Overview
Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh (born 17 December 1978) is an Indian actor, filmmaker and television presenter who predominantly works in Hindi and Marathi films. He is known for his comic portrayals and is a recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Award, a Filmfare Award Marathi and five IIFA Awards. He is the son of politician and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Vilasrao Deshmukh.
Deshmukh began his acting career with Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003). He has since featured in a number of successful Hindi comedies, including 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).
Beyond comedy, Deshmukh earned appreciation for playing 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 began as a producer with Balak-Palak (2013) and had his first acting role in the action film Lai Bhaari (2014). He made his directorial debut with Ved (2022), which became one of the highest-grossing Marathi films.
References
Adapted from the English Wikipedia article on English Wikipedia page for Riteish Deshmukh