“Playing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj  is a dream-come-true role for me, that too with acclaimed director Mahesh Manjrekar, “ enthuses Akshay Kumar - Chaitanya  Padukone

The suspense was finally revealed as to which star-actor will play Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on-screen !! Veteran director Mahesh Manjrekar’s next Marathi movie period drama ‘Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat’ has cast mega-star Akshay Kumar as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Which was declared amidst  ethnic fanfare last evening. . The mega-movie  produced by Vaseem-bhai Qureshi.had an exceptional cultural mahurat shot in the presence of  the lead cast at an evening event at a 5-star hotel lawns in Mumbai. The  historic launch  event was also attended by prominent political dignitaries, Hon’ble State Chief Minister Shri Eknath Shinde and MNS Chief Shri Raj Thackeray.

The ‘Samrat Prithiviraj’ lead actor macho Akshay Kumar who will be seen in the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the film said, “It's a dream come true role for me. I think to portray Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the big screen is a very huge responsibility. I was taken aback when Raj Thackeray-Sir asked me to portray this role. I feel so good to be playing this part and it's going to be a dream come true role for me. Also, I will be working for the first time with acclaimed director Mahesh Manjrekar, and it is going to be an awesome experience.” enthused Akshay Kumar who incidentally has worked in a ‘guest appearance-cameo’ in a Marathi movie titled ‘Aadhar’ (2002) directed by Mahesh Tilekar. Off-screen, Akshay speaks fluent conversational Marathi and has several Maharashtrian buddies-friends.

The ‘Sooryavanshi’ versatile actor Akshay is all set to amaze his loyal fans with his Marathi debut based on the story of Seven valiant warriors who had the sole aim of bringing Shivaji Maharaj’s dream of Swarajya to reality, writing one of the most glorious pages of history. The film is not just a story, not just a war cry, not just fireworks; it is the success story of the Hindavi Swarajya and the story of a glorious and selfless sacrifice like no other.

Director Mahesh Manjrekar said, “Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat is my dream project, I have been working on it for the past seven years. It is a subject that needed that much attention and research. It is by far the biggest and grandest Marathi film to be made and with its release India-wide, I want people to know the story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the most powerful Hindu King. I am very fortunate to have Akshay Kumar on board to play the character of Shivaji Maharaj, I believe he’s perfect for the role”, said Mahesh Manjrekar who had also invited his close-buddy-friend lucky mascot mega-star Salman Khan at the launch event.

Stunningly beautiful Marathi cinema actress Dipali Sayyed was among the scene-stealers at the launch event...

Producer Vaseem Qureshi adds “ Our Qureshi Productions has the vision to present wonderful and heartwarming stories that connect with audiences and I'm extremely honored to partner with Mahesh Manjrekar’s ambitious story ‘Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat’. This movie will be a cinematic landmark for the Marathi film industry and moreover with Akshay Kumar as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Mahesh-jee’s vision I am sure this film will be loved by audiences across the country and the globe.”

The film also has an ensemble cast consisting of Jay Dudhane, Utkarsha Shinde, Vishal Nikam, Virat Madke, Hardik Joshi, Satya, Akshay, Nawab Khan, and Praveen Tarde.

 

‘Vedat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat’,  is directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and produced by Vaseem Qureshi - The film is a Qureshi Production presentation and is all set to release in cinemas on Diwali 2023 (next year) in Marathi, Hindi, Tamil & Telugu.

 

 

About the Brave Warriors:

Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat

Is a story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s seven warriors Pratap Rao Gujar, Jivaji Patil, Tulja Jamkar, Malhari Lokhande, Suryaji Dandkar, Chandraji Kothar, and Duttaji Paage, who fought the barbaric Bahlol Khan and his massive army which was appointed by Adil Shah to destroy Shivaji Maharaj and his dream of Swarajya. These Seven Mavlas, belonging to different backgrounds came together for one cause, to destroy Bahlol Khan and his intentions of capturing Sahyadri, they did whatever it took to fight bravely and relentlessly to serve the vision of their King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. An army of  magnificent seven, were enough to vanquish the enemy and his massive army of thousands of soldiers. (Event-Pics clicked by Rajesh Koril)