Raja Shivaji Box Office Crosses Rs 114 Crore, Rewrites Marathi Cinema Record in 2025

Raja Shivaji has done what no Marathi film has managed in years — it has stormed past Rs 114 crore at the worldwide box office, officially rewriting Marathi cinema history. The entertainment news world is buzzing as the film topples Sairat‘s long-standing record to become the highest-grossing Marathi film of all time.

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Starring Riteish Deshmukh in the lead role, the film crossed the Rs 100 crore mark on Day 17 of its theatrical run — a milestone that trade sources describe as historic for the regional language film industry. The actor, one of Maharashtra’s most bankable stars, has now delivered a landmark film that the industry had been waiting for.

Raja Shivaji Collection: How the Numbers Unfolded

The film opened to strong numbers and never looked back. By Day 17, it had crossed Rs 100 crore globally, and the momentum carried it well past Rs 114 crore in the days that followed. Trade analysts confirm the film was just Rs 3.8 crore behind Sairat‘s record before it finally broke through — a nail-biting chase that kept the trade watching closely.

Sairat, the 2016 blockbuster directed by Nagraj Manjule, had held the Marathi box office record for nearly a decade. That record has now fallen. Raja Shivaji is currently the highest-grossing Marathi language film in cinema history, a fact the makers confirmed across official channels.

Cast, Production and Release Details

Beyond Riteish Deshmukh, the film features a strong ensemble cast that resonated deeply with Marathi-speaking audiences across Maharashtra and the diaspora. The makers mounted the production on a scale rarely seen in Marathi cinema, which clearly paid off at the ticket window.

The film’s music also played a key role in driving audiences to theatres — several tracks went viral ahead of release, building anticipation that translated directly into opening weekend numbers. Check out our movie reviews section for a detailed look at what critics made of the film.

What Comes Next for Raja Shivaji

The theatrical run continues, and trade sources indicate the film still has legs — particularly in single-screen markets across Maharashtra where footfalls remain strong. An OTT release date has not been officially announced by the makers as of now.

The production house is expected to make a formal announcement regarding the digital premiere in the coming weeks, once the theatrical window closes. For now, Raja Shivaji remains firmly in cinemas — and still counting.