Riteish's doing 'Shivaji' to become pride of Maharashtra says RGV

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Ram Gopal Varma gets vocal on Riteish's decision to make a movie on Shivaji.

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Riteish's doing 'Shivaji' to become pride of Maharashtra says RGV

Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh is all set to play the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in a film based on the iconic Maratha warrior. (BCCL)

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Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma said that Riteish is doing the film as he wants to become the pride of Maharashtra. (BCCL)

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On May 12, 2017, he tweeted, "After the 'Baahubali' thunder I just heard great news that Riteish Deshmukh is making Shivaji at a whopping cost of more than Rs 225 crore."

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The unconventional filmmaker said the story of Shivaji is apparently much more heroic than that of 'Baahubali'. (BCCL)

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The unconventional filmmaker said the story of Shivaji is apparently much more heroic than that of 'Baahubali'.

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"Shivaji's story has more heroism and drama than Baahubali and he was real unlike Baahubali which will make it a more thrilling experience," Ram Gopal Varma said.

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Varma cited that he hopes to see “magnificent” battles scenes. (BCCL)

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"Shivaji is known throughout India as the bravest son of India who fought against invasion. I am sure the battle scenes will be magnificent," he said. (BCCL)

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