Raja Shivaji set a new record for Marathi cinema by surpassing the opening day collection of Manikarnika. The film collected over ₹11 crore on its first day, exceeding Manikarnika’s ₹8.75 crore.
Key statistics:
- Raja Shivaji recorded a total box office of ₹11.35 crore with 6,192 shows on Day 1.
- The Marathi version collected ₹8 crore with an occupancy rate of 68%.
- The Hindi version collected ₹3.35 crore with an occupancy rate of 16%.
- The film had an overall occupancy rate of 32% on its opening day.
Raja Shivaji is co-written and directed by Riteish Deshmukh. The film features a cast including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, and Genelia Deshmukh. It is based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
This film is reportedly the most expensive Marathi film ever made at ₹100 crore. It was released on Maharashtra Day, May 1, 2026.
Experts expect Raja Shivaji to dominate footfalls over its Hindi version in the coming days.
