# Raja Shivaji Box Office: Riteish Deshmukh’s Epic is Rewriting Marathi Cinema’s Record Books — And It’s Just Getting Started

URL: https://technosports.co.in/raja-shivaji-box-office-riteish-deshmukhs/  
Published: 2026-05-04  
Updated: 2026-05-04  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

History is being written at the box office, and for once, it’s wearing a Marathi flag. *Raja Shivaji*, starring and produced by Riteish Deshmukh, is not just a film — it’s a cultural movement that the Marathi audience has been waiting for. Two days in, and the numbers are already unprecedented for the industry.

### Raja Shivaji Day-Wise Box Office — A Near-Flat Hold That Screams Confidence

*Raja Shivaji* collected approximately Rs. 12.25 crore on its second day, with the original Marathi version contributing around Rs. 8.25 crore and the Hindi version adding Rs. 4 crore. This took the two-day cumulative total to approximately Rs. 25.25 crore, split across Marathi (Rs. 17.25 crore approx) and Hindi (Rs. 8 crore approx) versions.

| Day | Gross Collections |
| --- | --- |
| Day 1 (Friday) | Rs. 13.00 crore |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | Rs. 12.25 crore |
| **Total (2 Days)** | **Rs. 25.25 crore** |

### The Day 2 Hold Is the Real Story

The second day saw a mere 5 per cent drop from the holiday opening — far better than the 30–40 per cent decline that would be considered normal after a holiday. The fact that it remained essentially flat is a strong indicator for its full theatrical run. The drop was primarily in Maharashtra, while the rest of India stayed flat or witnessed slight growth. Maharashtra state alone clocked Rs. 19 crore in two days.

![Raja Shivaji](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rjajjaaj-1024x576.avif)

### Can Sairat’s Record Fall?

This is the biggest Marathi film of all time in terms of cost and scale, and its opening numbers are far ahead of anything Marathi cinema has previously seen. The film is benchmarking itself against blockbusters like *Chhaava* and *Tanhaji* — both based on the Maratha empire — which are among the biggest-ever grossers in Maharashtra state. *Chhaava* achieved nearly 20x its opening day collection, while *Tanhaji* reached close to 25x.

The legacy of [Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shivaji) is one of the most beloved and emotionally resonant subjects across Maharashtra and India. When such stories are told on a grand cinematic scale, audiences don’t just watch — they celebrate. That’s exactly the energy *Raja Shivaji* is riding.

The highest-grossing Marathi film to date is *Sairat* at around Rs. 100 crore, and *Raja Shivaji* appears highly favoured to surpass it.

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**FAQs**

### **Q: What is Raja Shivaji’s total box office collection in 2 days?**

A: *Raja Shivaji* has grossed approximately Rs. 25.25 crore in India in its first two days, across both Marathi and Hindi versions.

### **Q: Can Raja Shivaji become the highest-grossing Marathi film ever?**

 A: With its record-breaking opening and strong Day 2 hold, *Raja Shivaji* is very much on track to surpass *Sairat* and become the highest-grossing Marathi film of all time.