'Raja Shivaji' Roars: Riteish Deshmukh's Film Crosses ₹100 Crore Milestone

Top Summary

• What happened: 'Raja Shivaji', starring and directed by Riteish Deshmukh, has crossed the ₹100 crore gross mark at the Indian box office after 17 days.
• Why it matters: This marks a significant achievement for the historical drama and demonstrates its strong performance in both Hindi and Marathi markets.
• What changes for people: The film's success reinforces the appeal of historical narratives and the drawing power of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's story.
• Who is affected: The film's cast and crew, including Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, and Vidya Balan, benefit from the box office success.

'Raja Shivaji' Box Office Triumph

'Raja Shivaji', featuring Riteish Deshmukh, continues its strong run at the box office. The film is based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

The historical drama has achieved a major milestone during its third weekend. It has crossed the ₹100 crore gross mark in India.

Day 17 Collection Details

On Day 17, the film earned ₹3.45 crore across 2,223 shows, according to a Sacnilk report.

The Hindi version contributed ₹0.55 crore, while the Marathi edition collected ₹2.90 crore. This brings the total India gross collection to ₹100.07 crore and the India net collection to ₹84.55 crore.

Week-wise Performance

The film's first week saw a collection of ₹52.65 crore. It added another ₹24.30 crore in its second week.

Here's a breakdown of the day-wise net collection:

• Week 1 (Hindi): ₹16.40 crore; (Marathi): ₹36.25 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
• Day 11 (Hindi): ₹0.50 crore; (Marathi): ₹1.90 crore
• Day 12 (Hindi): ₹0.65 crore; (Marathi): ₹1.85 crore
• Day 13 (Hindi): ₹0.50 crore; (Marathi): ₹1.40 crore
• Day 14 (Hindi): ₹0.50 crore; (Marathi): ₹1.40 crore
• Day 15 (Hindi): ₹0.20 crore; (Marathi): ₹1.25 crore
• Day 16 (Hindi): ₹0.40 crore; (Marathi): ₹2.30 crore
• Day 17 (Hindi): ₹0.55 crore; (Marathi): ₹2.90 crore

Star-Studded Cast and Crew

Apart from Riteish Deshmukh as the lead and director, 'Raja Shivaji' features a stellar cast.

The cast includes Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Sachin Khedekar, Fardeen Khan, Genelia Deshmukh, Bhagyashree, and Amole Gupte. Notably, all the big actors worked for free on this project.

"All the big actors have worked for free in this film; everyone has worked for free for Maharaj."

What to Watch Next

Keep an eye on the film's performance in the coming weeks to see if it can sustain its momentum. The final box office numbers may change as official studio data is updated.