Riteish Deshmukh's ambitious historical epic, 'Raja Shivaji', is proving to be a game-changer for regional cinema. Released on Maharashtra Day 2026, the film has not only shattered records for the Marathi film industry but has also held a firm grip on the box office through its crucial first Monday.
With a star-studded cast and a viral cameo appearance by Salman Khan, the Rs. 100 crore production is rewriting the rules of the bilingual blockbuster.
Record-Breaking Monday Collection
The film recorded a milestone moment on Day 4, collecting Rs. 5.60 crore on its first Monday, the highest-ever first Monday for any Marathi-language production, shattering the previous record held by Riteish Deshmukh's own 'Ved' with Rs. 3.02 crore. The film has already recovered approximately 58% of its Rs. 100 crore budget in just four days, surpassed the lifetime collection of 2014's 'Lai Bhaari' in three days, and is now targeting a Rs. 50 crore first-week India net. Currently facing off against the long-running 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' and the horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla', Raja Shivaji is standing its ground.
Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown
'Raja Shivaji' enjoyed a spectacular opening weekend, driven by strong word-of-mouth and the surprise Salman Khan cameo. Day 1, Maharashtra Day saw the film opening with Rs. 11.35 crore. After a slight 7% dip on Saturday with Rs. 10.55 crore, the film surged by 13.7% on Sunday to hit Rs. 12.00 crore. Day 4 was its first Monday with the film earning Rs. 5.60 crore, marking a 53.3% drop from Sunday. By the end of Day 4, the Marathi version contributed Rs. 4.25 crore, while the Hindi version added Rs. 1.35 crore, bringing the total India net to Rs. 39.50 crore.
Day 5 Live Tracking
According to Sacnilk, on Day 5, the Riteish Deshmukh starrer is currently playing across 2,329 screens, adding a live net collection of Rs. 0.90 crore by afternoon. This brings the film's total domestic net earnings to Rs. 39.78 crore, with the India gross reaching Rs. 48.01 crore. Final reported figures for the day are expected to be updated later tonight.
Language-Wise Performance
On Day 4, the language-wise performance of the historical epic can be summed up as, the Marathi version securing a net of Rs. 0.68 crore, while the Hindi version adding Rs. 0.22 crore to the overall daily total.
About 'Raja Shivaji'
Raja Shivaji focuses on the early life and visionary mission of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film features a heavy-hitting ensemble including Sanjay Dutt as the formidable Afzal Khan, Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Maharaj, and Genelia Deshmukh as Saibai. It also features the debut of Rahyl Deshmukh (Riteish and Genelia's son) as the young Shivaji. The biggest talking point remains Salman Khan's portrayal of Jiva Mahala. His dialogue, 'Shivaji nahi; Shivaji Raje mhanaycha' (Don't just say Shivaji; say Shivaji Raje), has become the film's defining viral moment. To cater to different audiences, the Marathi version (195 mins) includes deeper historical context, while the Hindi version (187 mins) offers a crisper narrative flow. With a Rs. 100 crore budget, the film utilizes VFX and the legendary cinematography of Santosh Sivan to bring 17th-century India to life.
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.
