Raja Shivaji opened to ₹33.90Cr India Net in its first three days — the highest opening weekend ever for any Marathi film. Riteish Deshmukh’s bilingual epic on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj delivered ₹11.35Cr on Day 1, ₹10.55Cr on Day 2 and ₹12Cr on Day 3. The ₹100Cr budget film set a new benchmark for regional cinema on Maharashtra Day.
The Numbers
The film released on May 1, 2026 across Marathi and Hindi versions with strong Maharashtra circuit dominance. Day 1 hit ₹11.35Cr net on 32.3% occupancy. Weekend holds stayed solid with holiday footfalls.
Week-by-Week Breakdown
The three-day total of ₹33.90Cr already beats every prior Marathi release lifetime in many circuits. The film played on 6,000+ screens with Ajay-Atul music driving repeat business in Maharashtra and select Hindi belts.What the Records MeanRaja Shivaji proves Marathi cinema can deliver pan-India scale when backed by cultural resonance and big-screen spectacle. The ₹33.90Cr opening weekend on a ₹100Cr budget shows strong word-of-mouth potential in core markets. Riteish Deshmukh’s dual role as director and lead, plus the all-star supporting cast, converted Maharashtra Day holiday into a historic debut.Overseas remains negligible so far but the domestic hold across Day 2 and Day 3 signals legs beyond the opening burst.Verdict: STRONG OPENINGRaja Shivaji delivered a record-breaking opening weekend against a ₹100Cr budget. It earned one-third of its budget in just three days and set the new Marathi box office high watermark. The verdict is clear — this is a HIT trajectory film for the regional industry with blockbuster potential in Maharashtra if Monday holds firm. The performance cements Riteish Deshmukh as a major director and will influence future Maratha-era projects through 2027.