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{{short description|Indian actor, filmmaker, and TV presenter (born 1978)}}
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| name               = Ritesh Deshmukh
| image              = [[File:Riteish Deshmukh at the Promotion of 'Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum' 06.jpg|220px]]
| caption            = Deshmukh in 2012
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| works              = [[Riteish Deshmukh filmography|Full list]]
| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1978|12|17}}
| birth_place        = [[Latur]], [[Maharashtra]], India
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| occupation         = {{hlist|Actor|filmmaker|television presenter}}
| years active       = 2003–present
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| party              = [[Indian National Congress]]
| spouse             = {{marriage |[[Genelia D'Souza]]|2012}}
| children           = 2
| mother             = 
| father             = [[Vilasrao Deshmukh]]
| family             = [[List of Hindi film families#Deshmukh family|Deshmukh]]
| awards             = [[List of awards and nominations received by Riteish Deshmukh|Full list]]
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'''Riteish Deshmukh''' (born 17 December 1978) is an Indian actor, filmmaker and television presenter who predominantly works in [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] and [[Marathi cinema|Marathi]] films. Known for his comic portrayals,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/riteish-deshmukh-best-comedy-scenes-4985640/|title=Riteish Deshmukh: The actor who stood out in multi-starrers with his perfect comic timing|website=The Indian Express |access-date=21 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115020926/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/riteish-deshmukh-best-comedy-scenes-4985640/|archive-date=15 January 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2016/Jun/01/i-dont-think-i-will-ever-leave-comedy-riteish-deshmukh-935213.html|title=I don't think I will ever leave comedy: Riteish Deshmukh|website=The New Indian Express |access-date=21 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911020926/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2016/Jun/01/i-dont-think-i-will-ever-leave-comedy-riteish-deshmukh-935213.html|archive-date=11 September 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> Deshmukh is a recipient of several accolades including a [[National Film Awards|National Film Award]], a [[Filmfare Awards Marathi|Filmfare Award Marathi]] and five [[International Indian Film Academy Awards|IIFA Awards]].<ref name="indianexpress1">{{cite news|title=61st National Film Awards: Complete list of winners|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/61st-national-film-awards-complete-list-of-winners/|accessdate=19 July 2014|work=The Indian Express|date=18 April 2014}}</ref>

Born to politician and former Chief Minister of [[Maharashtra]], [[Vilasrao Deshmukh]], Deshmukh began his acting career with the film ''[[Tujhe Meri Kasam]]'' (2003).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Watch: Genelia Deshmukh grooves to 'Vaathi Coming' with an injured hand, Riteish Deshmukh and besties join her |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/tamil/watch-genelia-deshmukh-grooves-to-vaathi-coming-with-an-injured-hand-riteish-deshmukh-and-besties-join-her/videoshow/81492829.cms |access-date=2025-06-02 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> He has since worked in several successful comedies such as ''[[Masti (2004 film)|Masti]]'' (2004), ''[[Kyaa Kool Hai Hum]]'' (2005), ''[[Bluffmaster!]]'' (2005), ''[[Malamaal Weekly]]'' (2006), ''[[Heyy Babyy]]'' (2007), ''[[Dhamaal]]'' (2007), ''[[Housefull (2010 film)|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). A horror comedy movie ''[[Kakuda]]'' (2024) also become hit on ott. He has additionally played villainous roles of a serial killer in ''[[Ek Villain]]''<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-02-21 |title=Riteish Deshmukh talks about playing evil on-screen: ‘We all feel negatively towards certain things’ |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/riteish-deshmukh-talks-about-playing-evil-on-screen-we-all-feel-negatively-towards-certain-things/story-07pMpQY2RPy2RreHhlYGIK.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20211013022249/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/riteish-deshmukh-talks-about-playing-evil-on-screen-we-all-feel-negatively-towards-certain-things/story-07pMpQY2RPy2RreHhlYGIK.html |archive-date=2021-10-13 |access-date=2025-06-02 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en-us}}</ref> (2014) and corrupt politician in ''[[Raid 2 (film)|Raid 2]]'' (2025), both of which were huge critical and commercial successes.

In Marathi cinema, he started off as a producer with ''[[Balak-Palak]]''<ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-01-10 |title=Special screening of Balak Palak for students of Riteish's school |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/special-screening-of-balak-palak-for-students-of-riteishs-school/articleshow/18128905.cms |access-date=2025-06-02 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> (2013) and had his first acting role in the [[action film]] ''[[Lai Bhaari]]'' (2014). Deshmukh made his directorial debut with ''[[Ved (film)|Ved]]'' (2022),<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-31 |title="We feel blessed": Genelia Deshmukh celebrates one year of 'Ved' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/we-feel-blessed-genelia-deshmukh-celebrates-one-year-of-ved/articleshow/106415477.cms#:~:text=As%20actor%20Riteish%20Deshmukh's%20first%20film%20as,her%20appreciation%20for%20the%20affection%20they've%20received.&text='Ved'%20marks%20Riteish's%20directorial%20debut%20in%20Marathi,has%20Genelia%20D'Souza%20in%20the%20lead%20role.. |access-date=2025-06-02 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> which became one of the [[List of highest-grossing Marathi films|highest-grossing Marathi films]].

== Early life and family ==
Deshmukh was born on 17 December 1978, in [[Mumbai]] to former Chief Minister of [[Maharashtra]], [[Vilasrao Deshmukh]] and Vaishali Deshmukh.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/election/2004/oct/29maha1.htm|title=Wheel has taken full circle for Vilasrao Deshmukh|date=30 October 2004|work=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=6 February 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/11/02/stories/2004110209660100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041102185135/http://www.hindu.com/2004/11/02/stories/2004110209660100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 November 2004|title=Deshmukh sworn in Chief Minister of Maharashtra|date=2 November 2004|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=6 February 2010|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> His elder brother, [[Amit Deshmukh]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Amit Deshmukh: Congress leader who is set to battle from Latur |url=https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/photo/Amit-Deshmukh-Congress-leader-who-is-more-than-Riteish-Deshmukhs-brother-43883/2 |access-date=13 May 2022 |work=Mid Day |date=16 July 2019 |language=en}}</ref> is an [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] from [[Latur City Assembly constituency|Latur City]] and his younger brother, [[Dhiraj Deshmukh]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/actor-riteish-raises-poll-fever-turns-crowd-puller-for-his-brothers-in-latur/articleshow/71547356.cms | title=Actor Riteish Deshmukh raises poll fever, turns crowd puller for this Brothers in Latur | work=The Times of India | date=12 October 2019 | accessdate=25 October 2019}}</ref> was an MLA from [[Latur Rural Assembly constituency|Latur Rural]], in the [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]]. His elder sister-in-law [[Aditi Deshmukh]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mrs. Aditi Amit Deshmukh - The Philanthropist|work=WE Foundation|access-date=24 February 2022|url=https://www.wefoundation.org.in/our_team/ms-aditi-amit-deshmukh/}}</ref> is an actress and younger sister-in-law [[Deepshikha Deshmukh]] is a film producer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 October 2017 |title=Deepshikha Deshmukh talks about being a Mompreneur |url=https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/famous-personalities/article/deepshikha-deshmukh-talks-about-being-a-mompreneur-18641152 |access-date=29 April 2024 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref>

Deshmukh studied at G. D. Somani Memorial School and earned an architectural degree from Kamla Raheja College of Architecture, [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/plan-your-career/story/top-7-bollywood-celebrities-connection-with-education-182816-2014-02-26|title=Top 7 Bollywood celebrities' connection with education|date=28 February 2014|work=India Today|access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref> He later practiced for a year with an overseas architectural firm and continued designing since his return to India.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/famous-personalities/photo/Vilasrao-Amit-Aditi-Riteish-Genelia-Dhiraj-Deepshikha-The-Deshmukh-family-tree-45364|title=From Vilasrao Deshmukh to little Rahyl: The family tree of the Deshmukhs|date=4 April 2019|newspaper=Mid Day|access-date=22 September 2019}}</ref>

== Career ==
{{Main|Riteish Deshmukh filmography}}
===Breakthrough (2003-2007)===
[[File:Ritesh.jpg|thumb|Deshmukh in 2006]]

