Box Office Saturday Report: Raja Shivaji Leads New Wave as Holdovers and Hollywood Titles Show Mixed Trends
The Indian box office on Saturday saw a wide range of performances across Bollywood, regional cinema, and Hollywood releases. From long-running blockbusters to fresh arrivals, the day reflected a sharply divided audience response, with some films maintaining momentum while others struggled for traction.
Ek Din continues slow but steady run
The Aamir Khan Productions film Ek Din, starring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi, remained one of the lower performers of the weekend.
- Day 1: ₹1.15 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹1 crore
- Day 3 (so far): ₹50 lakh
Despite its notable cast and production backing, the film has not shown significant growth, indicating limited audience pull in its early days.
Raja Shivaji holds strong in second-day test
The historical drama Raja Shivaji, starring Riteish Deshmukh, continued to perform as one of the weekend’s key attractions.
- Day 1: ₹11.35 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹10.55 crore
- Day 3 (early estimates): ₹1.07 crore
The Marathi version remained the primary driver of collections, while the Hindi version added supplementary momentum. The slight dip from Friday to Saturday is considered normal weekend stabilisation, especially for films with strong regional dominance.
Occupancy levels reportedly remained strong in Maharashtra circuits, where the film continues to enjoy major audience support.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 shows stable Hollywood run
The sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 maintained a decent presence in India, supported by urban multiplex audiences.
- Day 1: ₹3.80 crore
- Paid previews: ₹1.70 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹4 crore
- Day 3 (early): ₹49 lakh
The film’s steady trend reflects consistent urban interest, particularly in metro cities, though it remains dependent on weekday holds for long-term performance.
Michael continues long theatrical run
Hollywood action title Michael is showing strong legs despite being in its second week and beyond.
- Day 8: ₹3.40 crore
- Day 9 (Saturday): ₹4 crore
- Total: ₹33.45 crore
The jump on Day 9 suggests renewed weekend footfall, likely driven by word-of-mouth and lack of strong new competition in its genre segment.
Bhooth Bangla shows gradual decline but steady total
Akshay Kumar’s horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla continued its extended theatrical run.
- Day 15: ₹4.50 crore
- Day 16 (Saturday): ₹4.35 crore
- Day 17 (early): ₹28 lakh
- Total: ₹137 crore
While collections are naturally slowing, the film’s overall performance remains strong for a mid-to-long run entertainer.
Dhurandhar 2 dominates long-run charts
Action epic Dhurandhar 2 remains the undisputed long-run heavyweight.
- Day 44: ₹1.26 crore
- Day 45 (Saturday): ₹2.77 crore
- Total: ₹1,138.54 crore
The film’s sustained earnings over 45 days highlight exceptional long-term audience engagement and repeat viewership.
Overall Box Office Picture
Saturday’s numbers underline a clear divide in the market:
- Long-running films like Dhurandhar 2 continue to dominate overall earnings
- Raja Shivaji emerges as the strongest new weekend performer
- Hollywood titles maintain stable urban demand
- Smaller releases like Ek Din struggle to scale beyond niche audiences
With multiple films competing simultaneously, audience segmentation is playing a major role in shaping daily box office outcomes.
