Riteish Deshmukh's historical drama 'Raja Shivaji' continues its triumphant run at the box office, with the film showing remarkable growth in its second weekend. Released on May 1, the movie features Riteish in three pivotal roles: writer, director, and actor, a balancing act he has executed with subtlety and skill. According to the latest trade reports, the film experienced a significant surge during its second weekend, adding over Rs 6 crore to its earnings. With a successful 10-day run, the India gross total has now reached an impressive Rs 81 crore. For a detailed breakdown of 'Raja Shivaji's box office performance, read on.
'Raja Shivaji' Box Office Collection Day 10
As per Sacnilk, on day 10 (second Sunday), the movie netted Rs 6.80 crore from 4,063 shows, marking a 21.4 percent increase from Saturday's net earnings of Rs 5.60 crore. This brings the India net collection to Rs 68.25 crore, while the India gross collection stands at Rs 81.00 crore.
Day-wise Collection (India Net)
The film, which chronicles the valor of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji, was released in two languages: Hindi and Marathi. While the Hindi version performed decently, the Marathi version shattered records.
- Day 1: Hindi: Rs 3.35 crore; Marathi: Rs 8 crore
- Day 2: Hindi: Rs 3.40 crore; Marathi: Rs 7.15 crore
- Day 3: Hindi: Rs 4.25 crore; Marathi: Rs 7.75 crore
- Day 4: Hindi: Rs 1.35 crore; Marathi: Rs 4.25 crore
- Day 5: Hindi: Rs 1.55 crore; Marathi: Rs 3.35 crore
- Day 6: Hindi: Rs 1.25 crore; Marathi: Rs 3 crore
- Day 7: Hindi: Rs 1.25 crore; Marathi: Rs 2.75 crore
- Day 8: Hindi: Rs 0.70 crore; Marathi: Rs 2.50 crore
- Day 9: Hindi: Rs 1.32 crore; Marathi: Rs 4.25 crore
- Day 10: Hindi: Rs 1.80 crore; Marathi: Rs 5 crore
Total India Net: Rs 68.25 crore
Riteish Deshmukh on the Rs 100 Crore Budget Chatter
The overwhelming response to the movie has left Riteish Deshmukh grateful for the love and appreciation. However, amidst the success, speculation about the film's alleged Rs 100 crore budget has been circulating. Deshmukh did not hesitate to address the matter. In an interview with Hindustan Times, he stated, 'About the figures floating around about Raja Shivaji's budget, only the producers know the real budget. The last thing we need to do as filmmakers is to discuss the budget of a film because it doesn't affect anything.'
Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie's box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data are updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