Deshmukh made his screen debut with the 2003 romance, ''[[Tujhe Meri Kasam]]'' opposite [[Genelia D'Souza]].<ref name="debut film">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/riteish-deshmukhs-fans-still-remember-his-debut-film/articleshow/69692191.cms|title=Riteish Deshmukh's fans still remember his debut film|website=The Times of India|date=7 June 2019 |access-date=13 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706020926/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/riteish-deshmukhs-fans-still-remember-his-debut-film/articleshow/69692191.cms|archive-date=6 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] noted, "Ritesh is camera friendly, dances well and delivers the right expressions."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/tujhe-meri-kasam/critic-review/tujhe-meri-kasam-movie-review/|title=Tujhe Meri Kasam Review |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=3 January 2003 |access-date=1 February 2022|archive-date=7 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240107232056/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/tujhe-meri-kasam/critic-review/tujhe-meri-kasam-movie-review/|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was a commercial success at the box office and earned him a nomination for [[Screen Award for Best Male Debut]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tujhe Meri Kasam - Movie - Box Office India |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=539 |access-date=2022-08-01 |website=www.boxofficeindia.com |archive-date=7 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240107232152/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=539 |url-status=live }}</ref> That year, he also appeared in ''[[Out of Control (2003 film)|Out of Control]]''.<ref name="riteish movies rediff">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/ritesh/20031121.htm|title=Why Ritesh loves the movies|website=Rediff|access-date=13 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702140427/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/ritesh/20031121.htm|archive-date=2 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2004, Deshmukh's career marked a turning point with his third film, ''[[Masti (2004 film)|Masti]]'', where he reunited with Genelia D'Souza. The comedy focuses on 3 close friends who reunite after 3 years, but are now married and are being harassed by their wives, with him playing one of the friend.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/7124/index.html |title=Masti |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |author-link=Taran Adarsh |date=9 April 2004 |access-date=1 January 2010 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090712035202/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/7124/index.html |archive-date=12 July 2009}}</ref> Manish Gajjar of ''[[BBC]]'' stated, "Riteish imitating Jim Carrey will bring a smile to your face. He has improved from his film, ''Out Of Control''."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/films/bollywood/2004/04/masti_review.shtml |title=Masti review |publisher=[[BBC]] |access-date=1 January 2010 |last=Gajjar |first=Manish |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050816113438/http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/films/bollywood/2004/04/masti_review.shtml |archive-date=16 August 2005}}</ref> The film was a box–office success.<ref>{{cite web |title=Masti |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/masti |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=14 July 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715024016/http://boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/masti#.VaU8DbUpq8M |archive-date=15 July 2015}}</ref> His subsequent releases that year, ''[[Bardaasht]]'' and ''[[Naach (2004 film)|Naach]]'', became box-office duds and received mixed reviews.<ref name="riteish movies rediff" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2004/apr/23bar.htm|title=Bardaasht: Not bad!|access-date=5 February 2010|archive-date=24 May 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090524023631/http://in.rediff.com/movies/2004/apr/23bar.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2005, Deshmukh had four releases, of which ''[[Home Delivery]]'' and ''[[Mr Ya Miss]]'' failed at the box office, while ''[[Bluffmaster!]]'' was a semi hit.<ref>{{cite web|title=Box Office 2005|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=211|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=1 May 2012|archive-date=29 July 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729115127/www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=211|url-status=live}}</ref> His only major success that year was, the sex-comedy ''[[Kyaa Kool Hain Hum]]'' opposite [[Neha Dhupia]], where he played a man who falls in love with a man. Shruti Bhasin of ''Planet Bollywood'' opined that Deshmukh "steals the show" with his antics.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=041006045434 | title=Kyaa Kool Hai Hum – movie review by Shruti Bhasin – Planet Bollywood }}</ref> The film became a surprise success and helped Deshmukh earn a strong foothold in the [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] films, with his comic roles.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kyaa Kool Hai Hum – Movie |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=403|publisher=Box Office India}}</ref>

Similarly in 2006, Deshmukh had two box office failures, with ''[[Fight Club: Members Only]]'' and ''[[Darna Zaroori Hai]]''.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=052506020604 | title=Darna Zaroori Hai – movie review by Lidia Ostepeev – Planet Bollywood }}</ref> In ''[[Malamaal Weekly]]'', he played an unfortunate assistant to [[Om Puri]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rao |first=Kshama |date=March 8, 2006 |title=Every film teaches something: Riteish |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/every-film-teaches-something-riteish/story-KWsXviIuhiCzZHPM7UND2K.html |access-date=August 13, 2024 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> The film was a success at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |title=Malamaal Weekly – Movie |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=366 |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |access-date=16 July 2019 |archive-date=21 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240221114424/https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=366 |url-status=live }}</ref> In his last release of the year, ''[[Apna Sapna Money Money]]'', Deshmukh played a conman opposite [[Koena Mitra]], who pretends to be a woman to help his friend.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/apna-sapna-money-money/movieshow/61330499.cms|title=Apna Sapna Money Money Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos {{pipe}} eTimes|newspaper=The Times of India }}</ref> The film emerged a moderate success.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/apna-sapna-money-money/233230 | title=Apna Sapna Money Money | date=5 February 2022 }}</ref> [[Sukanya Verma]] noted, "The caper rests hugely on Ritesh's shoulders to rake in the laughs. Here, the actor just keeps growing in confidence and talent."<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/09money.htm |work=Rediff.com | title=Ritesh rescues Apna Sapna Money Money | author=Sukanya Verma}}</ref>

Deshmukh started 2007 with a cameo in ''[[Namastey London]]'' and ''[[Om Shanti Om]]'', both of which was a box office hit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/worldwide-total-gross.php?year=2007|title = Top Worldwide Grossers 2007}}</ref> His next release, ''[[Cash (2007 film)|Cash]]'' failed at box office.<ref name="ref2">{{cite web|title=The Rediff Interview / Ritesh Deshmukh: Everyone works for Cash|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jul/12ritesh.htm|publisher=Rediff|access-date=5 December 2010|date=12 July 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111028070241/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jul/12ritesh.htm|archive-date=28 October 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> He then appeared in the comedy ''[[Heyy Babyy]]'', co-starring [[Akshay Kumar]] and [[Fardeen Khan]], which emerged as the [[List of Hindi films of 2007|sixth highest-grossing film of the year]].<ref>{{cite web|title=HEYY BABYY: Akshay Kumar's biggest hit to date!|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/9902/HEYY-BABYY-Akshay-Kumars-biggest-hit-date.html|publisher=Yahoo! Movies|access-date=5 December 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081212120108/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/9902/HEYY-BABYY-Akshay-Kumars-biggest-hit-date.html|archive-date=12 December 2008}}</ref> He played a kid entertainer, who eventually took care of a child with his two roommates.<ref>{{cite web|title=indiafm.com |work=Heyy Babyy opens huge |url=http://www.indiafm.com/trade/boxoffice_update/index.html |access-date=29 August 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070824035354/http://www.indiafm.com/trade/boxoffice_update/index.html |archive-date=24 August 2007 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Khalid Mohamed of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' found him to be "reliably likeable".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Review: Heyy Babyy|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/review-heyy-babyy/story-8lBUj4b9Ydu0EH0iUDit8J.html |access-date=2015-11-16 |website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>
His next release ''[[Dhamaal]]'', emerged a major box office success,<ref>[https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=239 Dhamaal] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616225350/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=239 |date=16 June 2020 }}. ''[[Box Office India]]''.</ref> and saw him play a man who loses his job and finds a hidden treasure along with his friends.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-17 |title=Riteish Deshmukh's top 10 comedy movies to watch on his 44th birthday |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/photos/entertainment/riteish-deshmukh-top-10-comedy-movies-to-watch-on-his-44th-birthday-15439611.htm |access-date=2023-11-13 |website=cnbctv18.com |language=en}}</ref> Syed Firdaus Ashraf of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' found him to be "a treat to watch".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/sep/07dhamaal.htm|title=Dhamaal movie!|website=www.rediff.com|access-date=24 April 2023|archive-date=24 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230424173020/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/sep/07dhamaal.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Downturn, resurgence and critical acclaim (2008-2014) ===
Both of Deshmukh's 2008 releases ''[[De Taali]]'' and ''[[Chamku]]'', performed poorly at the box office.<ref name="yahoo">{{cite web|title=Riteish Deshmukh – Biography|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/artists/Riteish-Deshmukh/biography-12222.html|publisher=Yahoo! Movies|access-date=5 December 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101228082228/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/artists/Riteish-Deshmukh/biography-12222.html|archive-date=28 December 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=318|title=De Taali - Movie|website=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> In 2009, his first release was ''[[Do Knot Disturb]]'' with [[Govinda (actor)|Govinda]], which became an average grosser.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/02/movies/02knot.html | title=Bollywood Laughs | newspaper=The New York Times | date=2 October 2009 | last1=Saltz | first1=Rachel }}</ref> He next played the titular role in ''[[Aladin (2009 film)|Aladin]]'' opposite [[Jacqueline Fernandez]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Aladin - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/previews/aladin/articleshow/5101585.cms |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=The Times of India |date=8 October 2009 |language=en |archive-date=14 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114094832/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/previews/aladin/articleshow/5101585.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Kaveree Bamzai]] criticised the film but found him to be "sweet".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/aladin-save-it-genie-59680-2009-10-30|title=Aladin: Save it, Genie!|first1=Kaveree|last1=Bamzai|date=October 30, 2010|website=India Today|access-date=2 September 2022|archive-date=2 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902063552/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/aladin-save-it-genie-59680-2009-10-30|url-status=live}}</ref> His last two releases, ''[[Kal Kisne Dekha]]'' and ''[[Aao Wish Karein]]'' saw him play cameo roles.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/riteish-deshmukh-plays-a-sardar-in-aftabs-aao-wish-karein/|title=Riteish Deshmukh plays a Sardar in Aftab's Aao Wish Karein|date=12 November 2009|work=[[The Indian Express]]|agency=Bollywood Hungama News Network|location=Mumbai|url-access=subscription|access-date=17 June 2024|archive-date=17 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240617221422/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/riteish-deshmukh-plays-a-sardar-in-aftabs-aao-wish-karein/|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Riteish Deshmukh.jpg|thumb|Deshmukh in 2010]]

