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{{Short description|Marathi language historical drama film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Sher Shivraj
| image = Sher Shivraj.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| native_name =
| director = [[Digpal Lanjekar]]
| writer = [[Digpal Lanjekar]]
| producer = {{ubl|Nitin Keni|Chinmay Mandlekar|[[Digpal Lanjekar]] |Pradyot Pendharkar|Anil Warkhade|Naveen Chandra}}
| starring = {{ubl|[[Chinmay Mandlekar]]|[[Mrinal Kulkarni]]|[[Mukesh Rishi]]|[[Varsha Usgaonkar]]
}}
| cinematography = Reshmi Sarkar
| editing = Ninad Kaskhedikar<br/>Vinay Shinde
| music = Devdutta Manisha Baji
| studio = {{ubl|Mumbai Movie Studios Pvt. Ltd.|Raajwarasa Productions|Mulakshar Productions}}
| distributor = [[UFO Moviez|UFO Cine Media Network]]
| released = {{Film date|2022|04|22|df=y}}
| runtime = 153 minutes
| country = India
| language = Marathi
| budget =
| gross = {{estimation}}{{INR|17 crore}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=बॉलिवूडचे रिमेक पाहण्यापेक्षा ओरिजिनल मराठी सिनेमा भारी! ६ महिन्यातच कोट्यवधींची कमाई |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/marathi-movies-box-office-collection-marathi-films-made-crores-of-rupees-in-first-half-of-2022/articleshow/92793382.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718144745/https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/marathi-movies-box-office-collection-marathi-films-made-crores-of-rupees-in-first-half-of-2022/articleshow/92793382.cms |archive-date=2022-07-18 |access-date=2026-01-02 |website=[[Maharashtra Times]] |language=mr}}</ref>
}}

'''''Sher Shivraj''''' is a 2022 Indian [[Marathi language|Marathi]]-language [[historical film|historical]] [[action drama film]] directed by [[Digpal Lanjekar]] and produced by [[Chinmay Mandlekar]], [[Digpal Lanjekar]], Nitin Keni, Pradyot Pendharkar and Anil Warkhade.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sher Shivraj- कोण साकारतंय अफजल खान?, तुम्हालाही माहीत आहे हा बॉलिवूडचा चेहरा |trans-title=Sher Shivraj-Who is Sakartanya Afzal Khan ?, you also know the face of Bollywood|url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-sher-shivraj-movie-mukesh-rishi-will-play-afzal-khan/articleshow/90350795.cms |access-date=30 March 2022 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref> The film based on the life of [[Maratha (caste)|Maratha]] king, [[Shivaji I]] where he defeated [[Afzal Khan (general)|Afzal Khan]] with brilliant tactics and courage stars [[Chinmay Mandlekar]] in title role, [[Mrinal Kulkarni]], [[Ajay Purkar]], [[Mukesh Rishi]] along with Bipin Surve and Rohan Mankani in supporting roles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Digpal Lanjekar's 'Sher Shivraj Hai' to hit screens on April 29, 2022 - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/digpal-lanjekars-sher-shivraj-hai-to-hit-screens-on-april-29-2022/articleshow/88471814.cms |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=The Times of India }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sher Shivraj, Waghnakh : एकीकडे 'शिवराज अष्टक', तर दुसरीकडे 'शिवप्रताप'! 'शेर शिवराज'ला टक्कर देणार 'वाघनखं'|trans-title=Digpal-lanjekar-s-sher-shivraj-and-dr-amol-kolhe-s-waghnakh-clashes-on-same-story-line |url=https://marathi.abplive.com/entertainment/digpal-lanjekar-s-sher-shivraj-and-dr-amol-kolhe-s-waghnakh-clashes-on-same-story-line-1043543/amp |website=marathi.abp.live|date=22 March 2022|access-date=22 April 2022|language=mr}}</ref> The film was released theatrically on 22 April 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/exclusive-afzal-khan-mukesh-rishi-sher-shivraj-trailer/articleshow/90773811.cms |title=Exclusive: Sher Shivraj- समोर आला अफजल खान, बॉलिवूड स्टारची मराठीत एण्ट्री|trans-title=Exclusive: Sher Shivraj- Afzal Khan came forward, Bollywood star's entry in Marathi|author=Sonali Deshpande |date= 11 April 2022|access-date= 11 April 2022|website=Maharashtra Times|language=mr}}</ref>

