# Raja Shivaji Creates History: Riteish Deshmukh’s Epic Becomes the First Marathi Film Ever to Cross Rs 100 Crore in India

URL: https://technosports.co.in/raja-shivaji-creates-history-riteish-deshmukhs/  
Published: 2026-05-20  
Updated: 2026-05-20  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

It’s a moment Marathi cinema has been chasing for years. On its third Tuesday, *Raja Shivaji* quietly walked into the history books — becoming the **first-ever Marathi film to cross the Rs 100 crore mark** at the Indian box office. And it did so with grace, collecting steadily week after week rather than burning bright and fading fast.

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

| Period | Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Week 1 | Rs 61.75 crore |
| Week 2 | Rs 28.00 crore |
| 3rd Friday | Rs 1.60 crore |
| 3rd Saturday | Rs 3.00 crore |
| 3rd Sunday | Rs 3.75 crore |
| 3rd Monday | Rs 1.25 crore |
| 3rd Tuesday | Rs 1.50 crore (est.) |
| **Running Total** | **Rs 100.85 crore (gross)** |
| Projected Lifetime | Rs 110–115 crore |

## A Record That Belonged to No One — Until Now

For decades, Marathi cinema has punched above its weight creatively, producing films that resonated deeply with Maharashtra’s passionate audience. Yet the Rs 100 crore barrier remained unbroken. *Sairat* and *Baipan Bhari Deva* both came agonisingly close — riding enormous grassroots love — but neither could crack the milestone in their full theatrical runs.

![Raja Shivaji](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/05/rhjsjsjj.webp)

*Raja Shivaji* changed that on May 20, 2026. What makes this achievement even more remarkable is the film’s geographical spread. While *Sairat* and *Baipan Bhari Deva* earned their collections almost entirely from Maharashtra, a significant portion of *Raja Shivaji*‘s Rs 100 crore has come from outside the state — proving genuine pan-India appeal for a Marathi film, possibly for the first time at this scale.

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## What This Means for Riteish Deshmukh and Marathi Cinema

[Riteish Deshmukh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riteish_Deshmukh), who has long championed Marathi cinema alongside his Bollywood career, now has back-to-back clean hits to his name in the regional space. *Raja Shivaji* is not just a personal triumph — it’s a signal to the industry that Marathi films, when made with ambition and the right subject, can compete at a national level.

That said, the film’s Maharashtra-specific numbers will likely fall short of the state records set by Hindi productions like *Tanhaji* and *Chhaava* — both of which performed extraordinarily within the state. *Raja Shivaji* won’t approach their Maharashtra numbers. But on a national gross basis, it stands tallest in Marathi cinema’s history.

The film still has legs. With strong holds into Week 3, a final lifetime between Rs 110–115 crore looks well within reach.

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## FAQs

### **Q: Is Raja Shivaji the first Marathi film to cross Rs 100 crore at the box office?**

 Yes — *Raja Shivaji* starring Riteish Deshmukh is the first Marathi film ever to cross the Rs 100 crore gross mark at the Indian box office, achieving the milestone on its third Tuesday.

### **Q: What is the total and projected lifetime collection of Raja Shivaji?**

  
The film has collected Rs 100.85 crore gross in India so far and is projected to close its theatrical run between Rs 110–115 crore, making it a big Hit verdict.