Actor-director Riteish Deshmukh has issued a formal clarification following a wave of social media scrutiny surrounding a recent celebratory event for his latest Marathi film, Raja Shivaji.
Responding directly to a viral video from the gathering, Riteish addressed concerns regarding his attire and firmly shut down online speculation regarding his personal conduct.
He explained that the private gathering was arranged purely to thank the cast and crew for their years of hard work, especially after the film received an overwhelming response from the audience.
As a devoted follower of Maharaj, the actor stated he felt a personal responsibility to clear up any misunderstandings.
Raja Shivaji, directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, has become the highest-grossing Marathi film of all time, collecting ₹117.41 crore in worldwide gross collections.
