Raja Shivaji Box Office: Riteish Deshmukh's Historical Epic Earns Rs 23.90 Crore in Two Days
Marathi blockbuster about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj becomes cultural celebration across Maharashtra
Quick Look
- 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.
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Why It Matters
Raja Shivaji is a historical epic directed by Riteish Deshmukh, marking his directorial debut. The film celebrates Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a legendary 17th-century Maratha warrior king. The film also features the acting debut of Riteish and Genelia's son, Rahyl.
Riteish Deshmukh's historical epic 'Raja Shivaji' has achieved a strong opening at the Marathi box office, earning Rs 11.50 crore on its second day and a total of Rs 23.90 crore by Saturday. Raja Shivaji has conquered the Marathi box office with Reliance's Jio Studios production bagging Rs 11.50 crore on the second day of its release. Directed by Riteish Deshmukh, the blockbuster is a historical epic and grand ode to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. On Day 1 of release on Friday, the movie's India net Box Office collection stood at Rs 12.40 crore, making the total to Rs 23.90 crore by Saturday. Jio Studios & Mumbai Film Company's production has turned into a cultural celebration across Maharashtra and beyond, with families and audiences flocking to cinemas in large numbers. Earlier on Saturday, actor-director Riteish Deshmukh urged fans, asking them not to share spoilers online. He took to Instagram to share a video thanking viewers for their love and requesting them to protect the film's experience for others. In his message, the actor urged fans not to record or upload scenes from theatres, especially key moments that could spoil the suspense. However, he said that viewers can still share photos or stills, as long as they do not reveal key parts of 'Raja Shivaji'. Live Events Along with the video, Deshmukh shared a caption in Marathi that translates to, "A humble request: Please do not upload videos on social media while watching the movie." The film 'Raja Shivaji' stars Abhishek Bachchan, Genelia Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi and Amole Gupte. The blockbuster movie also marks the acting debut of Riteish and Genelia's son, Rahyl.
Open Questions
- Will the film maintain its box office momentum in the coming weeks?
- How will the film perform in international markets?
- What will be the final total box office collection?