With the launch of trailer of the film through [[Metaverse]], it became the first Marathi film trailer to be shown through Metaverse technology.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.loksatta.com/explained/metawood-launches-sher-shivraj-first-marathi-movie-trailer-in-metaverse-know-what-is-meaning-and-all-about-nrp-97-2895330/|title=विश्लेषण : 'शेर शिवराज' ठरला मेटाव्हर्सद्वारे लाँच होणारा पहिलाच मराठी चित्रपट, मेटाव्हर्स म्हणजे नेमके काय? जाणून घ्या|trans-title=Analysis: 'Sher Shivraj' became the first Marathi film to be launched by Metavers. What exactly is Metavers? Find out|website=Loksatta|language=mr|date=21 April 2022|access-date=23 April 2022}}</ref>

== Synopsis ==
It is the story of great Maratha king, Shivaji I where he defeated Afzal Khan with brilliant tactics and courages. It also focuses on psychological techniques Shivaji I exhibited during the mission.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://marathi.abplive.com/entertainment/sher-shivraj-marathi-movie-new-poster-released-by-digpal-lanjekar-1045235 |date=28 March 2022 |title='जावळीच्या जंगलाचा राजा एकच...!', 'शेर शिवराज'चे जबरदस्त पोस्टर प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला |trans-title=Sher Shivraj New Poster: 'The king of the jungle is the only one ...!', 'Sher Shivraj' |access-date=30 March 2022|website=Marathi Abplive |language=mr}}</ref>

== Cast ==
Source:<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.loksatta.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/2893651/director-digpal-lanjekar-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-sher-shivraj-historical-movie-22-april-role-first-look-cast-poster-information-photos-sdn-96/|title=Photos: 'शेर शिवराज' चित्रपटात दिग्गज कलाकारांची फौज; पहिला लूक ते भूमिका जाणून घ्या सर्वकाही|trans-title=Photos: An army of veteran actors in the film 'Sher Shivraj'; Learn everything from the first look to the role|website=Loksatta|language=mr|date=19 April 2022|access-date=23 April 2022}}</ref>
* [[Chinmay Mandlekar]] as [[Shivaji I]]
* [[Mrinal Kulkarni]] as Rajmata [[Jijabai]]
* [[Ravindra Mankani]] as [[Shahaji]]raje
* [[Mukesh Rishi]] as [[Afzal Khan (general)|Afzal Khan]]
* [[Mrunmayee Deshpande]] as Kesarbai<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/sher-shivraj-character-poster-of-mrunmayee-deshpande-as-kesar-unveiled/articleshow/90951930.cms|title='Sher Shivraj': Character poster of Mrunmayee Deshpande as 'Kesar' unveiled!|website=The Times of India|date=20 April 2022|access-date=23 April 2022}}</ref>
* Rohan Mankani as Randullah Khan
* Bipin Surve as Baji Sarjerao Jedhe
* [[Ajay Purkar]] as Subhedar [[Tanaji Malusare]]
* [[Varsha Usgaonkar]] as Badi Begum
* [[Digpal Lanjekar]] as [[Bahirji Naik]]
* [[Sameer Dharmadhikari]] as [[Kanhoji Jedhe]]
* Dipti Ketkar as Matoshri Dipaiau Bandal
* [[Isha Keskar]] as Queen [[Sai Bhonsale|Saibai]]
* Madhavi Neemkar as Queen [[Soyarabai]]
* Nikhil Lanjekar as Narveer Jivaji Mahale
* Sushruta Mankani as [[Yesaji Angre|Yesaji Kank]]
* Astad Kale as Vishwas Dighe
* Akshay Waghmare as Pilaji Gole
* [[Rishi Saxena]] as [[Fazal Khan]]
* Sangram Salvi as Yakut Khan
* [[Vaibhav Mangle]] as Gopinath Pant Bokila
* Vikram Gaikwad as Sarnobat [[Netaji Palkar]]
* Sachin Bhilare as Aaginya
* Sachin Deshpande as [[Moropant Trimbak Pingle|Moropant]]
* [[Alka Kubal]] as [[Bhavani|Tulja Bhavani]] (Guest appearance)
* Kunaal Dhumal as Kondaji Kank

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Sher Shivraj
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Devdutta Manisha Baji
| cover =
| alt =
| released = April 2022<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/sher-shivraj/6og5XsiFegY_ |title=Sher Shivraj – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |date=30 March 2022 |publisher=Jiosaavn}}</ref>
| recorded = 2022
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 13:05
| language = Marathi
| label = [[Zee Music Company]]
| producer =
| prev_title = [[Pawankhind]]
| prev_year = 2022
| year = 2022
| next_title = [[Subhedar]]
| next_year = 2023
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
|{{YouTube|10ggIaSL7IU|Sher Shivraj - Full Album}}
}}
}}

Soundtrack of the film is composed by Devdutta Manisha Baji and lyrics are written by Digpal Lanjekar and Santsreshtra Tukaram. In track "He Shaktipeeth Nayike" traditional lyrics have been used.

