Rahyl Deshmukh Makes His Acting Debut In Raja Shivaji, Starring Parents Riteish Deshmukh And Genelia Deshmukh; Watch Video
The Raja Shivaji trailer launched at a grand event in Mumbai on Monday, April 20, 2026, and it was clear that this was not just another film promotion. Riteish Deshmukh has directed the film himself, taking on the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj while Genelia Deshmukh plays Saibai. What made the event particularly special was a moment many did not see coming. Ten-year old Rahyl Deshmukh’s acting debut as young Shivaji Maharaj in the trailer’s opening scenes makes the film particularly meaningful for the Deshmukh family.
Rahyl Deshmukh’s Acting Debut And What The Raja ShivajiThe trailer begins with a young Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj speaking about swaraj, and the boy on screen is Rahyl Deshmukh, stepping in front of the camera for the very first time at just ten years old. For the Deshmukh family, this is more than a casting choice. It is a personal milestone that adds a layer of meaning to the entire project. The trailer goes on to show Riteish as the warrior king navigating battles against the Mughals in his pursuit of swaraj
. The trailer clearly depicts the emotional weight of the story. Genelia, who also produced the film, plays Saibai alongside her husband.At the trailer launch, Riteish Deshmukh became visibly emotional while speaking about the journey of making the film. He specifically thanked Sanjay Dutt and Abhishek Bachchan for standing by him, describing Abhishek Bachchan as someone who supported him like a brother throughout the making of the film. Genelia was also seen getting emotional at the event. Rahyl Deshmukh’s acting debut clearly added an extra layer of significance to the entire occasion for the family.
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Raja Shivaji is based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire. Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh, Raja Shivaji brings together a strong ensemble cast that includes Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, and Amole Gupte. Rahyl, born in 2016, is the younger of Riteish and Genelia’s two sons, with their elder son Riaan having been born in 2014. The film is set to release in theatres on May 1, 2026, and the anticipation building around it suggests the Deshmukh family has something genuinely special on their hands.
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