Riteish Deshmukh misses 'Raid 2' trailer launch owing to his directorial debut 'Raja Shivaji'

IANS April 8, 2025 343 views

Actor Riteish Deshmukh is juggling multiple exciting projects in 2025, including his role as a villain in 'Raid 2' and his directorial debut 'Raja Shivaji'. While he missed the 'Raid 2' trailer launch due to his directorial commitments, he remains enthusiastic about both films. The upcoming year looks promising for Deshmukh as he explores new creative territories in acting and filmmaking. His historical magnum opus 'Raja Shivaji' will showcase the life of the legendary Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

"Due to his directorial commitments and packed shoot schedule, Riteish couldn't make it to the 'Raid 2' trailer launch" - Unnamed Source
Riteish Deshmukh misses 'Raid 2' trailer launch owing to his directorial debut 'Raja Shivaji'
Mumbai, April 8: Actor Riteish Deshmukh gave a miss to the trailer launch event of his much-awaited sequel "Raid 2" as he was pre-occupied with the directorial duties for his historical magnum opus, "Raja Shivaji".

Key Points

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Riteish stars as villain Dadabhai in Raid 2

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Directing historical epic Raja Shivaji about Shivaji Maharaj

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Ajay Devgn leads Raid 2 sequel

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Releasing May 1, 2025

The sources revealed, "Due to his directorial commitments and packed shoot schedule, Riteish couldn't make it to the 'Raid 2' trailer launch, though he truly wished to be there."

Despite not being at the event, Riteish extended his best wishes to the entire "Raid 2" team and was excited to see how audiences react to the trailer.

Talking about the trailer of "Raid 2", the preview shows Income Tax officer Amay Patnaik (Ajay Devgn) taking on his most ruthless opponent, Dadabhai (Riteish Deshmukh).

While Ajay owns the screen with his signature intensity, Riteish is seen in a promising new avatar as an influential politician.

The movie will also see Saurabh Shukla reprising his role as Rameshwar Singh from the original drama, whereas Vaani Kapoor has replaced Illeana D'Cruz as Amay Pathak's wife.

Helmed by Raj Kumar Gupta, 'Raid 2' is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, and Krishan Kumar.

Presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series, the project is a sequel to the 2018 thriller, "Raid".

The second installment in the franchise will be arriving in cinemas on May 1, 2025.

Now, shifting our focus to "Raja Shivaji", the passion project will see Riteish donning multiple hats of an actor, producer, and director. The film has been made under Riteish's home banner Mumbai Film Company in collaboration with Jio Studios.

It is based on the life of the iconic Maratha warrior, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

With "Raid 2" nearing release and magnum opus "Raja Shivaji" in the works, 2025 seems to be a promising year for Riteish.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Riteish is killing it with these diverse roles! From comedy to intense villain roles and now directing a historical epic? So proud of his growth as an artist. Can't wait for both films! 👏
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Amit S.
The Raid 2 trailer looks fire! Riteish as a politician is such a different look for him. Though I wish he could've made it to the launch, totally understand prioritizing his directorial debut.
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Sanjana M.
Raja Shivaji sounds like such an ambitious project! Hope Riteish does justice to the legendary warrior's story. The pressure must be intense but I believe in his capabilities.
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Rahul D.
While I'm excited for both projects, I'm a bit concerned about the historical accuracy in Raja Shivaji. Hope they don't take too many creative liberties with such an important figure.
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Neha P.
Riteish and Ajay together again! Their chemistry in the first Raid was amazing. May 2025 can't come soon enough! Also love that he's supporting new talent through his production house.
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Vikram J.
Respect for Riteish juggling so many projects! The trailer launch is important but can't blame him for focusing on his directorial debut. That's where his heart seems to be right now.

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