Saiwani Production’s Rajarshi (Marathi; UA) is set on a college campus where students navigate friendship, reservation and social justice. Amid rising conflicts, Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj appears before them to remind them of the true meaning of education, equality and humanity. He delivers a powerful message of unity and inclusive progress.
Sanjay Pawar has written a story which doesn’t entertain. The sermonising actually irritates at times. Sanjay Pawar’s screenplay is below average. The drama simply fails to strike a chord in people’s hearts. It is also dry. His dialogues are ordinary.
Sunil Nana Karpe does a routine job. Arun Nalawade acts well. Nitesh Kamble is adequate. Jaydeep Eknath Kandale is fair. Pranali Suryawanshi delivers an average performance. Sarang Chavan, Tanmayi Kambalekar and Pradeep Shinde provide routine support.
Sanju Shinde’s direction is weak. Pankaj Padghan’s music, and Sujay Jibarish’s lyrics are functional. Arvind Sagole’s background music should’ve been better. Anil Madansuri’s cinematography is nothing to shout about. Akash Humne’s art direction is fair. Editing is loose.
On the whole, Rajarshi is too dull a fare to make any mark at the box-office.
Released on 30-10-’26 at Cinepolis Lake Shore Thane (daily 1 show) and another cinema of Bombay thru Filmastra Studios. Publicity & opening: very poor.