Riteish Deshmukh's historical drama 'Raja Shivaji' continues to captivate audiences since its release in cinemas. The film, which chronicles the life of the legendary Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has been released in both Marathi and Hindi versions. After an impressive opening weekend, the movie experienced a decline in collections on its first weekday.
Box Office Collection Day 4
The Marathi version of 'Raja Shivaji' earned Rs 8 crore on its opening day, followed by Rs 7.15 crore on Day 2 and Rs 7.75 crore on Day 3. On Day 4 (first Monday), the collection dropped to Rs 4.25 crore across 1,735 shows, according to a Sacnilk report. This brings the total net collection for the Marathi version to Rs 27.15 crore.
Combined with the Hindi version, the film's total gross collection stands at Rs 46.95 crore, while the total net collection has reached Rs 39.50 crore.
Day-wise Collection (Marathi Version)
- Day 1: Rs 8 crore
- Day 2: Rs 7.15 crore
- Day 3: Rs 7.75 crore
- Day 4: Rs 4.25 crore
- Total: Rs 27.15 crore
The Hindi version has also performed decently, though with comparatively lower numbers.
Audience Reception
Initially, there were concerns about whether Riteish Deshmukh would fit the role of the founder of the Maratha Empire. However, the actor's performance has left little room for complaints, earning praise from audiences. The entire star cast has been lauded for their performances.
More About 'Raja Shivaji'
Riteish Deshmukh not only stars in the titular role but also wrote and directed the film. The historical drama features an ensemble cast including Genelia Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, and Amole Gupte. Other cast members include Vidya Balan, Boman Irani, Ashok Samarth, Suresh Vishwakarma, Riteish and Genelia's sons Riaan and Rahyl, and Mir Sarwar, among others.
The music for the film has been composed by the renowned duo Ajay-Atul. Additionally, Salman Khan's special appearance as Jiva Mahala has been generating strong reactions in theatres.
'Raja Shivaji' was released in cinemas on May 1, 2026.
