{"data":{"prismicArticle":{"uid":"all-actors-in-raja-shivaji-worked-free-of-cost","tags":["Entertainment"],"first_publication_date":"2026-05-06T07:21:40+0000","last_publication_date":"2026-05-06T07:21:40+0000","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"All actors in 'Raja Shivaji' worked free of cost"},"rating":null,"datetime":"2026-05-06T07:21:00+0000","img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aeh238BOoF08xMi0_RajaShivaji.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C46%2C450%2C222&w=2028&h=1000"},"embed":{"embed_url":null,"thumbnail_url":null,"author_url":null,"title":null},"content":{"raw":[{"text":"Riteish Deshmukh recently revealed a striking detail about his ambitious historical project Raja Shivaji—every actor involved in the film chose to work without charging a fee. This unusual move in a star-driven industry immediately grabbed attention, highlighting the emotional and cultural weight the story carries. The film, based on the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, appears to have inspired a sense of collective purpose among the cast, going beyond commercial motivations."},{"text":"According to Riteish, the decision wasn’t driven by budget constraints alone but by a shared respect for the subject. Portraying a figure as revered as Shivaji Maharaj comes with a deep sense of responsibility, and the actors reportedly aligned themselves with that sentiment. In an industry where remuneration often defines participation, this gesture stands out as a rare example of art and admiration taking precedence over profit. It also reflects how certain stories—especially those rooted in history and identity—can unite artists under a common vision."},{"text":"That said, such claims naturally invite curiosity about the broader production dynamics. While actors may waive fees, large-scale films still involve significant costs in sets, costumes, research, and marketing. Even so, the narrative of a “no-fee cast” adds a powerful promotional angle, positioning Raja Shivaji as more than just a film—it becomes a tribute. Whether this approach will influence audience reception or inspire similar efforts in the future remains to be seen, but it certainly sets this project apart in today’s commercial cinema landscape."}]}}},"relatedArticles":{"edges":[{"node":{"uid":"tanushrees-claim-sparks-buzz","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Tanushree’s Claim Sparks Buzz"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2F0a08bd8b-2c36-4075-9660-9e430ed979a8_tanusree+dutta.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C22%2C1200%2C592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-06T04:10:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"how-big-is-trishas-net-worth","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"How Big Is Trisha’s Net Worth?"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/4c414be1-fc63-4844-a2a5-3472de4ae645_trisha.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T20:52:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"producer-r.b.-chaudhary-killed-in-road-accident","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Producer R.B. Chaudhary killed in road accident"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afrfQ8BOoF08xpqG_rbchoudhary.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T19:28:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"why-was-ameesha-stuck-for-24-hours","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Why Was Ameesha Stuck for 24 Hours?"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aZ6MEcFoBIGEgwH9_ameeshapatel.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T15:33:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"what-vivek-said-after-mamatas-loss","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"What Vivek Said After Mamata’s Loss"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/0f2e5a98-96a1-4b91-8a8e-2ebe04cbab31_vivek+agnihotri.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T13:23:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"did-pooja-foresee-vijays-win","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Did Pooja Foresee Vijay’s Win?"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afolC8BOoF08xo5a_poojavijay.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T12:30:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"keerthy-sends-emotional-message-to-vijay","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Keerthy Sends Emotional Message to Vijay"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2F3ad00357-a2a7-416a-9d03-9951930d9a3b_keerthi+suresh.jpg?auto=format,compress&rect=0,54,1200,592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T10:19:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"r-balki-gets-dasari-national-award-2026","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"R Balki Gets Dasari National Award 2026"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afnanMBOoF08xn7W_balkidasariaward.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T08:55:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"cinema-just-won-vanga-on-vijay-storm","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Cinema Just Won! Vanga on Vijay Storm"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afmmMMBOoF08xnFF_vangavijay.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T06:31:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"varun-dhawan-ditches-luxury-car","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Varun Dhawan ditches luxury car"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afmgl8BOoF08xnAb_dhawan.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-05T06:30:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"milind-soman-swims-from-europe-to-africa","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Milind Soman swims from Europe to Africa "},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afjNbMBOoF08xmAI_milindsoman.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-04T13:35:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"vikram-tells-vijay-you-made-history-today","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Vikram tells Vijay: You made history today!"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afh-esBOoF08xklm_vijayvikram.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-04T10:42:00+0000"}}}]}},"pageContext":{"isCreatedByStatefulCreatePages":false,"uid":"all-actors-in-raja-shivaji-worked-free-of-cost","tags":["Entertainment"]}}