Riteish Deshmukh’s historical epic, Raja Shivaji, is currently enjoying a phenomenal and record-breaking run at the box office. Released on Maharashtra Day, May 1, 2026, the film has quickly become a massive cultural phenomenon. It is drawing unprecedented crowds to theaters and holding remarkably steady, leaving trade experts completely shocked by its performance.

The movie recently witnessed a massive jump during its second weekend, bringing its 10-day India net collection to an impressive Rs 68.25 crore. Furthermore, the film's total gross collection in India has already pushed past the Rs 81 crore mark. It has also set a major benchmark by becoming the first Marathi movie to cross Rs 50 crore during its opening weekend alone.

Raja Shivaji features Riteish Deshmukh stepping into the legendary role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film also boasts a massive star cast, including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, and a special cameo by Salman Khan. Released in both Marathi and Hindi, the Marathi version is currently leading these extraordinary box office numbers.

With its rock-solid grip at the ticket windows, several industry reports are now confidently stating that Raja Shivaji could soon become the Marathi film industry's first true 100-crore blockbuster. While earlier releases have touched similar heights, the sheer speed of this film's collections is unprecedented. If this momentum continues, it will easily cross the coveted 100-crore milestone.

 

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