Raja Shivaji crossed ₹39.50Cr India Net in just four days. The Riteish Deshmukh-directed Marathi-Hindi bilingual set the highest opening weekend record in Marathi cinema history with ₹33.90Cr in three days.
A regional film that refused to play small.
The film released on May 1, 2026 coinciding with Maharashtra Day. Day 1 delivered ₹11.35Cr net. The regional Marathi version led with strong single-screen and multiplex occupancy across the state. Hindi dub added meaningful numbers in urban pockets.
Maharashtra First, Pan-India Second
Raja Shivaji proves Marathi-language cinema can deliver historic openings when rooted in cultural pride and spectacle. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj epic leveraged Ajay-Atul music, an all-star supporting cast and genuine Maharashtra Day footfalls. Early holds stayed firm despite competition from Dhurandhar: The Revenge still ruling screens.
This is not a pan-India blockbuster yet. It is something rarer: the biggest Marathi debut ever and a genuine milestone for the industry.
Verdict: HISTORIC OPENING
Raja Shivaji delivered a record-breaking start for Marathi cinema. It earned one-third of its budget in four days and rewrote the regional box office map. The verdict is clear — this is a HIT in its home market with blockbuster potential if word-of-mouth sustains. The performance cements Riteish Deshmukh as a major force and will shape Maratha-era projects for years.