Riteish Deshmukh is facing backlash for his role in Mastiii 4, releasing before his historical drama Raja Shivaji. Many users feel disappointed to see him playing an adult comedy character ahead of his portrayal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The trailer of Mastiii 4 recently dropped, showing jokes that many called outdated and vulgar. Viewers criticised the film for relying on cheap humour and sexual references, saying the makers are still stuck in the early 2000s.
In the trailer, Riteish Deshmukh leads from the front with his comic performance. While fans understand that acting involves versatility, several questioned his choice to appear in such a role before taking on the divine and heroic character of Shivaji Maharaj.
Some users said Riteish should have skipped Mastiii 4 to maintain dignity ahead of Raja Shivaji. Others compared him to Ranbir Kapoor, who will soon play Lord Rama in Ramayana, saying actors should balance role choices when portraying revered figures.
Meanwhile, some defended Riteish, saying it is his job to explore diverse roles. The mixed reactions, however, show that the controversy may affect how some viewers perceive him before his big release, Raja Shivaji.
Mastiii 4 is set to release on November 21. All eyes are now on whether it performs well at the box office and how it influences audience expectations for Raja Shivaji.
