# Raja Shivaji Box Office: Riteish Deshmukh’s Passion Project Crosses ₹108 Crore — History Made, But Was It Enough?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/raja-shivaji-box-office-riteish-deshmukhs-6/  
Published: 2026-05-29  
Updated: 2026-05-29  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Four weeks in and still running. **Raja Shivaji**, the historical epic headlined and directed by **Riteish Deshmukh**, has quietly etched its name in the record books of Indian regional cinema. As of Day 28, the film has grossed **₹108.25 crore nett** at the India box office — a number that tells both a triumphant and bittersweet story.

## Raja Shivaji Week-by-Week Box Office Breakdown

| Week | India Box Office Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Week 1 | ₹62.00 crore |
| Week 2 | ₹28.00 crore |
| Week 3 | ₹13.00 crore |
| Week 4 | ₹5.25 crore |
| **Total (28 Days)** | **₹108.25 crore** |

## The Record That Nobody Can Take Away

Here’s what makes this number genuinely special — **Raja Shivaji is now the highest-grossing Marathi film ever in India**, surpassing beloved classics like *Sairat* and *Baipan Bhari Deva*. That’s a landmark moment for Marathi cinema, a language and film industry that rarely gets its due on the national stage.

For context, [Marathi cinema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathi_cinema) has a rich filmmaking tradition going back over a century, and breaking its all-time box office record is no small achievement. Riteish Deshmukh, who took on the double responsibility of acting and directing, deserves credit for pushing the boundaries of what a Marathi historical epic can look like theatrically.

![Raja Shivaji](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/05/rrararra-1024x576.jpg)

## The “But” That Hurts

Here’s the honest truth — the film fell short of expectations. In Maharashtra, its home turf, it is projected to close below ₹100 crore. Compare that to Tanhaji (adjusted ~₹250 crore) and Chhaava (₹300+ crore), both of which dominated the same state with similar subject matter. The gap is hard to ignore.

The Week 4 collection of ₹5.25 crore represents a 60% drop from Week 3 — a natural decline, but it signals the film is firmly in its final theatrical legs. The projected lifetime gross is expected to settle between **₹110–115 crore gross** in India.

For more Bollywood and regional box office updates, check out [TechnoSports Entertainment](https://technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/) for the latest numbers and film coverage.

## The Bigger Picture

Raja Shivaji is a cinematic passion project — a love letter to Maharashtra’s greatest warrior king. It may not have matched the commercial peaks of Tanhaji or Chhaava, but as the **all-time biggest Marathi grosser nationwide**, it will be remembered as a milestone. For Riteish Deshmukh, this is both a personal and professional achievement that goes beyond box office figures.\

## FAQs

### **Q: Has Raja Shivaji broken any box office records?**

 Yes — it has become the highest-grossing Marathi film ever in India, surpassing both Sairat and Baipan Bhari Deva in all-India collections.

### **Q: What is Raja Shivaji’s expected final box office total in India?**

Based on current trends, the film is projected to wrap its theatrical run at approximately ₹110–115 crore gross in India.