Apr 11, 2026 5:20pm IST
‘Raja Shivaji’ Makers Share Glimpse of ‘Chhatrapati’ Anthem Ahead of Official April 13 Drop
Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company have released a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the “Raja Shivaji Anthem, titled Chhatrapati,” composed by Ajay–Atul, following the earlier launch of the film’s poster. The BTS video offers a look at how the track has been put together, focusing on the recording process and the scale the makers are aiming for with the music.
Directed by Riteish Deshmukh, who also serves as writer, producer and plays Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the film positions the anthem as a key part of its larger narrative and tonal design. The video features Ajay-Atul along with the technical team, working through the track's composition, arrangement and recording. The sound leans heavily on a chorus-led structure, clearly designed to land within a theatrical setting rather than as a standalone track.
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A portion of the chorus has already been released and is circulating online, giving audiences an early sense of the film’s musical direction. The full track is scheduled to drop on April 13.
“Raja Shivaji” brings together a large ensemble including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Boman Irani, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amol Gupte and Genelia Deshmukh, alongside Riteish Deshmukh in the lead.
Presented by Jio Studios and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh under the Mumbai Film Company banner, the film is based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is set for a theatrical release in Marathi and Hindi on May 1, 2026.
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