Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji has shattered records, becoming the first Marathi film to cross Rs 100 crore! While it officially claims the highest-grossing title, analysts note a shift: significant revenue arrived from outside Maharashtra.

Unlike its predecessors, this epic proves Marathi cinema is expanding its national reach. Despite the complex data, it remains a monumental win for regional storytelling.

Unlike its predecessors, this epic proves Marathi cinema is expanding its national reach. Despite the complex data, it remains a monumental win for regional storytelling.