Riteish Deshmukh's historical magnum opus, 'Raja Shivaji', is rewriting records for Marathi cinema. After a historic opening on Maharashtra Day, the film's Day 2 (Saturday, May 2, 2026) live tracking shows a relentless grip on the audience, particularly across the Marathi-speaking belt, driving exceptional footfall. The Marathi version alone contributed Rs 18 crore to the opening day performance. At the heart of the film's early buzz is the surprise appearance of Salman Khan as Jiva Mahala, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's legendary loyal warrior, delivering the trending dialogue: 'Shivaji nahi; Shivaji Raje mhanaycha.'
Box Office Performance
'Raja Shivaji' faces stiff competition from established hits like 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' (seventh week, Rs 1,136.14 crore India net) and Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' (third week, Rs 113 crore India net). Despite this, the film has carved its own niche, appealing to family and patriotic audiences.
Day 1 Recap
On its opening day, 'Raja Shivaji' netted Rs 11.35 crore from 6,192 shows nationwide, with a total domestic gross of Rs 13.51 crore.
Day 2 Live Tracking
According to Sacnilk, on Day 2, the film maintained a strong presence with 2,797 shows, earning a live net collection of Rs 2.02 crore. This pushes total domestic earnings to a net of Rs 13.37 crore and a gross of Rs 15.89 crore. Final figures will be tallied by end of day.
Day-wise Collection
- Day 1: Rs 11.35 crore
- Day 2 [LIVE]: Rs 2.02 crore
- TOTAL: Rs 13.37 crore
Language-wise Breakdown
For Day 2, the Marathi version amassed Rs 1.52 crore, while the Hindi version contributed Rs 0.50 crore.
About 'Raja Shivaji'
With a budget of Rs 100 crore, it is the most expensive Marathi film ever. Riteish Deshmukh plays Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan, Vidya Balan as Badi Begum, Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Maharaj, Bhagyashree as Jijabai, Amole Gupte as Mohammed Adil Shah, Fardeen Khan as Shah Jahan, Genelia Deshmukh as Saibai, and Mahesh Manjrekar as Lakhuji Jadhav. Rahyl Deshmukh makes his debut as young Shivaji. The soundtrack is by Ajay-Atul, cinematography by Santosh Sivan, and the film is certified U/A 16+.
Disclaimer: Box office numbers are compiled from public and industry sources. Figures are approximate and may change.