Deshmukh's first release of 2010 was ''[[Rann (film)|Rann]]'', which also premiered at [[Toronto International Film Festival]] and saw him play a journalist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/rann-film-review-29253|title=Rann -- Film Review|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=14 October 2010 }}</ref> Despite positive reviews, it failed at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|title=2010 films|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/gallery/flops-of-the-year-2010/9/3968.html|website=India Today|date=13 December 2010 |access-date=25 June 2016}}</ref> He then reunited with Jacqueline Fernandez in ''[[Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai]]'' and had a cameo in ''[[Jhootha Hi Sahi]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/apr/09/review-jaane-kahan-se-aayi-hai.htm |title=Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai could have been a gag fest |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=9 April 2010 |website=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=27 April 2024}}</ref> Deshmukh next played a Gujarati bartender in the comedy ''[[Housefull (2010 film)|Housefull]]'' opposite [[Lara Dutta]]. The film grossed over {{INRConvert|124.50|c}} at the worldwide box office and emerged as the [[List of Hindi films of 2010|fifth highest-earning film of the year]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/may/03/housefull-gets-biggest-opening-since-3-idiots.htm |title=Housefull gets biggest opening since 3 Idiots |author=Vinod Marani |date=3 May 2010 |work=Rediff |access-date=17 May 2010}}</ref> [[Komal Nahta]] stated, "Ritesh is very good. Especially when he pretends to be gay, he brings the house down with laughter."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-review-housefull-is-a-comedy-of-errors-1377429#google_vignette |title=Review: 'Housefull' is a comedy of errors |work=DNA India |access-date=28 November 2016}}</ref> While, [[Anupama Chopra]] was appreciative of his chemistry with Akshay Kumar.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Review.aspx?id=510&ShowID=535 |title=Housefull Review |website=movies.ndtv.com|access-date=2 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503075150/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Review.aspx?id=510&ShowID=535|archive-date=3 May 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Deshmukh's first release of 2011 was ''[[F.A.L.T.U]]'', in which he played a fake college principal. It was an average grosser.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/f-a-l-t-u/critic-review/f-a-l-t-u-movie-review/ |title=F.A.L.T.U Movie Review |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |author-link=Taran Adarsh |date=1 April 2011 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=12 April 2024 |archive-date=22 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231122020125/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/f-a-l-t-u/critic-review/f-a-l-t-u-movie-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A critic of ''[[The Times of India]]'' stated, "Ritesh's character is half-baked and though he is given enough screen-time, his presence remains peripheral to the primary plot."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/FALTU-Movie-Review/articleshow/7833895.cms |title=FALTU: Movie Review |work=The Times of India |date=6 April 2012 |access-date=6 June 2015 |archive-date=14 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414103947/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/FALTU-Movie-Review/articleshow/7833895.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Later the year, he reprised his character in the comic sequel ''[[Double Dhamaal]]'', which was a major success at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ritesh Dehmukh – Filmography|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/artists/Riteish-Deshmukh/filmography-12222.html|publisher=Yahoo! Movies|access-date=5 December 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091025183914/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/artists/Riteish-Deshmukh/filmography-12222.html|archive-date=25 October 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=DOUBLE DHAMAAL GROSSES Rs 39.60 CRORES WORLDWIDE IN ITS OPENING WEEKEND |date=27 June 2011 |url=https://www.relianceentertainment.com/double-dhamaal-grosses-rs-39-60-crores-worldwide-in-its-opening-weekend/}}</ref> He also had a cameo in ''[[Love Breakups Zindagi]]'', that same year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Love Breakups Zindagi|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-love-breakups-zindagi-is-predictable/20111007.htm
|work=rediff.com|author=Preeti Arora|date=7 October 2011}}</ref>

The year 2012 saw Deshmukh deliver three box office successes in ''[[Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya]]'', ''[[Housefull 2]]'', which was his biggest success to date and ''[[Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top Ten Worldwide Grossers 2012 |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5301&nCat= |publisher=Box Office India |date=17 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130120003523/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5301&nCat= |archive-date=20 January 2013 }}</ref> He first played a hard-working simpleton opposite Genelia D'Souza in ''Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya Holds Up Very Well in Week Two|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4119&nCat=|publisher=Boxofficeindia|date=5 March 2012|access-date=5 March 2012|archive-date=7 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120307213319/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4119&nCat=|url-status=live}}</ref> A ''[[NDTV]]'' critic was appreciative of his "earnest, restrained performance" and added that he plays Viren to the hilt.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_review.aspx?id=686|title=Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya Review|website=movies.ndtv.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415030434/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Review.aspx?id=686|archive-date=15 April 2012}}</ref> He then starred in the comedy sequel, ''Housefull 2'', where he played an ex-dacoit's son opposite [[Zareen Khan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Housefull-2-kick-starts-today/articleshow/8789372.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707084105/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-09/news-interviews/29638285_1_housefull-director-sajid-khan-riteish-deshmukh|url-status=live|archive-date=7 July 2012|title=Housefull 2 kick starts today|access-date=21 June 2011|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=21 June 2011}}</ref> The film emerged as the year's [[List of Hindi films of 2012|eighth highest grosser]].<ref>[http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4327&nCat= Housefull 2 Crosses 400 Crore Nett In 17 days] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131106102719/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4327&nCat= |date=6 November 2013 }}. Box Office India.com (23 April 2011). Retrieved 21 June 2012.</ref> His final release that year was the sequel ''Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum'', where he played a struggling DJ opposite [[Sarah-Jane Dias]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum - Movie - Box Office India|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=290|work=Box Office India|access-date=1 April 2020|archive-date=16 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616222826/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=290|url-status=live}}</ref> Sonia Chopra of ''[[Sify]]'' found him to be "effortlessly funny and charming".<ref>{{cite web|title=Kya Super Kool Hain Hum review: Risqué but not crass|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kya-super-kool-hain-hum-review-risqu-but-not-crass-review-bollywood-15003860.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131130100923/http://www.sify.com/movies/kya-super-kool-hain-hum-review-risqu-but-not-crass-review-bollywood-15003860.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-11-30|website=[[Sify]]|author=Sonia Chopra}}</ref>

