Riteish Deshmukh
ActingAbout Riteish Deshmukh
Riteish Deshmukh is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. He is the son of Vilasrao Deshmukh, the Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Government of India, and the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Deshmukh debuted with K. Vijaya Bhaskar's Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003), but it was not until 2004 that he achieved success, when he appeared in the commercially successful comedy Masti and the critically acclaimed Bardaasht. His work in Masti was nominated for several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor category. He later starred in films such as Heyy Babyy, Dhamaal, Rann, and House Full.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Riteish Deshmukh reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Riteish Deshmukh's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Riteish Deshmukh remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mastiii 4, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Riteish Deshmukh Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Riteish Deshmukh's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Riteish Deshmukh.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mastiii 4 | Amar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Housefull 5 | Jalabuddin / Jolly No. 1 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Raid 2 | Dada Bhai aka Manohar Dhankar | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Visfot | Akash Selar | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Kakuda | Victor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Ved | Satya Dinkar Jadhav | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Mister Mummy | Amol | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Plan A Plan B | Kaustubh Chougule | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Ek Villain Returns | Rakesh Mahadkar | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Adrushya | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Baaghi 3 | Vikram Choudhary | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Marjaavaan | Vishnu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Housefull 4 | Bangdu Maharaj / Roy | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Dream Girl | special appearance in song "Dhagala Lagali" | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Total Dhamaal | Deshbandhu "Lallan" Roy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Mauli | Mauli | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Bank Chor | Champak | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Housefull 3 | Teddy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bangistan | Hafeez Bin Ali / Ishwarchand Sharma | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | It's Entertainment | TV Host | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Lai Bhaari | Mauli and Abhay Singh Nimbalkar 'Prince' | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Ek Villain | Rakesh Mahadkar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Grand Masti | Amar Saxena | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Housefull 2 | Jolly 4 / Jwala | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya | Viren | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Love Breakups Zindagi | Kunal | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Double Dhamaal | Deshbandhu Roy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | F.A.L.T.U. | Baaji Rao | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Housefull | Baburao 'Bob' | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Rann | Purab Shastri | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Aao Wish Karein | Bonny (adult) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Aladin | Aladin Chatterjee | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Halla Bol | Himself (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Dhamaal | Deshbandhu Roy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Heyy Babyy | Tanmay Joglekar | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Cash | Lucky | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Namastey London | Bobby Bedi | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Apna Sapna Money Money | Kishan / Sunaina / Sania / Sarju Maharaj Banaraswale | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Darna Zaroori Hai | Altaaf | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Malamaal Weekly | Kanhaiya | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Fight Club: Members Only | Somil Sharma | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Bluffmaster! | Aditay Srivastav | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mr Ya Miss | Shekhar | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | Karan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Bardaasht | Anuj Shrivastav | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Masti | Amar Saxena | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Out of Control | Jaswinder | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Tujhe Meri Kasam | Rishikesh "Rishi" Bhosle | Average | Similar → |
Riteish Deshmukh - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Riteish Deshmukh?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Riteish Deshmukh is "Mastiii 4" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Riteish Deshmukh acted in?
Riteish Deshmukh has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Riteish Deshmukh?
Other notable films include "Out of Control", "Ved", and "Aao Wish Karein".