# Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji Is About to Do Something No Marathi Film Has Likely Ever Done — Cross ₹100 Crore

URL: https://technosports.co.in/riteish-deshmukhs-raja-shivaji-is-about/  
Published: 2026-05-17  
Updated: 2026-05-17  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

It started as a passion project by an actor who loves his roots. It is now on the verge of becoming **the biggest Marathi film ever made at the box office.** That’s quite a story.

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

*Raja Shivaji* registered a 45% spike on its 3rd Saturday, collecting ₹3 crore to push the gross cumulative total to ₹94.35 crore at the Indian box office. The film is expected to close its third weekend around ₹98 crore, with the ₹100 crore milestone likely arriving by the third Tuesday.

| Period | Box Office Gross |
| --- | --- |
| Week 1 | ₹61.75 cr |
| Week 2 | ₹28.00 cr |
| 3rd Friday | ₹1.60 cr |
| 3rd Saturday | ₹3.00 cr |
| **Running Total** | **₹94.35 cr** |

## Why ₹100 Crore Is Such a Big Deal Here

*Raja Shivaji* is poised to become the highest-grossing film from the Marathi film industry — surpassing *Baipan Bhari Deva*, which grossed around ₹90 crore, though there remains some uncertainty around the final numbers of *Sairat*.

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

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is the film’s reach. Both *Sairat* and *Baipan Bhari Deva* earned their collections almost entirely from Maharashtra, whereas *Raja Shivaji* has pulled in nearly ₹25 crore from outside the state — a sign of genuine pan-India appeal for a Marathi film.

[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shivaji) — the legendary Maratha warrior king at the heart of this film — is one of the most revered figures in Indian history, and that deep cultural reverence has clearly translated into footfalls right across the country.

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## The Honest Picture: Triumph with a Caveat

The numbers are genuinely impressive, but trade analysts note that expectations were set even higher given precedent. Films like *Tanhaji* and *Chhaava* delivered extraordinary numbers in Maharashtra, with *Tanhaji* adjusting to ₹250 crore and *Chhaava* crossing ₹300 crore. Against that benchmark, *Raja Shivaji* will fall well short even within its home state — and in Maharashtra specifically, it is likely to finish below both *Sairat* and *Baipan Bhari Deva*.

That nuance matters. The all-India ₹100 crore club entry is a landmark — but the film’s Marathi heartland performance remains its true measuring stick.

| Benchmark Film | Maharashtra Performance |
| --- | --- |
| Tanhaji (adj.) | ~₹250 cr |
| Chhaava | ~₹300 cr |
| Sairat | ~₹90 cr (Maha-centric) |
| Baipan Bhari Deva | ~₹90 cr (Maha-centric) |
| **Raja Shivaji** | **Below ₹100 cr in Maharashtr** |

## FAQs

### **Q: What is Raja Shivaji’s total box office collection so far?**

 As of its 3rd Saturday, *Raja Shivaji* has grossed approximately **₹94.35 crore** at the Indian box office, with the ₹100 crore mark expected by the 3rd Tuesday.

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

It is very likely to become the highest-grossing Marathi film by total India gross, surpassing *Baipan Bhari Deva* (₹90 crore), though its in-Maharashtra performance falls short of *Sairat*‘s dominance in the home market.