Riteish Deshmukh’s historical epic Raja Shivaji is currently running in theatres and making a strong impact at the box office. Released on 1 May 2026 on Maharashtra Day, the film has crossed ₹80 crore at the Indian box office after its second weekend, and is now heading towards the ₹100 crore mark — which would be a first for Marathi cinema.
With Raja Shivaji grabbing all the attention right now, let’s take a look at how Riteish Deshmukh’s last five films have performed.
Riteish Deshmukh’s Last 5 Films — Performance at a Glance
1. Raja Shivaji (2026)
Directed and written by Riteish himself, this pan-India historical drama also features Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, and Genelia Deshmukh. Released in six languages — Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam — the film is backed by Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company. It is currently in theatres and performing well, with the Marathi version leading the numbers.
2. Housefull 5 (2025)
Released on 6 June 2025, this comedy entertainer starring Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh proved to be a commercial success. The film collected over ₹175 crore at the Indian box office and became the second-highest Bollywood grosser of 2025, behind Chhaava.
3. Raid 2 (2025)
Released on 1 May 2025, this Ajay Devgn-led thriller saw Riteish in a strong negative role as a corrupt politician. The film earned around ₹173 crore net in India and was considered a commercial success. Critics appreciated Riteish’s performance in the film.
4. Visfot (2024)
This crime thriller was originally completed in 2022 but faced nearly two years of delays before releasing directly on JioCinema on 6 September 2024. Co-starring Fardeen Khan, the film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising the performances while others pointed to uneven pacing.
5. Kakuda (2024)
A horror-comedy co-starring Sonakshi Sinha and Saqib Saleem, Kakuda also went the OTT route, premiering directly on ZEE5 on 12 July 2024. The film received a mixed to average response from audiences and critics.
What This Phase Tells Us About Riteish’s Career
Looking at his last five films, Riteish Deshmukh has clearly moved between different formats — OTT releases, big-screen ensembles, and now a full-scale directorial. While Kakuda and Visfot were direct-to-streaming titles, Raid 2 and Housefull 5 gave him strong theatrical wins in 2025.
Raja Shivaji, however, stands apart. It is the clearest sign yet of where Riteish is headed — as an actor, director, and creator with a pan-India vision. With Dhamaal 4 also confirmed for July 2026, the actor’s big-screen run shows no signs of slowing down.