The historical drama film ‘Raja Shivaji’, directed and acted by Riteish Deshmukh, made a significant impact at the box office upon its release on May 1. The film, which premiered on Maharashtra Day, has won the hearts of critics and audiences alike.
As per agency report, the film achieved a net collection of ₹11.35 crores on its first day, with a gross collection of ₹13.51 crores. The film's compelling story and Salman Khan's special cameo played a major role in attracting audiences to theaters, allowing it to cross the double-digit mark on its opening day. Riteish Deshmukh has set new records for earnings in Marathi cinema with ‘Raja Shivaji’.
The Marathi version alone opened with ₹8 crores, significantly higher than Riteish's previous hits like ‘Mouli’ (₹3.25 crores) and ‘Lai Bhari’ (₹3.10 crores). Additionally, the film surpassed the opening records of cult films like ‘Swaas’ and ‘Timepass 2’. In the Hindi market, the film also collected a respectable ₹3.35 crores, indicating its popularity beyond linguistic boundaries.
In comparison to commercial figures, ‘Raja Shivaji’ easily surpassed the first-day collection of Kangana Ranaut's ‘Manikarnika’ (₹8.75 crores). However, it currently trails behind Ajay Devgn's ‘Tanhaji’ (₹15.10 crores) and Vicky Kaushal's ‘Chhawa’ (₹33.50 crores) among films based on the Maratha Empire. With advance bookings already generating ₹5.14 crores, experts believe that the film could set even bigger records over the first weekend.
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