Deepak Bhatt of Uttarakhand won the men's 10,000m race at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, clocking a personal best. Shivaji Parashuram, who initially finished second, was disqualified for stepping outside the track limits. Several athletes struggled with heat and humidity.
Raja Shivaji, a Marathi historical drama directed by Riteish Deshmukh, has become the highest-grossing Marathi film ever, earning Rs 93.10 crore nett in India and Rs 114.80 crore worldwide gross. The film's success marks a significant milestone for Marathi cinema.
A 35-year-old shoe seller, Shivaji Rathod, was arrested in Nagpur for allegedly planting a low-intensity bomb at a Pune hospital to extort money for STD treatment. The IED was defused before it could cause harm.
'Raja Shivaji', directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has delivered the greatest opening week in Marathi cinema history with Rs. 52.65 crore India net in Week 1 and is chasing the Rs. 75 crore India net target as its second weekend begins. Released on Maharashtra Day (May 1, 2026), the Rs. 100 crore historical epic — the most expensive Marathi film ever made features Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Genelia Deshmukh and the debut of Rahyl Deshmukh, with Salman Khan's still-viral surprise cameo as Jiva Mahala continuing to drive footfalls.
Riteish Deshmukh's 'Raja Shivaji' has concluded its first week with impressive box office numbers, crossing the Rs 60 crore gross mark. Despite initial audience skepticism, Deshmukh's portrayal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has garnered widespread acclaim. The historical drama, which he also wrote and directed, continues to draw crowds, with its Marathi version performing particularly strongly.
'Raja Shivaji', directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is on the verge of crossing Rs. 50 crore India net in its first weekm a historic first for Marathi cinema. Released on Maharashtra Day (May 1, 2026), the Rs. 100 crore production set the highest-ever Marathi first Monday (Rs. 5.60 crore) and delivered an extraordinary weekday hold throughout its opening week. The film features Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Genelia Deshmukh and the debut of Rahyl Deshmukh, with Salman Khan's viral surprise cameo as Jiva Mahala, Ajay-Atul's music and Santosh Sivan's cinematography.
The cinematic blockbuster 'Raja Shivaji', featuring Riteish Deshmukh in the lead, is smashing records at the box office, raking in over Rs 57 crore. With impressive collections of Rs 4.25 crore on its sixth day alone, the film has silenced critics who questioned Deshmukh's ability to embody Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, inviting large crowds to experience his gripping portrayal. Read on to know more in detail.
Riteish Deshmukh's directorial debut 'Raja Shivaji', a historical epic about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has earned Rs 23.90 crore at the Marathi box office in its first two days. The Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company production collected Rs 12.40 crore on Day 1 and Rs 11.50 crore on Day 2, becoming a cultural phenomenon across Maharashtra with families flocking to cinemas.
Riteish Deshmukh's directorial debut 'Raja Shivaji', based on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has collected Rs 21.90 crore net in India over two days. The Marathi version is outperforming the Hindi version, with day 1 Marathi at Rs 8 crore and day 2 at Rs 7.15 crore, compared to Hindi's Rs 3.35 crore and Rs 3.40 crore respectively. The total gross collection stands at Rs 26.06 crore.
Riteish Deshmukh's directorial debut 'Raja Shivaji', a historical drama about the Maratha warrior, has collected Rs 21.90 crore in two days across Marathi and Hindi versions. The Marathi version recorded a record-breaking Rs 8 crore opening and Rs 7.15 crore on day 2 (total Rs 15.15 crore), while Hindi earned Rs 3.35 crore and Rs 3.40 crore respectively (total Rs 10.55 crore). The film aims to reach Rs 30 crore by the end of its opening weekend.
'Raja Shivaji', directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has crossed Rs. 12.21 crore India net on Day 2 of its theatrical run, driven by extraordinary audience response in the Marathi-speaking belt and the viral impact of Salman Khan's surprise cameo as loyal warrior Jiva Mahala. Made under a budget of approximately Rs. 100 crore, the film features Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan, Vidya Balan as Badi Begum, Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Maharaj, Bhagyashree as Jijabai, Fardeen Khan as Shah Jahan, Amole Gupte as Mohammed Adil Shah and Genelia Deshmukh as Saibai, with music by Ajay-Atul and cinematography by Santosh Sivan.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' continues its steady box office run, grossing over Rs 1785 crore globally after 44 days. Despite facing new competition, including Riteish Deshmukh's 'Raja Shivaji' which took the lead on Friday, 'Dhurandhar 2' added Rs 1.05 crore on its 7th Friday, bringing its India net collection to Rs 1,136.14 crore.
Riteish Deshmukh’s 'Raja Shivaji' trailer showcases the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with grand visuals and music by Ajay Atul. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, and Genelia Deshmukh, features Salman Khan’s cameo, and highly anticipated releases worldwide on May 1 2026, clashing with 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'.
