Raja Shivaji Day 9 Collection: ₹61.45Cr and Still Accelerating

Raja Shivaji crossed ₹61.45Cr India Net on Day 9. The Riteish Deshmukh-directed Marathi-Hindi bilingual continues its record-breaking run.

This is Marathi cinema announcing its arrival at the big-boy table.

The Marathi version drove the bulk of the opening and is still leading occupancy. Hindi dub adds urban numbers, but the cultural connect and Ajay-Atul music are powering repeat business even after the Maharashtra Day holiday. The hold in the early second week has been impressive despite heavy competition from Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

At a ₹100Cr budget this was an ambitious gamble for a primarily regional film. The early numbers suggest the gamble is paying off handsomely and could set a new template for future Maratha-era projects.