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Raja Shivaji Shatters Marathi Box Office Records
2 May
Summary
- Raja Shivaji earned Rs 11.35 crore on its opening day.
- Marathi version alone collected Rs 8 crore, topping all Marathi films.
- The film surpassed Sairat and Timepass 2 opening day records.
Raja Shivaji, directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, has achieved a phenomenal opening at the domestic box office, collecting Rs 11.35 crore on its release day, May 1st, 2026. The Marathi version of the historical action drama was particularly successful, earning Rs 8 crore net and becoming the highest-grossing Marathi film on its opening day. The Hindi version added Rs 3.35 crore to this total.
The film's impressive debut was supported by robust advance bookings, which closed at Rs 5.14 crore gross. This strong performance allowed Raja Shivaji to break previous opening day records, surpassing those set by films like Sairat and Timepass 2. The movie's success is significantly driven by its strong reception in Maharashtra, with consistent occupancy in both multiplexes and single-screen theaters.
IndiaToday.in's review noted that Raja Shivaji effectively captures Shivaji's valor and story with the right scale and emotion, though it experienced some faltering in narrative precision. The film is currently playing in theaters and is available in Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu.
