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Riteish Deshmukh has officially ushered in a new era of regional cinema with his magnum opus ‘Raja Shivaji’. After a stunning opening day in Maharashtra, the film is currently dominating the box office, rewriting history as the most expensive Marathi production ever at Rs.
100 Crores. A fantastic opening weekend of Rs. 33.90 crore nett in India over three days, supported by Rs. 11.35 crore on its opening day, the film saw a modest decline on Saturday before recovering 13.7% on Sunday to Rs. 12.00 Crores. Today marks the first Monday since its release and it shows a strong hold on the audience, with the total India net collections crossing Rs. 34 Crores is a milestone. The secret of the film was Salman Khan’s surprise appearance as the loyal warrior Jeeva Mahala, which sparked a frenzy on social media that translated into massive demand across single screens and multi-screens.
Raja Shivaji enters its first week competing against two established batsmen. “Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge” has now entered its seventh week with Rs. 1,136 crore nett in India and continues its historic run but with a significant drop in the number of shows. Meanwhile, horror comedy ‘Bhooth Bangla’ entered its third week with revenues of Rs 1,000. Rs 113 Crore Net India.
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Summary of “Raja Shivaji” for Day 1-3
The first day brought Rs. 11.35 crore nett from 6,192 shows nationwide. The timing was deliberate and inspired as its release on Maharashtra day gave the film instant cultural resonance that directly translated into blockbuster.
Day 2 the film earned Rs. It netted Rs 10.55 crore across 6,275 shows, representing a modest 7% drop from day one which was offset by the continued strength of the Marathi version and strong word of mouth around Salman Khan’s unannounced appearance.
The third day saw the film earning Rs. The net collection of Rs 12.00 crore across 5,771 shows represents a growth of 13.7% as family audiences filled the weekend shows and Salman Khan’s viral moment continued to increase attendance numbers.
The three-day opening weekend gross was Rs. 33.90 Crore Net India & Rs. 40.34 Crore India Total.
“Raja Shivaji” is live tracking on the fourth day
According to Sakneelek, on the fourth day, Raja Shivaji received an award rupee. 0.60 Crores Net of 1,928 afternoon performances.These early numbers on Monday push the film’s domestic net collection to an all-time high rupee. 34.50 CroresWhile India’s total GDP reached rupee. 41.05 Croreswhile still waiting for the final end-of-day numbers.
Daily Wisdom Collection of Raja Shivaji
Day 1: Rs. 11.35 CroresDay 2: Rs. 10.55 CroresDay 3: Rs. 12.00 CroresDay four [LIVE]: Rs. 0.60 Crores
Total: Rs. 34.50 Crores
Collapse of wise language
As for the fourth day, the impressive language performance on the opening day can be summed up as follows: The Marathi version has been compiled rupee. 0.47 CroresWhile the Indian version contributed rupee. 0.13 Crores To the total net collection.
More about Raja Shivaji
The film focuses on the early life and visionary Swarajya mission of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the 17th-century Maratha warrior king, whose military genius, administrative innovation, and unwavering commitment to his people created an empire from almost nothing and changed the course of Indian history. One of the main factors behind the film’s “chaos” in theatres, as director Ram Gopal Varma described it, is its star-studded cast.
The film features Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan, Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Maharaj, and Genelia Deshmukh as Saibai. The film also marks the debut of Riteish and Genelia’s son, Rahil Deshmukh, who plays the younger version of Shivaji Maharaj.‘Raja Shivaji’ was released in two versions. The Marathi version has a duration of 195 minutes (3 hours 15 minutes) and includes additional historical context, cultural nuances and narrative details tailored specifically for a Marathi audience.
The Hindi version has a duration of 187 minutes (3 hours 7 minutes) which has been edited for a clearer narrative flow for non-Marathi audiences. The CBFC has certified the film U/A 16+.The atmosphere of the theater turns electric the moment Salman Khan appears on screen as Jeeva Mahala. His portrayal of the legendary loyalist Shivaji Maharaj is more than just a cameo with the dialogue “Shivaji nahi; Shivaji Rajae mhanaycha” becoming the film’s signature viral moment and deeply resonating with the cultural sentiments of Maharashtra.In just three days, Raja Shivaji has already crossed the entire collection of his 2014 song ‘Lai Bhaari’. At Rs. 100 crore, it is the most expensive Marathi film ever made, with world-class visual effects and cinematography by Santosh Sivan.Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data contained in this article are compiled from various public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly stated, providing a fair representation of the film’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or additional international market reports are completed. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
