Raja Shivaji Box Office Day 12: Riteish Deshmukh Film Crosses Historic Rs 75 Crore Mark
Raja Shivaji has crossed the Rs 75 crore mark at the box office on its 12th day — a milestone that firmly places it among the biggest Marathi films ever made. The Riteish Deshmukh-starrer is now the second highest-grossing Marathi film of all time, surpassing Baipan Bhari Deva in the process. Trade sources indicate the film is now eyeing the Rs 100 crore finish line.
The film opened to packed houses, earning Rs 29.65 crore on its second day alone — breaking all previous Marathi film box office records for a single-day collection. That momentum held through the second weekend, pushing the total well past the Rs 75 crore mark. The makers confirmed the numbers via official channels over the weekend.
Raja Shivaji Cast, Director and Production Details
Riteish Deshmukh leads the film, which draws on the life and legacy of the legendary Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The historical drama has been one of the most anticipated Marathi releases in recent memory, riding high on the actor's starpower and the subject's deep cultural resonance across Maharashtra. Deshmukh, who has championed Marathi cinema for years, produced and headlined the project with clear intent to push the industry's commercial ceiling.
Notably, the film's second weekend collections gave it the decisive push past Baipan Bhari Deva, which had long held the number-two spot on the all-time Marathi box office chart. Only one Marathi film now stands ahead of Raja Shivaji in the all-time rankings. For the latest on entertainment news, keep following our coverage.
Box Office Trajectory and Rs 100 Crore Target
The film's run has been anything but a slow burn — collections stayed strong well into the second week, which trade analysts consider a reliable sign of genuine audience word-of-mouth. Earlier, many in the trade had projected a Rs 60-70 crore lifetime for the film. Those estimates have already been blown past with days still left in its theatrical run.
With Rs 75 crore in the bank and momentum intact heading into weekdays, the Rs 100 crore target looks achievable rather than aspirational. No official OTT release date has been announced by the makers as yet — a clear signal that they intend to maximise the theatrical window. Fans looking for detailed movie reviews and collection updates can follow further reports as the numbers come in.
What Comes Next for Raja Shivaji
The next key milestone to watch is whether Raja Shivaji can cross Rs 100 crore before its theatrical run winds down — a figure that would make it the highest-grossing Marathi film in history. Collections over the coming weekdays will determine how close the film gets before the third weekend arrives. An official announcement on OTT and satellite rights is expected once the theatrical run concludes.
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