In 2013, Deshmukh starred in another sequel, ''[[Grand Masti]]'' opposite [[Sonalee Kulkarni]] and [[Bruna Abdullah]].<ref>{{cite web | last = Jha | first = Subhash K | title = Grand Masti on hold for Riteish | website = [[Bollywood Hungama]] | date = 9 August 2012 | url = http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1535281/Grand-Masti-on-hold-for-Riteish | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120811212054/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1535281/Grand-Masti-on-hold-for-Riteish | url-status = dead | archive-date = 11 August 2012 | access-date = 9 August 2012}}</ref> Despite negative reviews, it emerged as the [[List of Hindi films of 2013|tenth highest-grossing film of the year]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/why-grand-masti-continues-its-impressive-run-at-the-box-office/1/312464.html |title=Why Grand Masti continues its impressive run at the box office |work=India Today |date=30 September 2013 |access-date=26 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/grand-masti-first-bollywood-adult-film-to-cross-the-rs-100-cr-mark/426772-8-66.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009024005/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/grand-masti-first-bollywood-adult-film-to-cross-the-rs-100-cr-mark/426772-8-66.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 October 2013 |title=Grand Masti: First Bollywood adult film to cross the Rs 100 cr mark |work=IBN Live |date=6 October 2013 |access-date=26 October 2013}}</ref> A cameo in ''[[Himmatwala (2013 film)|Himmatwala]]'' was his final appearance of the year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=27 April 2020 |title=Himmatwala Box Office Collection |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/himmatwala/box-office/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128192600/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/himmatwala/box-office/ |archive-date=28 November 2023 |access-date=20 April 2024 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

Deshmukh started 2014 with a triple role in comedy ''[[Humshakals]]'', opposite [[Bipasha Basu]]. The film failed at the box office and received negative reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 June 2014 |title=Humshakals review: How Saif, Riteish teamed up to give your brain damage |url=http://www.firstpost.com/blogs/humshakals-review-saif-ali-khan-riteish-deshmukh-team-up-to-give-you-brain-damage-1580181.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140705043832/http://www.firstpost.com/blogs/humshakals-review-saif-ali-khan-riteish-deshmukh-team-up-to-give-you-brain-damage-1580181.html |archive-date=5 July 2014 |access-date=22 July 2014 |work=Firstpost}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Geety Sahgal |date=7 July 2014 |title=Humshakals box office collections: Despite criticism, Sajid Khan has the last laugh |url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/humshakals-box-office-collections-despite-criticism-sajid-khan-has-the-last-laugh/1267008/1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140710102656/http://www.financialexpress.com/news/humshakals-box-office-collections-despite-criticism-sajid-khan-has-the-last-laugh/1267008/1 |archive-date=10 July 2014 |access-date=20 July 2014 |work=The Financial Express}}</ref>  Following this, he played a serial killer in the thriller ''[[Ek Villain]]'', opposite [[Aamna Sharif]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=When Riteish Deshmukh's villainous role in the 2014 film 'Ek Villain' won over audiences|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/when-riteish-deshmukhs-villainous-role-in-this-2014-movie-won-over-audiences-9031844.html|access-date=28 September 2024|website=News18|language=en-US}}</ref> The film was a box office success and the [[List of Hindi films of 2014|ninth highest-grossing film of the year]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Ek Villain Box Office |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/special-features/id/200 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130808035729/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/special-features/id/200 |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 August 2013 |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=19 July 2014}}</ref> Rajeev Masand stated that Deshmukh springs a surprise and was appreciative of him delivering a "compelling performance".<ref>{{cite web |title='Ek Villain' review: Moderately fulfilling, the film's real villain is a lousy script |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ek-villain-review-moderately-fulfilling-the-films-real-villain-is-a-lousy-script/482287-8-66.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140629221848/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ek-villain-review-moderately-fulfilling-the-films-real-villain-is-a-lousy-script/482287-8-66.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 June 2014 |access-date=29 June 2014 |work=[[Rajeev Masand]]}}</ref> Sweta Kaushal opined that he "steals the show with a stellar performance".<ref>{{cite web |title=Movie review: Riteish Deshmukh is the hero in Ek Villain |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/movie-review-riteish-deshmukh-is-the-hero-in-ek-villain/story-UR1WPgrsULVTd5RbbEvlVK.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140630221848/https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/movie-review-riteish-deshmukh-is-the-hero-in-ek-villain/story-UR1WPgrsULVTd5RbbEvlVK.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 June 2014 |access-date=12 July 2014 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> He then expanded to Marathi films with ''[[Lai Bhaari]]''. and then did a cameo in ''[[Entertainment (2014 film)|Entertainment]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-04-22 |title=Made in Marathi |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/life/entertainment-made-in-marathi-1141162/ |access-date=2023-12-10 |website=The Financial Express |language=en |archive-date=10 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210104813/https://www.financialexpress.com/life/entertainment-made-in-marathi-1141162/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Lai Bhaari'' saw him play twin brother and emerged as the [[List of highest-grossing Marathi films|seventh highest grossing Marathi film ever]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Sankar|first=Gayatri|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/lai-bhaari-riteish-deshmukh-delivers-highest-grossing-marathi-film_159531.html|title='Lai Bhaari': Riteish Deshmukh delivers highest grossing Marathi film!|work=Zee News|date=2014-08-05|accessdate=2014-08-06|archive-date=8 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808073708/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/lai-bhaari-riteish-deshmukh-delivers-highest-grossing-marathi-film_159531.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Mihir Bhanage found Deshmukh's Marathi debut "simply astounding".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/lai-bhaari-salman-khan-riteish-vilasrao-deshmukh-sharad-kelkar-tanvi-azmi-radhika-apte-aditi-pohankar/movie-review/38196919.cms|title=Movie Review: Lai Bhaari|website=[lThe Times of India|date=2014-07-11|accessdate=2014-07-26}}</ref>

=== Commercial fluctuations and renewed success (2015-2021) ===
Deshmukh's only release in 2015, was ''[[Bangistan]]'', which was a commercial failure.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/missionimpossibleandbangistanfirstdaybusiness#.VcboBouUdyx|title=Mission Impossible And Bangistan First Day Business|publisher=Boxofficeindia.com|accessdate=2015-11-12}}</ref> He started 2016 with the sequel ''[[Housefull 3]]'', where he played a car racer opposite [[Lisa Haydon]]. It became the [[List of Hindi films of 2014|seventh highest-grossing film of the year]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3296=|title=Housefull 3 - Movie - Box Office India|website=www.boxofficeindia.com|access-date=15 November 2016|archive-date=2 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202000401/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3296=|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Joshi |first=Namrata |author-link=Namrata Joshi |date=3 June 2016 |title=Housefull 3: Humour of the worst kind |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Housefull-3-Humour-of-the-worst-kind/article14382528.ece |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai |access-date=13 April 2024 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=11 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210911081115/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Housefull-3-Humour-of-the-worst-kind/article14382528.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> After two cameos in ''[[Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3]]'' and ''[[Mastizaade]]'', he appeared in another sequel ''[[Great Grand Masti]]'' opposite [[Puja Banerjee]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Great-Grand-Masti-trailer-is-impressive-less-cheesy-and-vulgar/articleshow/52792367.cms|title='Great Grand Masti' trailer is impressive; less cheesy and vulgar|work=The Times of India | date=17 June 2016 | access-date=16 July 2016}}</ref> Unlike the prequels, it failed at box office.<ref>{{cite web|title=Box Office: Worldwide Collections and Day wise breakup of Great Grand Masti|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3324/|website=Box Office India|access-date=28 October 2016}}</ref> His last release of the year was ''[[Banjo]]'' opposite [[Nargis Fakhri]], where he played a local goon and band member.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/bollywood/290116/riteish-deshmukh-and-nargis-fakhri-s-banjo-goes-on-floors.html|title=Riteish Deshmukh and Nargis Fakhri's 'Banjo' goes on floors|newspaper=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=29 January 2016|access-date=30 January 2016}}</ref> Tatsam Mukherjee found him to be "pretty entertaining".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/banjo-movie-review-riteish-deshmukh-ravi-jadhav-director-natrang-342719-2016-09-23|title=Banjo movie review: Riteish Deshmukh's film lets down the instrument, its culture and the people|newspaper=India Today|access-date=24 September 2016}}</ref>

