Riteish Deshmukh's 'Raja Shivaji' Hits Over ₹90 Crore

Have you heard? "Raja Shivaji" has been doing some amazing numbers at the box office! This Riteish Deshmukh-starrer, which hit the screens on May 1, 2026, just crossed the ₹90 crore mark in India. Yes, you read that right! In just two weeks, this epic historical drama about the legendary Maratha leader Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is marching its way to become the second-highest-grossing Marathi film ever.

Box Office Buster

On the opening day, "Raja Shivaji" raked in a whopping ₹11.35 crore, setting a new record for a Marathi film’s opening. By the end of its first week, it had collected an impressive ₹52.65 crore. Though the second week saw a slower pace, adding ₹24.30 crore, the film has maintained momentum, pulling in ₹1.90 crore on its 14th day alone. That pushed its total net collection in India to a whopping ₹76.95 crore, with the gross collection surpassing ₹91.10 crore! If you're as amazed as I am, then you know why everyone is talking about this film.

A Record-Breaking Run

With these numbers, "Raja Shivaji" has moved past another Marathi film, "Baipan Bhari Deva", which made around ₹90.50 crore globally. Now, "Raja Shivaji" holds the title as the second-highest-grossing Marathi movie, following behind only "Sairat," a homegrown hit that crossed the ₹100 crore line with a ₹110 crore worldwide haul. Maybe "Raja Shivaji" will be the next to achieve that milestone?

Marathi vs Hindi: The Language Showdown

What's really interesting is how the Marathi version has outshone the Hindi dubbed one. The Marathi audience seems to have taken this film to heart, contributing ₹54.55 crore to the net collection with a commendable 37.3% occupancy. In contrast, the Hindi version lagged behind, earning ₹22.40 crore and seeing just 13.6% occupancy. It just goes to show the strength of Marathi cinema and its growing appeal to audiences.

Popularity in Pune and Mumbai

The regional reception of "Raja Shivaji" has been particularly strong in Maharashtra. In Pune, the 14th day alone recorded an impressive occupancy of 20.3% across 359 shows. Mumbai wasn’t left behind either, reporting a 13.8% occupancy over 490 shows on the same day. It’s evident that the Maharashtrian love for their historical icon is truly driving these impressive numbers.

If you’re into historical films or just love seeing a film smash through box office records, "Raja Shivaji" is definitely the film to watch right now. It's not just about numbers but also about celebrating a story that resonates with many. If you haven’t seen it yet, maybe it's time to grab that popcorn and catch a show! For more info, you can check its detailed performance statistics on Sacnilk or its Wikipedia page. Who knows? You might find a new favorite!