Raja Shivaji, starring Riteish Deshmukh and Salman Khan in a cameo role, has scripted a new chapter in Marathi cinema by becoming the first Marathi film to cross the ₹100 crore mark at the India nett box office.
According to figures shared by the makers, the film has collected ₹101.40 crore nett in India after 24 days in theatres, setting a new benchmark for the industry. Backed by Reliance's Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company, the historical drama has remained steady even into its fourth weekend, a rare feat for a regional film.
Directed by Deshmukh, Raja Shivaji had already created headlines after recording the biggest opening day, the biggest opening weekend and the highest single-day collection ever for a Marathi film. The latest milestone now places it in completely uncharted territory for Marathi cinema.
The film opened strongly in its first week with collections of ₹57.70 crore nett. In the second week, it added another ₹27 crore, taking its total comfortably past the ₹80 crore mark. Collections slowed in the third week but continued to remain solid, with the film earning ₹8.40 crore over the weekend.
The weekday numbers in the following stretch also held firm. The film collected ₹1.25 crore on Day 18, followed by ₹1.45 crore on Tuesday and ₹1.20 crore on Wednesday. Thursday brought in ₹95 lakh, while Friday added another ₹70 lakh. The fourth weekend once again pushed the numbers up, with Saturday collections standing at ₹1.35 crore and Sunday at ₹1.40 crore.
Trade observers say the film’s consistent performance across urban centres and smaller towns has played a major role in sustaining its long theatrical run.
Raja Shivaji is based on the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, one of the most revered historical figures in Maharashtra. The film’s strong emotional connect with audiences appears to have translated into repeat footfalls at cinemas, helping it maintain momentum weeks after release.
With the ₹100 crore barrier now crossed, Raja Shivaji has delivered what many in the industry are calling a defining moment for Marathi cinema.
