Shivraj Ashtak’s 7th Chapter: Digpal Lanjekar Reveals ‘Daryabhavani’ Poster and Release Date

Filmmaker Digpal Lanjekar has officially unveiled the title and first-look poster for the highly anticipated seventh installment of his acclaimed Shivraj Ashtak movie series. Titled ‘Daryabhavani’, this upcoming historical epic shifts the spotlight from land battles to the high seas, exploring the incredible maritime strategy of Hindavi Swarajya.

Following the massive box-office success of the first six films, Daryabhavani focuses heavily on the legendary naval warfare of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the sheer brilliance of the Maratha Navy’s first chief, Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre.

The Story: Guarding the Maratha Coastlines

The film is set to bring the glorious history of the Maratha Navy to the silver screen. It centers on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s visionary establishment of a seafaring defense system and Kanhoji Angre’s fierce battles against foreign powers to maintain the Marathas’ dominance over the Arabian Sea.

Star-Studded Ensemble Cast

True to the Shivraj Ashtak tradition, Daryabhavani features a powerful ensemble of seasoned Marathi actors:

• Abhijeet Shwetchandra
• Mrinal Kulkarni
• Sameer Dharmadhikari
• Chinmay Mandlekar
• Ajay Purkar
• Mrunmayee Deshpande
• Smita Shewale
• Rishi Saxena
• Astad Kale
• Nikhil Raut
• Prasanna Ketkar
• Sachin Deshpande

Behind the Camera & Release Timeline

The film is written and directed by Digpal Lanjekar. It is backed by a collaborative production team including Prakash Patil, Dr. Ashok Jivtode, and Ajinkya Patil via Shree Tirupati Balaji Chitra, alongside Pawan Sadamwar and Suraj Sadamwar of Elevate Films. Pushkar Yawalkar serves as the co-producer, while Nitin Wagh assists as the co-writer.

Mark Your Calendars: Audiences won’t have to wait too long to witness this marine warfare epic on the big screen. Daryabhavani is officially scheduled for a grand theatrical release on January 15, 2027.