Raja Shivaji Achieves Record-Breaking First Week Box Office Collection
The Riteish Deshmukh-starrer 'Raja Shivaji' has grossed approximately Rs. 61.25 crore at the Indian box office during its opening week, with a net collection of around Rs. 50.50 crore. This performance establishes it as the fastest earner and holds the biggest first-week collection in the history of Marathi cinema, significantly surpassing the previous record held by 'Sairat'. The film is now on track to potentially cross the Rs. 100 crore mark, which would make it the highest-grossing film from the Marathi film industry.
'Raja Shivaji', starring Riteish Deshmukh, concluded its opening week at the Indian box office with an approximate gross collection of Rs. 61.25 crore. The film earned around Rs. 4 crore on Thursday, the final day of its first week. This total makes it the fastest earner and secures the largest first-week collection ever recorded in Marathi cinema, more than doubling the previous record of Rs. 26 crore set by 'Sairat'.
While a Hindi-dubbed version contributed to the overall figures, the original Marathi version alone generated approximately Rs. 42.25 crore, marking a significant record within the Marathi film industry. The film's weekday performance was characterized by good numbers, despite collections declining after a strong Monday hold.
The daily gross collections for 'Raja Shivaji' in its opening week were as follows: * Friday: Rs. 13.25 crore * Saturday: Rs. 12.25 crore * Sunday: Rs. 14.75 crore * Monday: Rs. 6.50 crore * Tuesday: Rs. 5.50 crore * Wednesday: Rs. 5.00 crore * Thursday: Rs. 4.00 crore
The film is currently projected to surpass the Rs. 100 crore milestone. Achieving this would position 'Raja Shivaji' as the highest-grossing film in the Marathi film industry. The second weekend's performance, particularly the collection on the second Friday, is considered crucial for its continued success. The film is centered on the founder of the Maratha Empire.
Despite its strong performance, the film's collections are noted as not being on par with other historical films based on figures from the Maratha Empire, such as 'Tanhaji' and 'Chhaava'. 'Tanhaji' grossed over Rs. 175 crore in Maharashtra state in 2020, while 'Chhaava' collected over Rs. 300 crore.
According to Pinkvilla, the film's strong start underscores its significant impact on Marathi cinema's box office landscape.
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