📌 Key Points
- Raja Shivaji, starring and directed by Riteish Deshmukh, earned ₹76 crore in two weeks.
- The film is now the second-highest-grossing Marathi film, surpassing Baipan Bhari Deva.
- Riteish Deshmukh shared personal insights on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s influence.
- Despite mixed reviews, the cast’s performances have received significant praise.
Riteish Deshmukh’s directorial and acting venture, “Raja Shivaji,” has achieved a remarkable box office milestone, crossing ₹76 crore in just two weeks. This Marathi-Hindi film has now become the second-highest-grossing Marathi film, surpassing “Baipan Bhari Deva,” showcasing its strong performance and audience appeal.
Box Office Milestones & Daily Performance
Raja Shivaji box office collection day 14: Riteish Deshmukh wrote, directed and starred in Raja Shivaji, which was released in theatres on May 1. The Marathi-Hindi film has crossed the ₹ 75 crore mark in domestic collections in two weeks of its release. A breakdown of how the film has been faring.
On Monday, Raja Shivaji brought in ₹ 2.40 crore. And on Tuesday, it made ₹ 2.50 crore. The film showed a dip on Wednesday, collecting ₹ 1.90 crore. It has been performing better in Marathi than in Hindi. Raja Shivaji is the second-highest-grossing Marathi film , beating Baipan Bhari Deva’s (2023) ₹ 76.28 crore domestic haul. It has yet to beat Sairat’s (2018) ₹ 80.98 crore collection.
Riteish Deshmukh on Chhatrapati Shivaji’s Legacy
Talking to PTI, Riteish described the Maratha ruler as a childhood superhero whose legacy has been passed down through generations of his family. “The first story that every Maharashtrian boy hears is of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. When my dad (late Vilasrao Deshmukh) was sworn in as the chief minister for the first time, when he went to Mantralaya, the first namaste is to the portrait of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, that’s how it’s ingrained into everyone’s lives and veins and blood. That’s what he means to us,” he said.
Critical Reception and Future Outlook
“There would be discussions about his valour (at home), and one of my earliest stories on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was told to me by my mother and father,” added Riteish. The film received mixed reviews upon its release, but the cast received praise for their performances. It remains to be seen how the film fares in its third week.
Raja Shivaji continues its impressive run, solidifying its place in Marathi cinema history. With its strong box office performance and Riteish Deshmukh’s personal connection to the subject, the film’s journey in its third week will be keenly watched by industry observers and fans alike.
