Riteish Deshmukh's film, Raja Shivaji, is on a fantastic run at the box office, having crossed the impressive milestone of Rs 72 crore gross in just nine days. This historical drama saw a significant boost on its second Saturday, raking in around Rs 6.75 crore, which clearly shows that audience interest is still thriving.
The film experienced a solid uptick from Friday's numbers and has managed to hold its ground well into its second week. With this kind of momentum, Raja Shivaji is on track to finish its second weekend close to Rs 80 crore. Industry experts are optimistic, believing the film is well on its way to hitting the Rs 100 crore mark, potentially making it one of the biggest hits in Marathi cinema history.
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The Marathi version of the film is leading the charge, contributing over Rs 50 crore to the total earnings, while the Hindi version has also made a respectable contribution. Viewers across Maharashtra are particularly resonating with the story and the emotional depiction of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on screen.
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May 4, 2026Fans are showering praise on Riteish Deshmukh for his heartfelt and passionate portrayal of the character. Social media is buzzing with appreciation posts, emotional reactions, and clips from theaters where audiences are cheering during pivotal moments of the film. Many are also admiring the grand scale, music, and visual storytelling that this historical drama offers.
At the same time, there's chatter about the film aiming even higher. Given that stories rooted in Maratha history have previously shattered box office records, many had hoped Raja Shivaji would also reach those lofty heights. Nevertheless, the film has carved out a strong and respectful path of its own, continuing to draw in family audiences over the weekend.
With Sunday collections expected to climb even higher, all eyes are now on whether Raja Shivaji can make history for Marathi cinema in the days ahead.
