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Chronicles the rise of young Shivaji Bhonsale, who challenged the might of established empires to found the Maratha kingdom and lay the groundwork for “Swarajya” (self-rule) during a turbulent period of Indian history.
Acting
Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan? Villainous casting perfection.
Production
Fortress recreations and period armor obsession.
Direction
Deshmukh directing himself—nepotism or passion project?

Director
Riteish Deshmukh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes