We're working hard: Riteish Deshmukh on Chhatrapati Shivaji trilogy

Actor Riteish Deshmukh is excited to start shooting for his passion project on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and says team is working hard. 

multilingual trilogy will be helmed by "Sairat" director Nagraj Manjule and backed by Deshmukh's production banner- Mumbai Film Company.

When asked if he feels film will get a boost because of recent success of historical "Tanhaji", actor-producer said when any film works, it's an encouraging sign that people are experiencing movies on big screen.

"I've been wanting to make this film for a long time. I'm extremely excited to collaborate with Nagraj, who is one of finest directors that we have in country. As far as success of 'Tanhaji' or success of any film is concerned, I feel it definitely ds to or films because it gives a boost to historical films or films in general for people to go to atre and come and experience it on big screen. We are working hard. Hopefully it'll be on floors (soon)," Deshmukh said in a group interview.

actor, meanwhile, will next feature in Tiger Shroff-starrer "Baaghi 3". film will release on March 6. Manjule's next directorial will be "Jhund" with megastar Amitabh Bachchan. movie has a release date of May 8.