Deshmukh then appeared in the 2017 film ''[[Bank Chor]]'' opposite [[Rhea Chakraborty]], which was a commercial failure.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bollywood/bank-chor-trailer-riteish-deshmukh-vivek-oberoi-starrer-is-a-goofy-chor-police-caper-3432634.html | title=Bank Chor trailer: Riteish Deshmukh-Vivek Oberoi starrer is a goofy chor-police caper | work=[[Firstpost]] | access-date=18 May 2017 |author=FP Staff |date=9 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3551|title=Bank Chor - Movie - Worldwide Gross & Budget - Box Office India|publisher=[[Box Office India]]|access-date=26 July 2018}}</ref> In 2018, he first appeared as himself in ''[[Welcome to New York (2018 film)|Welcome to New York]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramnath|first=Nandini|date=23 February 2018|title='Welcome to New York' film review: A Bollywood surgery performed with a butter knife|url=https://scroll.in/article/869712/welcome-to-new-york-film-review-a-bollywood-surgery-performed-with-a-butter-knife|access-date=2020-09-17|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US}}</ref> He then played twin brothers in his second Marathi film ''[[Mauli (film)|Mauli]]'' opposite [[Saiyami Kher]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scroll.in/reel/901371/mauli-trailer-riteish-deshmukh-plays-a-swaggering-police-officer|title='Mauli' trailer: Riteish Deshmukh plays a swaggering police officer|date=8 November 2018|accessdate=29 November 2018}}</ref> Nandini Ramnath of ''[[Scroll.in]]'' stated, "Deshmukh, an affable presence whatever the role, is a stretch in the action sequences." It was a box office success.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scroll.in/reel/905634/mauli-film-review-vithoba-to-the-rescue-in-riteish-deshmukh-action-drama|title=Mauli film review: Vithoba to the rescue in Riteish Deshmukh action drama|accessdate=21 December 2018|work=Scroll.in}}</ref>

Deshmukh had two commercial successes in 2019, which broke his box office failure since ''Housefull 3''. He first appeared in the comedy sequel ''[[Total Dhamaal]]'', which became a box office success.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/total_dhamaal|title=Total Dhamaal (2019)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|publisher=[[Fandango Media|Fandango]]|access-date=October 26, 2024|archive-date=10 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190210033618/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/total_dhamaal|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/total-dhamaal/box-office/|title=Total Dhamaal Box Office Collection till Now – Bollywood Hungama|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=20 April 2019|archive-date=21 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321073601/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com//movie/total-dhamaal/box-office/|url-status=live}}</ref> Ronak Kotecha was appreciative of his comic timing and character.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/total-dhamaal/movie-review/68104264.cms|title=Total Dhamaal Movie Review|access-date=22 February 2019|website=Times of India|last=Kotecha|first=Ronak|archive-date=22 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190222062440/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/total-dhamaal/movie-review/68104264.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> He then played dual characters, one of a classical dancer and other a modern boy in ''[[Housefull 4]]'' opposite [[Pooja Hegde]] and [[Kriti Kharbanda]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/akshay-kumar-bobby-deol-riteish-deshmukh-ready-tickle-funny-bones-begin-shooting-housefull-4/|title=Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol and Riteish Deshmukh ready to tickle your funny bones; begin shooting for Housefull 4|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=9 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/housefull-4-akshay-kumar-riteish-deshmukh-and-others-travel-by-train-as-indian-railways-launches-promotion-on-wheels/|title=Housefull 4: Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and others travel by train as Indian Railways launches 'Promotion on Wheels' 4 |first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=16 October 2019}}</ref> It later became the [[List of Hindi films of 2019|seventh highest-grossing film of the year]] and Deshmukh's highest grosser till date.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/housefull-4-box-office-collections-housefull-4-becomes-8th-highest-time-diwali-release-opening-weekend-grosser/|title=Housefull 4 Box Office Collections: Housefull 4 becomes the 8th highest all-time Diwali release opening weekend grosser|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=28 October 2019}}</ref>
Later the year, Deshmukh played a dwarf goon in ''[[Marjaavaan]]'', which became an average grosser and had a cameo in ''[[Dream Girl (2019 film)|Dream Girl]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/sidharth-malhotra-shares-first-look-poster-of-marjaavaan-the-film-will-also-star-tara-sutaria-see-pic/story-KZEho73DPAZg8D0lAjkZSN.html|title=Ritesh Deshmukh shares first look poster of Marjaavaan. See pic|date=31 October 2018|work=Hindustan times|access-date=17 November 2018|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=5735|title=Marjaavaan – Movie – Box Office India|publisher=[[Box Office India]]|access-date=29 March 2020}}</ref>

Deshmukh had only one release in 2020, in ''[[Baaghi 3]]'', where he played a fearful police officer opposite [[Ankita Lokhande]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/baaghi-3-riteish-deshmukh-joins-tiger-shroff-shraddha-kapoor-in-third-instalment-of-action-franchise-6797381.html |title=Baaghi 3: Riteish Deshmukh joins Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor in third instalment of action franchise |date=12 June 2019 |website=Firstpost}}</ref> Despite mixed reviews, it became the [[List of Hindi films of 2020|second highest-grossing film of the year]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/baaghi-3-2/box-office/|title=Baaghi 3 Box Office|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=17 March 2020|last1=Hungama |first1=Bollywood }}</ref>

===Career expansion and progression (2022-present)===
Deshmukh firstly had two cameos in 2022, in ''[[Ek Villain Returns]]'' and Marathi film ''[[Adrushya]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/ek-villain-returns-trailer-in-john-abraham-vs-arjun-kapoor-will-the-real-villain-please-stand-up-3115054 |title=Ek Villain Returns Trailer: In John Abraham vs Arjun Kapoor, Will The Real Villain Please Stand Up? |work=[[NDTV]] |date=30 June 2022 |access-date=1 July 2022 |archive-date=29 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929103105/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/ek-villain-returns-trailer-in-john-abraham-vs-arjun-kapoor-will-the-real-villain-please-stand-up-3115054 |url-status=live}}</ref> This was followed by two streaming films, ''[[Plan A Plan B]]'' opposite [[Tamannaah Bhatia]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 August 2021 |title=Riteish Deshmukh to make digital debut with Netflix film Plan A Plan B |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/riteish-deshmukh-to-make-digital-debut-with-netflix-film-plan-a-plan-b-7456328/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017110657/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/riteish-deshmukh-to-make-digital-debut-with-netflix-film-plan-a-plan-b-7456328/ |archive-date=17 October 2022 |access-date=17 August 2021 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |agency=[[Press Trust of India|PTI]]}}</ref> and ''[[Mister Mummy]]'' opposite Genelia D'Souza.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/riteish-deshmukh-genelia-deshmukh-starrer-mister-mummy-goes-on-floors/article65248826.ece|title=Riteish Deshmukh-Genelia Deshmukh starrer 'Mister Mummy' goes on floors|work=The Hindu|date=22 March 2022|access-date=11 July 2022}}</ref> While ''Mister Mummy'' received negative reviews,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thequint.com/neon/hot-take/mister-mummy-honest-review-a-transphobic-nightmare-in-the-name-of-comedy-riteish-deshmukh-genelia-dsouza#read-more|title='Mister Mummy' Honest Review: A Transphobic Nightmare In The Name Of Comedy|last=Phelian|date=19 November 2022|work=The Quint}}</ref> for ''Plan A Plan B'', Archika Khurana took note of Deshmukh's portrayal of the "cynical character".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khurana |first=Archika |date=September 30, 2022 |title=Plan A Plan B Review : Riteish and Tamannaah's romcom-cliched but fun weekend watch |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/plan-a-plan-b/ottmoviereview/94502007.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221013033327/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/plan-a-plan-b/ottmoviereview/94502007.cms |archive-date=13 October 2022 |access-date=17 October 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Deshmukh then reunited with D'Souza for the Marathi film ''[[Ved (film)|Ved]]'', also his debut as a director. He played an ex-cricketer forcibly married to his neighbour and later coaches his ex-lover's daughter.<ref>{{cite news |date=8 December 2021 |title=Riteish Deshmukh turns director; Genelia Deshmukh to make her Marathi film debut |work=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/riteish-deshmukh-turns-director-genelia-deshmukh-make-marathi-film-debut/ |access-date=11 December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-07-10 |title='Ved': Riteish Deshmukh shares BTS pictures with Salman Khan as he wraps up shooting of his directorial debut |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/ved-riteish-deshmukh-shares-bts-pictures-with-salman-khan-as-he-wraps-up-shooting-of-his-directorial-debut/articleshow/92781696.cms |access-date=2024-05-03 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> A commercial success, it became the [[List of highest-grossing Marathi films|fourth highest-grossing Marathi film of all time]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Riteish Deshmukh's 'Ved' has raised the profile of Marathi film industry, the film is still in theaters even after 50 days, how much has it earned so far? |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/marathi-cinema/riteish-deshmukh-and-genelia-deshmukh-ved-marathi-movie-box-office-collection-after-50-days-release-see-details-kmd-95-3470108/ |access-date=2023-02-18 |website=Loksatta |date=18 February 2023 |language=mr}}</ref> Mayur Sanap opined: "From grief and anger, to frustration and cynicism, Riteish expresses a gamut of emotions in a fine performance." He earned a nomination for [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Marathi]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ved Review: Nothing New To Surprise|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/ved-review/20230110.htm|website=Rediff.com|access-date=20 January 2023|author=Mayur Sanap}}</ref>

