Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection: Riteish Deshmukh Starrer Crosses ₹50 Cr in 5 Days, Becomes Fastest Marathi Hit
Raja Shivaji, starring Riteish Deshmukh, continues its strong run at the Indian box office, crossing the ₹50 crore mark within just five days of release. The historical drama has emerged as a landmark performer for Marathi cinema, setting a new benchmark in speed of collections.
Day 5 Collection and Box Office Trend
On its fifth day (Tuesday), the film collected approximately ₹5.50 crore nett in India. This marked a drop of around 15% compared to Monday. The dip was primarily driven by the Marathi version, which saw a decline of over 20%, while the Hindi version witnessed a slight rise of around 10%, benefiting from Tuesday discount pricing in select regions.
However, the film did not offer Tuesday discount tickets in Maharashtra, which limited any potential boost in the state’s collections and resulted in a natural mid-week drop.
Total India Collections Cross ₹52 Crore
With consistent performance over its first five days, Raja Shivaji has amassed a total of approximately ₹52.25 crore gross (₹43 crore nett) in India.
The language-wise breakdown is as follows:
- Marathi version: ₹35.75 crore gross (₹29.50 crore nett approx.)
- Hindi version: ₹16.75 crore gross (₹13.50 crore nett approx.)
This strong multi-language performance highlights the film’s wide reach beyond its core regional audience.
Day-Wise Box Office Performance
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹13.25 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹12.25 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹14.75 crore
- Day 4 (Monday): ₹6.50 crore
- Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹5.50 crore
The film showed excellent weekend growth before settling into a typical weekday pattern. Despite the weekday dip, its overall momentum remains strong.
Fastest Marathi Film to ₹50 Crore
With this performance, Raja Shivaji has become the fastest Marathi film to cross the ₹50 crore milestone, reinforcing its blockbuster status. The achievement marks a significant moment for Marathi cinema, which has been steadily expanding its box office footprint.
Industry Expectations and Future Run
The film’s strong opening weekend initially suggested a possible ₹100 crore finish. While that milestone is still within reach, recent weekday drops indicate that sustained performance over the second weekend will be crucial.
Trade experts believe that if the film stabilises during weekdays and picks up again in its second weekend, it could comfortably enter the ₹100 crore club—potentially becoming the highest-grossing Marathi film ever.
However, the coming days will be critical in determining its final lifetime run, especially as competition and occupancy trends evolve.
Comparison with Big Historical Films
Industry analysts have also drawn comparisons with major historical successes like Tanhaji and Chhaava, which performed exceptionally well in Maharashtra. Raja Shivaji is now being seen in a similar space, though its long-term trajectory will depend on audience retention in the coming weeks.
Conclusion
With ₹50+ crore already in the bag in just five days, Raja Shivaji has firmly established itself as a major box office success. Backed by strong regional support and growing Hindi market traction, the Riteish Deshmukh starrer is now eyeing its next big milestone as it continues its theatrical journey.
