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Dhurandhar: The Revenge: Teasers of Raja Shivaji and Cocktail 2 to be Attached with Ranveer Singh's Actioner Bollywood
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Dhurandhar: The Revenge: Teasers of Raja Shivaji and Cocktail 2 to be Attached with Ranveer Singh's Actioner

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Jio Studios is reportedly planning a major promotional push for its upcoming slate by attaching highly anticipated teasers to the theatrical prints of Dhurandhar: The Revenge. According to an exclusive report by Pinkvilla, the teasers for Raja Shivaji and Cocktail 2 will be showcased in cinemas alongside the Ranveer Singh-starrer, which is scheduled for a grand release on March 19, 2026. This follows earlier reports that the trailer for Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla is also set to be attached to the film. The decision to feature these teasers alongside Dhurandhar: The Revenge is viewed as a strategic move to leverage the significant audience turnout expected for the Aditya Dhar directorial. As one of the most anticipated films of the year, the spy action-thriller provides a massive platform for Jio Studios to introduce its future projects to a global audience. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   Raja Shivaji, a historical epic based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is positioned as a landmark project for Marathi cinema. Directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh in the titular role, the film is a Pan-India production slated for release on May 1, 2026. The ensemble cast includes Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Vidya Balan, and Fardeen Khan, with reports also suggesting a guest appearance by Salman Khan. The film will be released in Marathi and Hindi, with dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. Simultaneously, the teaser for Cocktail 2 is expected to be unveiled. Directed by Homi Adajania, the romantic drama features Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles. While the official release date for Cocktail 2 has not yet been confirmed, industry insiders expect the announcement to coincide with the teaser drop during the Eid 2026 period. With the domestic advance bookings for Dhurandhar: The Revenge set to open on March 7, the marketing campaign is expected to intensify, further driving interest in these upcoming theatrical releases.

Riteish Deshmukh Announces His Next Big Directorial Feature After Blockbuster 'Ved' Bollywood
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Riteish Deshmukh Announces His Next Big Directorial Feature After Blockbuster 'Ved'

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Mumbai, February 19 - Actor-filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh made his directorial debut with the Marathi romantic drama film "Ved" in 2022 and it went on to become one of the biggest Marathi grossers of all time with a gross collection of over 70 crores. ## Ved garnered massive praise for Riteish Deshmukh's direction and now, he has announced his next big directorial feature. On Monday, the filmmaker took to social media and confirmed that he would be helming a film based on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, titled Raja Shivaji. ## The movie will be produced by Genelia Deshmukh under the banner of Mumbai Film Company in association with Jio Studios. Ajay-Atul will score music for the movie while multiple national award winner Santosh Sivan will crank the camera for the same. ## "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not just a name but an emotion. On the auspicious occasion of his birth anniversary, I join you in paying homage to the great son of the soil. May his legacy continue to inspire us for generations to come. We seek your blessings as we begin our new journey. Jai Shivrai!!", Riteish said. ## Just like his directorial debut Ved, in which Riteish also played the lead role with Genelia as the female lead, the actor will be stepping in to headline Raja Shivaji as well. It will be a bilingual movie in Marathi and Hindi and the shoot for the same will commence soon for 2025 release. ## Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not just a name but an emotion. On the auspicious occasion of his birth anniversary, I join you in paying homage to the great son of the soil. May his legacy continue to inspire us for generations to come. We seek your blessings as we begin our new… pic.twitter.com/HPAQXhaygN— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) February 19, 2024 ## Meanwhile, apart from Raja Shivaji, Riteish has multiple Bollywood films in the pipeline. He will be seen in Kakuda, Visfot, Raid 2, and Housefull 5, which are currently in the various stages of production. ## Stay tuned...