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 13:05
| title1 = Yelkot Devacha
| lyrics1 = Digpal Lanjekar
| extra1 = [[Adarsh Shinde]], Juilee Joglekar
| length1 = 3:04
| title2 = Shivba Raja
| lyrics2 = Digpal Lanjekar
| extra2 = Avadhoot Gandhi
| length2 = 4:13
| title3 = He Shaktipeeth Nayike
| lyrics3 = Traditional
| extra3 = Avadhoot Gandhi
| length3 = 2:47
| title4 = Amhi Veer Jhunzaar
| lyrics4= Santsreshtra Tukaram Maharaj
| extra4 = Avadhoot Gandhi and Chorus
| length4 = 3:01
}}

==Release==
===Theatrical===
The film was released in cinemas on 22 April 2022.

===Home media===
The film was digitally streamed on [[Amazon Prime Video]] from 30 May 2022.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1531273843456634880|user=PrimeVideoIN|title=the story of the mightiest ruler 💫#SherrShivraajOnPrime, watch now!|date=30 May 2022}}</ref>

== Reception ==
===Critical response===
Mihir Bhanage of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3 stars out of 5, and praised the performances of
Chinmay Mandlekar, Mukesh Rishi, Sameer Dharmadhikari, Ajay Purkar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Vaibhav Mangle, Isha Keskar and Digpal Lanjekar. He stated, "these actors take the experience of watching this film a notch higher." He also appreciated the songs and special effects. He wrote, "songs are good, particularly Shivba Raja". Concluding the review he wrote "the film is a decent watch, that deserves to be watched on the big screen for the atmosphere it creates."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/sher-shivraj/movie-review/91006343.cms |title=Sher Shivraj Movie Review: An interesting but not entirely effective retelling of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj-Afzalkhan story|date=22 April 2022|access-date=22 April 2022|website=Times of India}}</ref>

===Box office===
The film collected ₹1.50 crore on its opening day and ₹4.20 crore in its opening weekend.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Director Digpal Lanjekar Sher Shivraj Rocks Box-Office, Collects Rs 1.5 Cr on Day 1 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/director-digpal-lanjekar-sher-shivraj-rocks-box-office-collects-rs-1-5-cr-on-day-1-5050747.html |access-date=2026-03-05 |website=News18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=2022-04-29 |title=Marathi film ‘Sher Shivraj’ clocks ₹4 crore in opening weekend |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/marathi-film-sher-shivraj-clocks-rs-4-crore-in-opening-weekend-11651207936670.html |access-date=2026-03-05 |website=Mint |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-27 |title=Sher Shivraj: बॉक्स ऑफिसवर 'शेर शिवराज'ची डरकाळी; पहिल्या 3 दिवसांत कोट्यवधींची कमाई |url=https://www.tv9marathi.com/entertainment/marathi-cinema/sher-shivraj-box-office-collection-digpal-lanjekar-movie-goes-from-strength-to-strength-with-each-passing-day-696105.html |access-date=2026-03-05 |website=TV9 Marathi |language=mr}}</ref> According io ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'', tlm earned 3.25 net in first week.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-30 |title=Sher Shivraj Box Office: Film collects Rs. 3.25 cr. in Week 1 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/sher-shivraj-box-office-film-collects-rs-3-25-cr-week-1/ |access-date=2026-03-05 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref> Reportedly the five days collection is around ₹5.44 crore.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-04-27 |title='Sher Shivraj' box office collection: Chinmay Mandlekar and Mukesh Rishi starrer historical epic earns a total of 5.44 corer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/sher-shivraj-box-office-collection-chinmay-mandlekar-and-mukesh-rishi-starrer-historical-epic-earns-a-total-of-5-44-corer/articleshow/91126473.cms |access-date=2026-03-05 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== See also ==
*[[Battle of Pratapgarh]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|17274522}}

[[Category:2022 films]]
[[Category:Marathi-language historical films]]
[[Category:Marathi-language historical drama films]]
[[Category:2020s historical drama films]]
[[Category:2022 Marathi-language films]]
[[Category:Films set in the Maratha Empire]]
[[Category:Cultural depictions of Shivaji]]
[[Category:2022 drama films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Ratnagiri]]

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