Riteish Deshmukh, widely recognized for his comedic roles in Bollywood, has delivered an epic historical drama with 'Raja Shivaji.' Directed by and starring Deshmukh, the film chronicles the valor of the Maratha warrior king, Shivaji Maharaj. Released in both Marathi and Hindi, the movie achieved a record-breaking opening at the box office on Friday in the Marathi version, while the Hindi version also posted respectable numbers. On Saturday, despite a minor dip, the film continues to impress audiences and critics alike. According to trade reports, the Marathi version alone has grossed over Rs 15 crore in just two days.
'Raja Shivaji' Marathi Box Office Day 2
As per Sacnilk, the multi-starrer historical drama earned Rs 7.15 crore on its second day (Saturday) across 1,980 shows. This follows an impressive Rs 8 crore opening on Friday, which set a new record for the highest debut collection for a Marathi film. With a strong occupancy rate of 57 percent on day 2, the total collection for the Marathi version now stands at Rs 15.15 crore. The film is now eyeing the Rs 30 crore mark by the end of its opening weekend.
Hindi Version Performance
In addition to the Marathi box office numbers, the Hindi version of 'Raja Shivaji' has also performed well. On day 1, the Hindi version earned Rs 3.35 crore, pushing the total haul to Rs 11.35 crore. On day 2, the movie made Rs 3.40 crore in Hindi, taking the overall tally to Rs 10.55 crore. Notably, there was a slight drop of 7 percent in the Hindi collections. Nevertheless, the combined India net collection for 'Raja Shivaji' after two days of theatrical release stands at Rs 21.90 crore, while the gross collection amounts to Rs 26.06 crore. If the movie continues to earn at the same pace without any further dip, it is likely to reach the Rs 30 crore mark by the end of its opening weekend.
'Raja Shivaji' Ensemble Cast
The epic saga is backed by the performances of a talented cast that includes Abhishek Bachchan, Sachin Khedekar, Fardeen Khan, Vidya Balan, Boman Irani, Bhagyashree, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sanjay Dutt, and more. The movie also features a special cameo by Salman Khan, adding to the star power.
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 is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
