Riteish Deshmukh Misses Raid 2 Trailer Launch Amid Raja Shivaji Shoot
Actor-director immersed in historical epic, sends best wishes to Ajay Devgn & team
Riteish Deshmukh was notably absent from the trailer launch of Raid 2, which has already stirred excitement online with glimpses of his intense clash with Ajay Devgn. The reason? His full commitment to directing Raja Shivaji, a passion project based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Currently shooting for the historical epic under his Mumbai Film Company in collaboration with Jio Studios, Riteish is donning multiple hats — director, actor, and producer. A source close to the actor revealed, “Due to his tight directorial schedule, Riteish couldn’t attend the trailer event, though he genuinely wanted to. He’s thrilled with the response so far and wishes the team great success.”
Even in his absence, Deshmukh’s presence is strongly felt in the trailer, which teases an intense new dynamic in Raid 2. His dual commitment to commercial thrillers and culturally rooted stories shows the range and vision he brings to Indian cinema. With Raid 2 gearing up for release and Raja Shivaji shaping up to be a magnum opus, 2025 promises to be a defining year for the versatile star.
