Riteish Deshmukh

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Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh (born 17 December 1978) is an Indian actor, filmmaker and television presenter who predominantly works in Hindi and Marathi films. Known for his exceptional ability to perform both serious and comic roles, Deshmukh is a recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, a Filmfare Award Marathi and five IIFA Awards. Born to politician and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Vilasrao Deshmukh, Deshmukh began his acting career with the film Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003). He has since worked in several successful comedies such as Masti (2004), Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005), Bluffmaster! (2005), Malamaal Weekly (2006), Heyy Babyy (2007), Dhamaal (2007), Housefull (2010), Double Dhamaal (2011), Housefull 2 (2012), Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum (2012), Grand Masti (2013), Housefull 3 (2016), Total Dhamaal (2019), Housefull 4 (2019) and Housefull 5 (2025). He has additionally earned praises for portraying a serial killer in Ek Villain (2014), and a corrupt politician in Raid 2 (2025), both of which were critical and commercial successes. In Marathi cinema, Deshmukh started off as a producer with Balak-Palak (2013), and had his first acting role in the action film Lai Bhaari (2014). Deshmukh made his directorial debut with Ved (2022). He also portrayed Chattrapati Shivaji in his next Raja Shivaji (2026), both of which are among the highest-grossing Marathi films, latter being the highest-grossing Marathi film of all time.