With no film release in 2023, Deshmukh started 2024 with ''[[Kakuda (film)|Kakuda]]'' opposite [[Sonakshi Sinha]], playing a ghost hunter.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ronnie Screwvala's 'Kakuda' to star Sonakshi Sinha, Riteish Deshmukh |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2021/07/20/kakuda-to-star-sonakshi-sinha-riteish-deshmukh.html |access-date=2 September 2023 |work=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]] |agency=[[Press Trust of India|PTI]] |date=July 20, 2021 |language=en}}</ref> [[Deepa Gahlot]] noted, "Riteish plays Victor with such relish that without him, the film would have deflated quickly."<ref>{{cite news |last=Gahlot |first=Deepa |author-link=Deepa Gahlot |title=Kakuda Review: Neither Scary Nor Funny |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/kakuda-review/20240711.htm |access-date=11 July 2024 |work=Rediff.com |date=July 11, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> He then played a pilot opposite [[Priya Bapat]] in ''[[Visfot]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/bhushan-kumar-sanjay-gupta-back-riteish-deshmukh-fardeen-khan-starrer-visfot/|title=Bhushan Kumar and Sanjay Gupta back Riteish Deshmukh and Fardeen Khan starrer ''Visfot''|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=14 October 2021|access-date=26 February 2022|archive-date=26 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226061408/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/bhushan-kumar-sanjay-gupta-back-riteish-deshmukh-fardeen-khan-starrer-visfot/|url-status=live}}</ref> Devesh Sharma of ''[[Filmfare]]'' stated, "Deshmukh adds significant depth to Akash, skillfully conveying both vulnerability and inner conflict."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sharma|first1=Devesh|title=Visfot Movie Review: It's a morality play with noir elements|url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/visfot-movie-review-68306.html|website=Filmfare |date=6 September 2024}}</ref> These two films were followed by his streaming series debut, with ''[[Pill (TV series)|Pill]]''. Deshmukh played a man fighting corruption in Pharma industry.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 July 2024 |title='Pill' X review: Internet calls Riteish Deshmukh's OTT debut series a 'game-changer' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/web-series/story/pill-x-review-internet-calls-riteish-deshmukh-ott-debut-series-a-game-changer-2565922-2024-07-12 |access-date=21 July 2024 |website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 June 2024 |title=Pill Trailer Out: In Debut Web Series, Riteish Deshmukh Fights Corruption In Pharma Industry |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/pill-trailer-out-in-debut-web-series-riteish-deshmukh-fights-corruption-in-pharma-industry-8947568.html |access-date=12 July 2024 |website=News18}}</ref> [[Shubhra Gupta]] was appreciative of his ordinary man portrayal that made the series engaging.<ref>{{cite news |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |author-link=Shubhra Gupta |title=Pill review: Riteish Deshmukh series is stretched, repetitive |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/pill-review-riteish-deshmukh-series-is-stretched-repetitive-9449793/ |access-date=17 July 2024 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=12 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

Deshmukh started 2025 with ''[[Raid 2 (film)|Raid 2]]'', where he played a corrupt politician.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Riteish Deshmukh set to play an antagonist in Ajay Devgn and Vaani Kapoor starrer Raid 2|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/riteish-deshmukh-set-play-antagonist-ajay-devgn-vaani-kapoor-starrer-raid-2/|work=Bollywood Hungama |date=12 January 2024 |access-date=27 January 2024}}</ref> [[Saibal Chatterjee]] was appreciative of his "solid performance", but criticised the character.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 May 2025 |title=Raid 2 Review: Ajay Devgn's Film Is Average Entertainment At Best |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/raid-2-review-ajay-devgns-film-is-average-entertainment-at-best-2-stars-8303670 |access-date=1 May 2025 |website=NDTV |language=en}}</ref> The film was a commercial success at the box office.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Raid 2 Scores Big: Ajay Devgn’s sequel streak proves franchises are still box office gold |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/raid-2-scores-big-ajay-devgns-sequel-streak-proves-franchises-are-still-box-office-gold/articleshow/120889599.cms |access-date=2025-05-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 May 2025 |title=Raid 2 Box Office Collection |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/raid-2/box-office/ |access-date=2 May 2025 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref> Deshmukh next played one of the primary character in ''[[Housefull 5]]'' opposite [[Sonam Bajwa]] and [[Nargis Fakhri]]. The film was released in two versions, titled ''Housefull 5A'' and ''Housefull 5B'', each featuring a different climax and murderer.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Housefull 5: Akshay Kumar's BTS PICS with Riteish Deshmukh, Johny Lever and Ranjeet go viral on the internet; fan says 'Ab ayega maja'|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/housefull-5-akshay-kumars-bts-pics-with-riteish-deshmukh-johny-lever-and-ranjeet-go-viral-on-the-internet-fan-says-ab-ayega-maja-1349880?amp|work=Pinkvilla |date=24 September 2024 |access-date=10 October 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ramachandran |first1=Naman |title=Inside Sajid Nadiadwala’s ‘Housefull 5’ Multiple Endings Gambit: ‘Bringing Back That Element of Surprise’ (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/sajid-nadiadwala-housefull-5-multiple-endings-1236413688/ |website=Variety |accessdate=30 May 2025}}</ref> Rishabh Suri opined that he "anchors" the film but is let down by weak writing.<ref>{{cite web |title=Housefull 5 review: Akshay Kumar and Ritesh Deshmukh anchor this cruise drama; climax makes up for the flaws |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/housefull-5-review-akshay-kumar-and-ritesh-deshmukh-anchor-this-cruise-drama-climax-makes-up-for-the-flaws-101749203508563-amp.html |website=Hindustan Times |accessdate=6 June 2025}}</ref> A commercial success, it emerged as one of the highest grossing film of the year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 June 2025 |title=Housefull 5 Box Office Collection |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/housefull-5/box-office/ |access-date=7 June 2025 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Bollywood Top Grossers Worldwide 2025 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/worldwide/2025/ |access-date=25 January 2025 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

Deshmukh will next direct and act in the Marathi–Hindi bilingual ''Raja Shivaji''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Riteish Deshmukh to direct and play Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 'Raja Shivaji'|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/riteish-deshmukh-direct-play-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-raja-shivaji-genelia-dsouza-2504011-2024-02-19|work=India Today |date=19 February 2024 |access-date=25 February 2024}}</ref> He also has ''Masti 4'' and ''Dhamaal 4'' in the pipeline.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Exclusive – Riteish Deshmukh: I'm doing 'Masti 4', 'Dhamaal 4' and 'Housefull 5'|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/riteish-deshmukh-doing-masti-4-dhamaal-4-housefull-5-exclusive-2569231-2024-07-19|work=India Today |date=19 July 2024 |access-date=29 August 2024}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
[[File:Genelia D'Souza and Ritesh Deshmukh.jpg|thumb|Riteish with his wife, [[Genelia D'Souza]]]]

