Raja Shivaji Advance Booking Surges Past 40,000

Raja Shivaji has garnered significant attention, with over 40,000 tickets sold in advance bookings as of April 29. The historical entertainer's Marathi version is experiencing overwhelming demand, especially in Pune, where some theaters are introducing 7:00 am shows to accommodate eager audiences. This surge in ticket sales is attributed to the film's local appeal, ensemble cast, and strategic release on Maharashtra Day, May 1.

The film's anticipation is further heightened by its grand scale, with multiple theaters across Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, and Kolhapur, showing strong advance sales. Pune has emerged as the top-performing center, even rivaling Mumbai in ticket purchases. Chains like City Pride and E-Square are projected to sell over 20,000 tickets by April 30.

While the Hindi version's bookings are yet to commence nationwide, the robust advance sales for the Marathi version guarantee a strong opening day collection. The film stars Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, supported by a notable cast including Genelia Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, and Abhishek Bachchan.