans gathered around him, cheering and expressing admiration for his performance. The energy in the auditorium was electric, but the moment that really stood out was when a passionate fan ran towards the actor and touched his feet as a sign of love and respect for his portrayal of the founder of the Maratha Empire.

‘Raja Shivaji’ box office

The emotional reception in theaters is also reflected in the film’s box office performance. According to the report of SACNILC, ‘Raja Shivaji’s opening weekend earning in India was Rs 40.34 crore. Indian net collection reached Rs 33.90 crore in three days. Overall on the third day, the Marathi version contributed around Rs 7.75 crore, while the Hindi version earned around Rs 4.25 crore.

About ‘Raja Shivaji’

‘Raja Shivaji’ stars Riteish Deshmukh in the lead role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, while Genelia D’Souza plays the role of Saibai. The film has many strong actors including Abhishek Bachchan. Sanjay Dutt,Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin KhedekarBhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi and Amol Gupte.Salman KhanHis special appearance in the film is also generating strong reactions inside the theatres, adding another layer of excitement among the audiences.It was released in theaters on May 1, 2026.