Raja Shivaji, backed by Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company, has taken the box office by storm, emerging as the biggest opening weekend performer in Marathi cinema.
Directed by Riteish Deshmukh, the historical epic witnessed a phenomenal start, followed by strong momentum over the weekend. After an impressive opening day, the film maintained steady growth on Saturday and peaked on Sunday with its highest single-day collection.
The film collected an outstanding ₹13.10 crore nett on Sunday alone, marking a 13.5% jump from Saturday’s numbers. This surge pushed its three-day total to a remarkable ₹37.00 crore nett, setting a new benchmark for the industry.
Box Office Breakdown (India):
Day 1 (Friday): ₹12.40 crore
Day 2 (Saturday): ₹11.50 crore
Day 3 (Sunday): ₹13.10 crore
Total Opening Weekend: ₹37.00 crore nett
The film’s grand scale, powerful storytelling, and emotional connect have resonated strongly with audiences. While Maharashtra continues to lead with packed theatres and enthusiastic footfall, the film is also witnessing encouraging response in its Hindi version.
With positive word of mouth and growing buzz, Raja Shivaji is now firmly set for a strong and sustained run at the box office, potentially rewriting more records in the coming day.