Raja Shivaji Trailer review and first reaction
Social posts are excited about the Raja Shivaji trailer for its scale, music and ensemble cast but many viewers question Riteish Deshmukh's suitability for the role and point to some technical issues.
Buzz Score
88.94/100
social buzz · out of 100
Watch Score
7.6/10
AI watch recommendation · out of 10
Sentiment
Positive
overall tone
Mentions
125
tracked posts
Raja Shivaji (Trailer) — Reviews & Audience Reactions
Discussion trend
Buzz score history
1 snapshot
→ 0
Average
89
Peak
89
Based on social media discussions
Sentiment mix
Audience mood breakdown
Positive
67%
Neutral
21%
Negative
12%
Audience verdict
Watch Score
7.6/10
Consensus
Mixed Positive
Confidence
80%
Most posts praise the trailer's scale, Ajay‑Atul's music, Riteish Deshmukh's earnest performance and Salman Khan's cameo, creating strong excitement to watch; a smaller but vocal set of posts question Riteish's aura/voice and costume, slightly tempering the enthusiasm.
Audience highlights
Grand, large-scale trailer and visuals
Music by Ajay-Atul elevating the epic tone
Strong ensemble cast and star presence
What people loved
- Grand, large-scale trailer and visuals
- Music by Ajay-Atul elevating the epic tone
- Strong ensemble cast and star presence
- Emotional, well-received trailer launch events
Common criticisms
- Many say Riteish's voice lacks the necessary depth and power
- Concerns about Riteish's physique/aura matching Shivaji's image
- Casting choices for some roles judged questionable
- Complaints about VFX quality and some weak dialogue
Quick facts
- Type
- Movie
- Released
- May 1, 2026
- Genre
- Action, History, Drama
About
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.