Tabloids repeatedly linked Deshmukh romantically with [[Genelia D'Souza]], ever since they starred together in their debut film ''[[Tujhe Meri Kasam]]'' in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jha|first=Subash K. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Still-denying-Rtiesh-Genelia/articleshow/4597375.cms|title=Still denying Ritesh, Genelia?|website=The Times of India|access-date=11 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811060821/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-05-30/news-interviews/28207146_1_ritesh-deshmukh-tujhe-meri-kasam-debut-film|archive-date=11 August 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> They were reportedly ready to get engaged, but Ritesh's father, the then–Maharashtra Chief Minister, [[Vilasrao Deshmukh]] did not agree. D'Souza later denied any rumors of a relationship with Deshmukh, and responded that she was just friends with him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/htnext/mirchmasala/I-m-single-Riteish-is-just-a-friend-Genelia/Article1-341198.aspx|title=I'm single, Riteish is just a friend: Genelia|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=18 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100814150649/http://www.hindustantimes.com/htnext/mirchmasala/I-m-single-Riteish-is-just-a-friend-Genelia/Article1-341198.aspx|archive-date=14 August 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, the couple eventually got married on 3 February 2012, according to Marathi marriage traditions<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Genelia-DSouza-weds-Riteish-Deshmukh/articleshow/11741452.cms|title="Riteish Deshmukh weds Genelia D'Souza"|website=The Times of India|access-date=9 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130709204611/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-03/news-interviews/31020719_1_riteish-and-genelia-genelia-d-souza-riteish-deshmukh|archive-date=9 July 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> in a [[Hindu wedding]] ceremony, and had a [[Christian|Christian wedding]] in church the next day.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/riteish-deshmukhs-fans-still-remember-his-debut-film/articleshow/69692191.cms|title=PIX: Riteish and Genelia's church wedding|website=The Rediff News|access-date=4 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120204000000/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/riteish-deshmukhs-fans-still-remember-his-debut-film/articleshow/69692191.cms|archive-date=4 February 2012|url-status=live}} [https://m.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-pix-ritiesh-and-genelia-s-church-wedding/20120206.htm Alt URL]</ref> The couple's first child, a son named Riaan, was born on 25 November 2014,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Riteish-Deshmukh-Genelia-blessed-with-son/articleshow/45273691.cms|title=Riteish Deshmukh-Genelia blessed with son|website=The Times of India|access-date=27 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706020926/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Riteish-Deshmukh-Genelia-blessed-with-son/articleshow/45273691.cms|archive-date=6 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/genelia-dsouza-announces-their-sons-name-riaan-riteish-deshmukh/516787-8-66.html|title=Genelia D'Souza announces their son's name: Riaan Riteish Deshmukh|website=CNN-IBN|access-date=18 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207002044/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/genelia-dsouza-announces-their-sons-name-riaan-riteish-deshmukh/516787-8-66.html|archive-date=7 December 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> while their second son, named Rahyl, was born on 2 June 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-it-s-a-boy-riteish-deshmukh-and-genelia-d-souza-welcome-their-second-child-2218657|title=It's a Boy! Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza welcome their second child|website=DNA India|date=31 May 2016 |access-date=10 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706020926/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-it-s-a-boy-riteish-deshmukh-and-genelia-d-souza-welcome-their-second-child-2218657|archive-date=6 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://chennaivision.com/genelia-blessed-with-baby-boy/|title=Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'souza blessed with baby boy|access-date=12 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706020926/http://chennaivision.com/genelia-blessed-with-baby-boy/|archive-date=6 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Humanitarian work ===
Deshmukh has donated Rs 2.5&nbsp;million to his hometown [[Latur]] for "Jalyukta Latur", an initiative to provide sufficient water to the parched district after the droughts that Latur faced in April 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Riteish-Deshmukh-contributes-Rs-25-lakh-for-drought-hit-Latur/articleshow/51964167.cms|title=Riteish Deshmukh contributes Rs 25 lakh for drought-hit Latur|accessdate=26 April 2016|work=The Times of India}}</ref> He along with his wife, Genelia donated Rs 2.5&nbsp;million towards flood relief in Maharashtra during the [[2019 Indian floods]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/riteish-and-genelia-deshmukh-meet-cm-devendra-fadnavis-donate-rs-25-lakh-for-maharashtra-floods-1580085-2019-08-12|title=Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh meet CM Devendra Fadnavis, donate Rs 25 lakh for Maharashtra floods|date=12 August 2019|work=India Today|access-date=16 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190815073412/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/celebrities/story/riteish-and-genelia-deshmukh-meet-cm-devendra-fadnavis-donate-rs-25-lakh-for-maharashtra-floods-1580085-2019-08-12|archive-date=15 August 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Deshmukh and D'Souza have also pledge to donate their organs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theprint.in/feature/riteish-deshmukh-genelia-deshmukh-pledge-to-donate-their-organs/2164611/|title=Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh pledge to donate their organs|date=11 September 2024 |work=The Print}}</ref> In 2024, [[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals]] (PETA) announced Deshmukh as the "Most Beautiful Vegetarian Men" of the year, owing to his dedication to animal welfare and commitment to a compassionate lifestyle.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jacqueline-fernandez-riteish-deshmukh-named-india-s-most-beautiful-vegetarian-celebrities-of-2024-101728909669387-amp.html|title=Jacqueline Fernandez, Riteish Deshmukh named India’s ‘Most Beautiful Vegetarian Celebrities’ of 2024|date=19 October 2024 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

== Other ventures ==
=== Television ===
In addition to acting, Deshmukh has turned host for various award functions including [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]], [[Stardust Awards]] and [[Zee Cine Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.iifa.com/city_thailand.php |title=..:: Welcome to International Indian Film Academy:: |access-date=2012-06-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120528141948/http://www.iifa.com/city_thailand.php |archive-date=2012-05-28 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2013, he made his television debut as a Judge with the dance show, ''[[StarPlus|India's Dancing Superstar]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/flash-mob-on-india-s-dancing-superstar/story-AXXVmtulElB40BnUIrbyAM_amp.html|title=Flash mob on India's Dancing Superstar|newspaper=Hindustan Times|quote=India's Dancing Superstar team surprised the three judges - Riteish Deshmukh, Geeta Kapoor and Ashley Lobo - with their sudden flash mob act |access-date=14 July 2018}}</ref> He has co-hosted the talk show ''[[Yaaron Ki Baraat]]'' and the quiz show ''Vikta Ka Uttar''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Riteishs-fanboy-moment-with-Big-B-Shatrughan-Sinha/articleshow/54660122.cms|title=Riteish's 'fanboy' moment with Big B, Shatrughan Sinha|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=3 October 2016|access-date=4 October 2016}}</ref> In 2024, Deshmukh hosted the reality show ''[[Bigg Boss Marathi season 5|Bigg Boss Marathi 5]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bigg Boss Marathi returns with Riteish Deshmukh as host; Promises extra drama and entertainment |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/bigg-boss-marathi-returns-with-riteish-deshmukh-as-host-promises-extra-drama-and-entertainment/articleshow/110292657.cms |access-date=2024-09-06 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-24 |title=Riteish Deshmukh, Ahead Of Hosting Bigg Boss Marathi, Reacts To Comparisons With Salman Khan |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/riteish-deshmukh-ahead-of-hosting-bigg-boss-marathi-reacts-to-comparisons-with-salman-khan-8977075.html |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=[[News18]]}}</ref>

Additionally, Deshmukh hosted the web game show ''[[Ladies vs Gentlemen]]'' with [[Genelia D'Souza|Genelia D'souza]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bhasin|first=Shriya|date=2020-11-17|title=Genelia, hubby Riteish Deshmukh to turn host for new show 'Ladies Vs Gentlemen'|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/genelia-hubby-riteish-deshmukh-to-turn-host-for-new-show-ladies-vs-gentlemen-665542|access-date=2020-11-18|website=India TV|language=en}}</ref> Since 2022, he is seen as the prosecuting lawyer in ''[[Case Toh Banta Hai]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Riteish Deshmukh on Case Toh Banta Hai, his bond with Varun Sharma, Kusha Kapila and more |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/riteish-deshmukh-on-case-toh-banta-hai-his-bond-with-varun-sharma-kusha-kapila-and-more-10956081.html |access-date=20 August 2022 |work=Firstpost |date=26 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

=== Producer and director ===
Deshmukh launched his own production house, [[Mumbai Film Company]], in 2013 with the production of the Marathi film ''[[Balak Palak]]'', which won several awards. Later in 2014, he produced ''[[Yellow (2014 film)|Yellow]]'',<ref>{{cite web | title = Marathi audience accepts films with unique concepts: Riteish Deshmukh |date= 6 April 2014 |publisher= Firstpost | url = http://www.firstpost.com/fwire/marathi-audience-accepts-films-with-unique-concepts-riteish-deshmukh-1467355.html | access-date = 9 April 2014 }}</ref> a critical success which won him the [[National Film Award – Special Jury Award (feature film)|National Film Special Jury Award]].<ref>{{cite web|title=61st National Film Awards For 2013 | url = http://www.dff.nic.in/List%20of%20Awards.pdf# |publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals| date= 16 April 2014|quote=An unbelievably inspiring film about a specially gifted girl who overcomes all the odds to make an international mark.|access-date = 16 April 2014 }}</ref> He then produced another Marathi film ''[[Faster Fene]]'', in 2017.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/marathi/news-interviews/Balak-Palak-to-stress-on-need-for-sex-education/articleshow/16432181.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128180358/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-17/news-interviews/33903833_1_marathi-film-director-ravi-jadhav-sai-tamhankar |url-status=live |archive-date=28 January 2013 |title=Balak Palak to stress on need for sex education |date=17 September 2012 |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=7 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/faster-fene-trailer-riteish-deshmukh-4868154/|title=Faster Fene trailer: The trailer of Riteish Deshmukh's upcoming production venture looks quite promising|date=30 September 2017|newspaper=The Indian Express|first=Sampada|last=Sharma|accessdate=22 March 2019}}</ref>

