On the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti Riteish Deshmukh visited Pune's Shivneri Fort to pay tribute to king of Maharashtra on his birth anniversary . During this event he spoke to media about how Shivaji Maharaj inspired people.
While speaking to media, "Today is Shiva Jayanti, and on this day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Shiva devotees and Shiva lovers. Today is a day of great fortune. Our Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born on this day, and everyone knows about his fame and bravery. Even after so many years, he gives us new energy and inspiration. May everyone receive this inspiration; this is my hope and good wishes."
On work front Riteish Deshmukh starrer Raja Shivaji is set to release on May 1, 2026,coinciding Maharashtra Day. Movie will be released in multilingual including Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. Meanwhile actor is currently seen hosting Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6.