Raja Shivaji box office collection day: A Landmark for Marathi Cinema
Raja Shivaji has made waves in Marathi cinema by achieving the biggest opening ever for a Marathi film, raking in Rs 8 crore on its first day. Directed by Riteish Deshmukh, this historical drama chronicles the life of the revered Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The film’s success continued into its second day, where it earned Rs 7.15 crore, bringing the total Marathi collection after two days to Rs 15.15 crore. Notably, the Hindi version also performed well, grossing Rs 3.35 crore on opening day and slightly increasing to Rs 3.40 crore on the second day, culminating in a total Hindi collection of Rs 10.55 crore.
In total, Raja Shivaji has amassed an impressive combined net collection of Rs 21.90 crore and a gross collection of Rs 26.06 crore within just two days. This remarkable performance illustrates not only the film’s popularity but also the growing strength of Marathi cinema in a landscape often dominated by Hindi films.
Key box office statistics:
- Marathi opening day: Rs 8 crore
- Marathi day two: Rs 7.15 crore
- Total Marathi collection after two days: Rs 15.15 crore
- Hindi opening day: Rs 3.35 crore
- Hindi day two: Rs 3.40 crore
- Total Hindi collection after two days: Rs 10.55 crore
- Combined total net collection after two days: Rs 21.90 crore
- Total gross collection after two days: Rs 26.06 crore
The ensemble cast features notable actors such as Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, and Vidya Balan — adding star power to this ambitious project. Initial reactions from audiences have been overwhelmingly positive, signaling a strong connection with viewers.
As Raja Shivaji continues its theatrical run, it will be interesting to observe how it performs over the long term and whether it can sustain this momentum through subsequent weeks.
