Riteish Deshmukh took to social media today to announce his directorial debut with the Marathi film Ved (Madness). The film will star his wife and actress Genelia Deshmukh as well as the actor. It also features Jiya Shankar and the music has been composed by Ajay-Atul.

Taking to social media, Ritiesh wrote, “After being in front of the camera for 20 years, I take a big leap to stand behind it for the first time. As I direct my first marathi film, i humbly ask you all for your good wishes and blessings. Be a part of this journey, be a part of this madness. (Madness).”

After being in front of the camera for 20 years, I take a big leap to stand behind it for the first time.
As I direct my first marathi film, i humbly ask you all for your good wishes and blessings. Be a part of this journey, be a part of this madness.
(Madness). pic.twitter.com/ydjr6cdXqG

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) December 8, 2021

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Ved (Madness) is slated to release on August 12, 2022.

(Source: Twitter)