The recently released roaring trailer of Raja Shivaji, starring and directed by Riteish Deshmukh has created strong reactions online. While many praised its epic scale and vision, the other section of viewers questioned its historical accuracy, while especially pointing out a scene where it involves the use of the Wagh Nakh.
One X (formerly Twitter) user raised concerns, asking, “Did Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj show the ‘Wagh Nakh’ to Afzal Khan?” The user claimed that historically, the weapon was hidden and used only after an attack. They further questioned, “WHY IS @RITEISHD MANIPULATING & INSULTING CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ’S & MAHARASHTRA’S HISTORY, LEGACY & PRIDE???”
Soon to react, the actor-director Riteish chose not to react but respond calmly. Quoting the post, he wrote, “Respected Sir, pls do watch the film on 1st May.. the answer to your question is there in the movie. I hope you enjoy the film with your friends and family. Jai Shivrai.”
However, the user remained was seen still unconvinced and went on to reply replied, “So the truth is ‘inside the film’? ‘Watch the film for answers’ is fine for fiction, not history.”
Respected Sir, pls do watch the film on 1st May.. the answer to your question is there in the movie. I hope you enjoy the film with your friends and family. Jai Shivrai 🙏🏽 https://t.co/RyzDUnpl4x
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) April 22, 2026
Soon, fans joined the discussion in the comments. Some suggested that the scene might be shown after the attack. Others urged patience, with one comment saying, “Pehle dekh toh lo bhai… Itna toh usne research kari hi hogi.”
Another user added a simple take, “It’s a movie, take it as a movie. If you like it, watch it.”
Raja Shivaji is a historical drama based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film features a strong cast including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar and Genelia Deshmukh. It is set to release in theatres on May 1 in Marathi and Hindi.
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