By Trisha Gaur
Riteish Deshmukh’s magnum opus Raja Shivaji exploded at the box office with Maharashtra Day holiday acting as the perfect opportunity for the film to roar in the theaters. In fact, the Marathi film industry found its new savior in this historical period drama on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, directed by Riteish Deshmukh. After months of immense hype, the film finally hit the screens and is rewriting the record books.
With a sensational 12.4 crore net collection on Day 1, the film has achieved what no other Marathi film could do in history. With glowing word of mouth and a historic start, it is looking at a monstrous first weekend.
Raja Shivaji Box Office Records
Will Raja Shivaji become the highest-grossing Marathi film of all time in no time? If Day 1 is any indication, the answer is a resounding yes! In the meantime, it has shattered three major opening day milestones, along with a major box office milestone in 2026.
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