Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh is set to star in the upcoming historical action drama, Raja Shivaji, as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. However, his casting has sparked a heated debate on Reddit, with many users calling him a misfit for the role.
Since the trailer's release on April 20, the internet has been buzzing with reactions, with many expressing disappointment with Riteish's casting. A Reddit user shared a still from the film and wrote, 'He's such a misfit for the movie.'
Many users agreed with the post, with one commenting, 'Tbh, even Ram Charan would look good in this movie.' Another user wrote, 'Unfortunately, it's true. His voice doesn't have that power.'
Another Reddit user commented, 'Oh absolutely! He doesn't have the aura and personality to carry the role of a warrior.'
The film, directed by Riteish Deshmukh and produced by Genelia Deshmukh and Jyoti Deshpande, also stars Abhishek Bachchan, Genelia Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, and Salman Khan in key roles. It is scheduled to release in theatres on May 1.
