Raja Shivaji’ Crosses ₹80 Crore Mark As Riteish Deshmukh’s Historical Drama Maintains Strong Box Office Run

Raja Shivaji starring Riteish Deshmukh continued its impressive theatrical run by crossing the ₹80 crore mark at the Indian box office after completing its second weekend.

The historical epic has maintained strong momentum in both Hindi and Marathi markets since its release on May 1.

Top Summary

• What happened: Raja Shivaji crossed ₹80 crore India gross collections after its second weekend.
• Why it matters now: The film has emerged as one of the strongest-performing historical dramas of the year.
• What changes for people: The movie’s success strengthens audience demand for large-scale regional historical cinema.
• Who is affected: Bollywood, Marathi cinema audiences and the film’s cast and producers.

According to trade estimates, the film earned:

• ₹6.80 crore net on Day 10

marking:

• Over 21% growth compared to Saturday collections.

The film’s total India net collection now reportedly stands at:

• ₹68.25 crore

while the India gross collection has crossed:

• ₹81 crore

Marathi Version Driving Strong Performance

The film, based on the life and valour of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, released in:

• Hindi
• Marathi

While the Hindi version delivered stable numbers, the Marathi release reportedly emerged as the stronger performer and contributed significantly to overall collections.

Day-Wise India Net Collections

Reported collections include:

• Day 1: Hindi ₹3.35 crore | Marathi ₹8 crore
• Day 2: Hindi ₹3.40 crore | Marathi ₹7.15 crore
• Day 3: Hindi ₹4.25 crore | Marathi ₹7.75 crore
• Day 4: Hindi ₹1.35 crore | Marathi ₹4.25 crore
• Day 5: Hindi ₹1.55 crore | Marathi ₹3.35 crore
• Day 6: Hindi ₹1.25 crore | Marathi ₹3 crore
• Day 7: Hindi ₹1.25 crore | Marathi ₹2.75 crore
• Day 8: Hindi ₹0.70 crore | Marathi ₹2.50 crore
• Day 9: Hindi ₹1.32 crore | Marathi ₹4.25 crore
• Day 10: Hindi ₹1.80 crore | Marathi ₹5 crore

Riteish Deshmukh Handled Triple Role

Riteish Deshmukh served as:

• Actor
• Director
• Writer

for the project.

The actor has received praise from audiences and critics for balancing all three responsibilities in the large-scale historical production.

Budget Speculation Addressed

Amid growing discussion around the film’s alleged ₹100 crore budget, Riteish Deshmukh responded by saying only producers know the actual financial details.

In an interview, he reportedly stated that filmmakers should focus more on storytelling and audience connection rather than public budget discussions.

Historical Dramas Seeing Renewed Audience Interest

Industry analysts believe the success of Raja Shivaji reflects:

• Rising demand for culturally rooted stories
• Strong audience interest in historical epics
• Growth of Marathi cinema’s theatrical reach

The film’s performance also highlights the increasing commercial power of regional-language releases with nationwide appeal.

Trade experts say the movie could continue performing strongly if weekday collections remain stable.

Bottom line

Raja Shivaji has emerged as a major box office success, crossing ₹80 crore in India within 10 days. Driven strongly by its Marathi version and Riteish Deshmukh’s multi-role contribution, the historical drama continues to attract audiences across regions.

What to watch next

• Whether Raja Shivaji crosses ₹100 crore
• Overseas box office performance
• Long-term Marathi cinema impact
• OTT release announcements
• Awards season buzz around the film