Raja Shivaji is Rs 100 crore strong, to topple Sairat's long-standing Marathi record

Riteish Deshmukh's Raja Shivaji has crossed Rs 100 crore gross worldwide, becoming the second-highest grossing Marathi film ever after Sairat. The historical epic continues its strong theatrical run with steady collections in Maharashtra and the Hindi market.

In Short

• Raja Shivaji crossed Rs 100 crore gross, a top Marathi blockbuster
• Directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Shivaji Maharaj
• Biggest opening weekend for a Marathi film with Rs 40.35 crore

Raja Shivaji has crossed the Rs 100-crore gross mark at the domestic box office, making it one of the biggest blockbusters in the history of Marathi cinema, and only behind Sairat. The film, directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, is based on the life of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and has continued to set records since its release on May 1.

The film began its run with a first weekend gross of Rs 40.35 crore, the biggest opening weekend ever for a Marathi film. Its performance has remained strong in the weeks since, with support in Maharashtra and steady numbers from its Hindi version helping it maintain momentum at the box office.

Day-wise box office breakup of Raja Shivaji after 17 days in India -nett collection (Source: Sacnilk)

• Week 1: Rs 52.65 crore
• Week 2: Rs 24.30 crore
• Friday: Rs 1.45 crore
• Saturday: Rs 2.70 crore
• Sunday: Rs 3.45 crore
• Total: Rs 84.57 crore

Since arriving in cinemas on May 1, Raja Shivaji has been on a strong run. The sustained run has been helped by strong word of mouth, repeat audience footfalls and the scale of the film's presentation. These factors have allowed Raja Shivaji to hold its ground over multiple weeks after release.

The film has collected Rs 84.57 crore nett in 17 days in India, emerging as the second-biggest Marathi film of all time after Sairat.

List of highest-grossing Marathi films of all time (Worldwide gross) - IMDb

1. Sairat: Rs 110 crore
2. Raja Shivaji: Rs 100 crore
3. Natsamrat: Rs 46.71 crore
4. Katyar Kaljat Ghusali: Rs 40.12 crore
5. Timepass 2: Rs 37.16 crore
6. Lai Bhaari: Rs 37 crore
7. Time Pass: Rs 31 crore
8. Duniyadari: Rs 28.75 crore
9. Mee Shivajiraje Bosale Boltoy: Rs 24 crore
10. Ventilator: Rs 23.72 crore

Cast and response

Raja Shivaji features an ensemble cast that includes Sanjay Dutt, Genelia Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan and Fardeen Khan, along with a cameo by Salman Khan. Riteish Deshmukh plays Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the film and has also directed it.

His portrayal of Shivaji Maharaj has received appreciation from both audiences and critics. With its record opening, steady run in Maharashtra and the Hindi market, and its domestic total now crossing 100 crore gross, Raja Shivaji has emerged as a major box office success for Marathi cinema.

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