Raja Shivaji Surpasses ₹72 Crore in Nine Days, Redefining Marathi Cinema’s Commercial Heights
Raja Shivaji, Riteish Deshmukh’s directorial debut portraying Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has grossed ₹72.91 crore in India over its first nine days since May 1, 2026 release, achieving ₹61.45 crore net with day nine at ₹5.60 crore (₹4.25 crore Marathi, ₹1.35 crore Hindi). It holds the record as Marathis fastest to ₹50 crore net in a week and eyes second highest-grossing status, fueled by pan-India appeal.moneycontrol+3
Ensemble Cast’s Pro Bono Dedication
Riteish Deshmukh stars as adult Shivaji, with son Rahyl as young Shivaji; Genelia Deshmukh (producer and Saibai); Sanjay Dutt (Afzal Khan); Vidya Balan (Badi Begum); Abhishek Bachchan (Sambhaji Shahaji); Bhagyashree (Jijabai); Sachin Khedekar (Shahaji Raje); Fardeen Khan (Shah Jahan); Amol Gupte (Adil Shah); Jitendra Joshi (Pant); plus Salman Khan and Boman Irani cameos—all without fees to honor Shivaji’s legacy.
Detailed Production Journey
Announced 2016, delayed until 2023 revival by Jio Studios; principal photography from late 2025 across Mumbai, Wai, Mahabaleshwar, Satara, Western Ghats; wrapped December 2025; penned by Ajay-Atul for Marathi/Hindi with South dubs. Riteish invested two years in historical research for epic scale.
Comprehensive Box Office Breakdown
| Days | India Net (₹ Cr) | Marathi Net (₹ Cr) | Hindi Net (₹ Cr) | Gross India (₹ Cr) | Milestones bollywoodhungama+2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 11.70 | 8.75 | 2.95 | 13.51 | Highest Marathi opener |
| Days 2 | ~10.20 | Majority | Growing | 21.90 total | Crosses ₹20 Cr mark |
| Days 1-7 | ~50+ | ~40 | ~18 | ~67 | Week record breaker |
| Day 9 | 5.60 (gross) | 4.25 | 1.35 | 72.91 total | Second Saturday surge |
This historical action drama blends authenticity, star power, and word-of-mouth to shatter regional limits.
