Riteish Deshmukh's historical masterpiece, 'Raja Shivaji', continues its record-breaking rampage at the Indian box office. Since its release on Maharashtra Day, the film has become a cultural phenomenon, emerging as the fastest Marathi-language production to cross the Rs. 50 crore India net mark. The film's momentum is fueled by the thunderous reception to Salman Khan's high-octane cameo as Jiva Mahala and Sanjay Dutt's menacing portrayal of Afzal Khan. As it enters its second Sunday, early trends suggest a massive explosion in footfalls, bringing the Rs. 75 crore India net target firmly within sight.
After a rock-solid Saturday that saw a 75% growth in collections compared to Friday, 'Raja Shivaji' is projected to witness another significant jump today. With zero major competition in the regional or national market, the film is expected to collect between Rs. 6.50 – Rs. 7.50 crore on Day 10. This surge is likely to push the total India net collection past the Rs. 68 crore mark by tonight, setting the stage for the coveted Rs. 75 crore milestone by the end of the upcoming weekdays.
'Raja Shivaji' Week 1 and Second Weekend Earnings
'Raja Shivaji' debuted with a staggering Rs. 11.35 crore, the highest opening ever for Marathi cinema. Within just three days, it surpassed the lifetime collections of the 2014 hit 'Lai Bhaari'. Unlike typical big-budget films that witness a 'Monday crash,' 'Raja Shivaji' doubled the previous Monday record held by 'Ved', collecting Rs. 5.60 crore. By the end of its first week, the film stood tall at Rs. 52.65 crore, recovering over half of its massive Rs. 100 crore budget. On Day 8, which marked its second Friday, the film collected Rs. 3.20 crore. On Day 9, second Saturday, the film witnessed a massive 75% jump, raking in Rs. 5.60 crore.
'Raja Shivaji' Day 10 Live Tracking
According to Sacnilk, on Day 10, 'Raja Shivaji' is currently running across 2,012 shows and has collected a live net of Rs. 2.28 crore so far today. This brings the total India gross to Rs. 75.60 crore and total India net to Rs. 63.73 crore, with final figures still to be reported as afternoon, evening, and night shows are tallied.
Day Wise Collection for 'Raja Shivaji'
- Week 1: Rs. 53.65 crore
- Day 8: Rs. 3.20 crore
- Day 9: Rs. 5.60 crore
- Day 10 [LIVE]: Rs. 2.28 crore
- TOTAL: Rs. 63.73 crore
Language Wise Breakdown
The language-wise Day 10 breakdown shows the Marathi version contributing Rs. 1.73 crore and the Hindi version adding Rs. 0.55 crore.
More About 'Raja Shivaji'
'Raja Shivaji' chronicles the early life and the visionary Swarajya mission of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Directed by Riteish Deshmukh, who also delivers a career-defining performance in the titular role, the film is a visual marvel lensed by the legendary Santosh Sivan. The ensemble cast features Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Maharaj, Sanjay Dutt as the formidable Afzal Khan, Genelia Deshmukh as Maharani Saibai, Bhagyashree as the emotional anchor Jijabai, Vidya Balan as Badi Begum, and Amole Gupte as Mohammed Adil Shah. Rahyl Deshmukh makes a heart-winning debut as the young Shivaji Maharaj.
With a thunderous score by Ajay-Atul and a strategic dual-release format with 195 minutes in Marathi for historical depth and 187 minutes in Hindi for a crisp narrative, the film has successfully bridged the gap between regional pride and national appeal.
Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie's box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
