Emotional Moment at Raja Shivaji Screening as Fans Touch Riteish Deshmukh’s Feet
Actor Riteish Deshmukh experienced an emotional and overwhelming response during a surprise visit to a Mumbai screening of his latest film Raja Shivaji, where fans were seen touching his feet and cheering loudly in admiration.
The unexpected visit took place at a theatre in Mumbai, where Deshmukh walked into the auditorium during a special screening. As soon as he entered, the atmosphere turned electric, with fans gathering around him, applauding, and expressing their excitement over his portrayal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
A video from Devgn CineX showed the actor making his way into the screening, greeted by loud cheers and emotional reactions from the audience. Many fans rushed towards him, eager to interact and congratulate him on his performance.
The moment turned particularly emotional when one fan, overcome with admiration, touched Deshmukh’s feet as a mark of respect. The gesture quickly went viral, highlighting the strong connection audiences have formed with his portrayal in the film.
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Strong box office performance continues
The film has also been performing steadily at the box office. According to early estimates, Raja Shivaji earned around ₹12 crore nett on its third day across 5,771 shows. The Marathi version continued to lead collections, while the Hindi version showed gradual growth over the weekend.
The film’s opening weekend gross in India stands at approximately ₹40.34 crore. After three days, the total India nett collection reached ₹33.90 crore, with the Marathi version contributing around ₹7.75 crore on Day 3 and the Hindi version adding about ₹4.25 crore.
About the film
Raja Shivaji features Genelia D’Souza alongside Deshmukh, with him portraying Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Genelia playing Saibai. The ensemble cast includes Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, and Amole Gupte. The film also features a special appearance by Salman Khan, which has been drawing strong reactions from audiences in theatres.
With strong audience response and growing box office numbers, Raja Shivaji continues to build momentum, driven by both its emotional storytelling and audience appreciation for Deshmukh’s performance.