Deshmukh turned director and screenwriter with the 2022 film ''[[Ved (film)|Ved]]'', which was produced by Genelia.<ref name="Bollywood Hungama">{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/riteish-deshmukh-turns-director-genelia-deshmukh-make-marathi-film-debut/|title=Riteish Deshmukh turns director; Genelia Deshmukh to make her Marathi film debut|work=Bollywood Hungama|date=8 December 2021|access-date=11 December 2022}}</ref> It became the [[List of Marathi films of 2022|highest grossing Marathi film of 2022]] and the [[List of highest-grossing Marathi films|third highest-grossing Marathi film]] of all time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ritesh-deshmukhs-marathi-remake-of-the-telugu-film-majili-is-going-great-guns-at-the-marathi-cinema/articleshow/96782635.cms |title=Ritesh Deshmukh's Marathi remake of the Telugu film 'Majili' is going great guns at the Marathi Box-office
|date= 6 January 2023 |access-date= 8 January 2023 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The film earned him [[MFK Award for Favourite Director]] along with a nomination for [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Marathi]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-11 |title=Maharashtracha Favorite Kon Award Show Voting Lines Open; Check Nomination Lists |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/maharashtracha-favorite-kon-award-show-voting-lines-open-check-nomination-lists-8735990.html |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> Deshmukh will next direct ''Raja Shivaji'', a film based on [[Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Riteish Deshmukh to direct and act in a film on Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/riteish-deshmukh-to-direct-and-act-in-a-film-on-chatrapati-shivaji-maharaj/article67862878.ece/|work=The Hindu |date=19 February 2024 |access-date=28 February 2024}}</ref>

=== Enterpreneur ===
In 2021, Deshmukh turned an entrepreneur and started a plant based meat brand with his wife, named "Imagine Meats".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/operations/food-and-beverages/people-who-want-a-flexitarian-or-plant-based-lifestyle-dont-have-enough-choice-genelia-deshmukh/113049521 |title=People who want a flexitarian or plant-based lifestyle don’t have enough choice: Genelia Deshmukh |access-date=21 September 2024 |work=Economic Times |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/riteish-genelia-deshmukh-announce-their-plant-based-product-imagine-meats-couple-gets-a-shoutout-from-srk/articleshow/86095358.cms?from=mdr |title=Riteish & Genelia Deshmukh announce their plant-based product 'Imagine Meats'; couple gets a shoutout from SRK |access-date=19 September 2021 |work=Economic Times |url-status=live }}</ref>

== In the media==
[[File:Riteish Deshmukh Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum' team at 98.3 FM Radio Mirchi 04.jpg|thumb|upright|Deshmukh at an event in 2012]]

Deshmukh appeared on the ''[[Forbes India]]''{{'s}} [[Forbes Celebrity 100|Celebrity 100]] list of 2012. He was placed at the 60th position with an estimated annual income of {{INRConvert|51|m}}.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2012-celebrity-100/1395/1 |title=2012 Celebrity 100 |work=Forbes India |access-date=20 December 2012 |archive-date=19 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219063445/https://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2012-celebrity-100/1395/1 |url-status=live}}</ref> In the [[The Times of India|Times Most Desirable Men]] list of 2011, Deshmukh was placed 40th,<ref>{{Cite news|title=
Times 50 Most Desirable Men of 2011: The Winners|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/times-50-most-desirable-men-of-2011-the-winners/articleshow/11757172.cms|access-date=25 November 2019|work=The Times of India}}</ref> while in [[The Times of India|Maharashtra's Most Desirable Men]] list, he was placed 3rd in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Meet Maharashtra's 2018 Most Desirable Men|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/times-poll-2018/pune-times-most-desirable-men|access-date=27 November 2021|work=The Times of India}}</ref> Deshmukh is a celebrity endorser for brands and products such as [[Videocon Group|Videocon]], [[Non-bank financial institution|TAB Capital]], [[Pokémon Go]], Pril Dishwash and Pregakem.<ref>{{Cite news|title=TAB Capital ropes in Riteish Deshmukh as its brand ambassador|url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/advertising/tab-capital-ropes-in-riteish-deshmukh-as-its-brand-ambassador/60866480|access-date=29 September 2021|work=Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Pokemon GO Welcomes Bollywood Favorites Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh as Brand Faces in India|url=https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/pokemon-go-welcomes-bollywood-favorites-riteish-and-genelia-deshmukh-as-brand-faces-in-india/2315879/|access-date=20 October 2024|work=The Print}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Genelia is upset with Riteish Deshmukh; find out why via Pregakem's ad campaign|url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/advertising/genelia-is-upset-with-riteish-deshmukh-find-out-why-via-pregakems-ad-campaign/57732533|access-date=21 December 2023|work=Economic Times}}</ref>

In 2013, he formed a cricket team with [[Dhiraj Deshmukh]], later named [[Veer Marathi]] in the [[Celebrity Cricket League]]. He played in this league as the captain of his team. The team's brand ambassador was [[Genelia D'Souza]]. The team defunct in 2015, after three seasons.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://truthdive.com/2013/01/19/ccl-3-celebrity-cricket-league-curtain-raiser-event-on-jan-19-in-mumbai.html |title=TruthDive – South Asian News and Opinion. India |access-date=2013-02-17 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130223054154/http://truthdive.com/2013/01/19/ccl-3-celebrity-cricket-league-curtain-raiser-event-on-jan-19-in-mumbai.html |archive-date=23 February 2013}} CCL 3 : Celebrity Cricket League curtain raiser event on 19 Jan in Mumbai</ref> Since then, he play as the captain of [[Mumbai Heroes]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/CCL-Superstar-cricketainment/articleshow/11552967.cms | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030145956/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-20/news-interviews/30643668_1_telugu-warriors-karnataka-bulldozers-chennai-rhinos | url-status=live | archive-date=30 October 2013 | title=CCL: Superstar cricketainment | date=20 January 2012 | access-date=22 January 2012 | work=[[The Times of India]] | author=Trivedi, Bina}}</ref> Deshmukh maintains ownership in Evolutions, an India-based architectural and interior designing firm.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Ritesh designing Karan's house|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ritesh-designing-karans-house/articleshow/6240210.cms|access-date=19 February 2018|quote=Ritesh has an architectural firm Evolution in operation from 2016.|work=The Times of India}}</ref> He is also a board member of [[Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Mumbai Academy of Moving Image - Trustees Site |url=https://www.mumbaifilmfestival.com/festival/trustees |website=www.mumbaifilmfestival.com}}</ref> Deshmukh is also one of the highest grossing actors of Indian cinema.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Highest Cumulative Box Office Collection by Actor |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/highest-cumulative-box-office-collection-actor/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=2 April 2024 |archive-date=2 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402183144/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/highest-cumulative-box-office-collection-actor/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Accolades ==
{{main|List of awards and nominations received by Riteish Deshmukh}}

Deshmukh is a recipient of a [[National Film Awards|National Film Award]], the [[National Film Award – Special Jury Award (feature film)|Special Jury Award]] for ''Yellow''.<ref name="indianexpress1" /> Deshmukh has won four [[Maharashtracha Favourite Kon?|Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? Awards]] including two [[MFK Award for Favourite Actor|Favourite Actor]] for ''Lai Bhaari'' and ''Ved''. Additionally, he earned the [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – Marathi]] for ''Lai Bhaari''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-20 |title=Riteish Deshmukh And Genelia's Ved Wins Big At Maharashtracha Favourite Kon Awards |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/riteish-deshmukh-and-genelias-ved-wins-big-at-maharashtracha-favourite-kon-awards-8747605.html |access-date=2024-01-21 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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