Riteish Deshmukh suddenly showed up to meet fans watching 'Raja Shivaji'—and then something happened that left the entire internet emotional.

Riteish Deshmukh is currently scaling the ladder of success. His film ‘Raja Shivaji’—released in theaters on May 1, 2026—continues to deliver a stellar performance at the box office. Beyond India’s borders, the film has already sounded the bugle of success on a global stage.

Amidst the success of ‘Raja Shivaji,’ a video featuring Riteish Deshmukh is now going rapidly viral across the internet. Fans have become quite emotional after watching this clip.

Riteish Deshmukh Arrives at Theaters to Surprise Fans

This video, which is spreading like wildfire on social media, was shared by a fan on their Instagram account. In the video, Riteish Deshmukh is seen arriving at a theater during an ongoing screening of ‘Raja Shivaji’ to surprise the audience. Upon suddenly seeing Riteish Deshmukh right before their eyes, fans completely mobbed him, showering praise on his performance and cheering enthusiastically.

The sheer delight of the fans at seeing Riteish Deshmukh in the avatar of ‘Raja Shivaji’ was palpable, clearly evident in their electrifying energy. However, the moment that moved social media users the most involved a specific fan. While Riteish Deshmukh stood on stage during the ‘Raja Shivaji’ screening, an emotional fan rushed towards him, touched his feet, and thereby expressed his deep love and respect for the actor.

‘Raja Shivaji’ Triumphs at the Box Office in Just 4 Days

‘Raja Shivaji’ continues its magnificent run at the box office. The film opened with a domestic collection of ₹11.35 crore. In just four days, the movie has amassed a total net collection of ₹39.50 crore at the domestic box office. Additionally, the film’s total overseas earnings have reached ₹6.95 crore.

Directed by Riteish Deshmukh, this film has been released not only in Marathi but also in Hindi and Telugu. While the Marathi version of this movie collected ₹27.15 crore in the first four days, the film has earned ₹12.35 crore from its Hindi version so far.