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Raja Shivaji: Rs 100 Cr Epic Dominates Box Office
5 May
Summary
- The historical epic 'Raja Shivaji' is rewriting Marathi cinema records.
- It achieved the highest-ever first Monday collection for a Marathi film.
- The film's viral Salman Khan cameo is a significant talking point.
Riteish Deshmukh's historical epic, 'Raja Shivaji,' released on Maharashtra Day 2026, is achieving unprecedented success for Marathi cinema. The film has broken box office records, demonstrating remarkable performance through its crucial first Monday. With a substantial Rs. 100 crore budget, the production is already recouping its investment, signaling its potential as a bilingual blockbuster.
The film recorded Rs. 5.60 crore on its first Monday, the highest for any Marathi production, surpassing previous records. In just four days, 'Raja Shivaji' recovered approximately 58% of its budget and is on track to achieve Rs. 50 crore in its first week of India net collections.
The historical epic features a notable cast, including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, and Genelia Deshmukh, with Rahyl Deshmukh making his debut. The viral cameo by Salman Khan, delivering the line "Shivaji nahi; Shivaji Raje mhanaycha," has become a defining moment for the film.
'Raja Shivaji' focuses on the early life and mission of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, utilizing advanced VFX and cinematography to bring 17th-century India to life. The Marathi version offers deeper historical context, while the Hindi version provides a crisper narrative.
