Raja Shivaji Rewrites Marathi Box Office History — Riteish Deshmukh’s Epic Crosses Rs 160 Crore in 3 Weeks

Three weeks in, and Raja Shivaji is still standing tall. Riteish Deshmukh’s historical epic has crossed the Rs 160 crore mark at the worldwide box office, rewriting records for Marathi cinema along the way. Here’s the complete breakdown of where the film stands and what lies ahead.

Raja Shivaji Week-by-Week Box Office Collections

A Historic Milestone for Marathi Cinema

Raja Shivaji closed its 3rd week at around Rs. 12.95 crore, registering a 53% drop from the previous week — a healthy hold for a film in its third week. The movie has already crossed the Rs. 100 crore mark and emerged as the highest-grossing Marathi film of all time. YouTube

That alone makes Raja Shivaji a landmark. To put it in perspective, Marathi cinema has historically struggled to crack the Rs 50 crore club consistently. Getting past Rs 100 crore in India is a watershed moment for the language and its industry.

You can explore the rich history of Marathi language cinema on Wikipedia’s Marathi cinema page to understand just how significant this achievement truly is.

What Comes Next?

The film still has some fuel left and is expected to see a good spike in its 4th weekend. Based on current trends, it is projected to close its entire theatrical run around the Rs. 110–115 crore mark in India. YouTube

Raja Shivaji has a significant share of its collections coming from outside Maharashtra — though within the state itself, it will likely fall below Baipan Bhari Deva and Sairat in terms of core market performance. Expectations were set high given how Tanhaji and Chhaava performed with historical themes, but those were pan-India Hindi releases with much wider reach. YouTube

Still, what Raja Shivaji has achieved as a primarily Marathi language film is genuinely impressive and sets a new benchmark for the industry.

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