Raja Shivaji continued its dream run at the box office as the historical epic maintained a solid hold through its second week, collecting an impressive ₹84.70 crore nett in India within just 14 days. Directed by Riteish Deshmukh, the film has emerged as one of the biggest Marathi blockbusters in recent years and is showing no signs of slowing down.
Backed by Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company, the film opened to massive anticipation and quickly transformed into a box office phenomenon. Inspired by the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the film struck an emotional chord with audiences across Maharashtra and beyond.
After scripting history with a record-breaking opening weekend, Raja Shivaji completed its first week with a remarkable ₹57.70 crore collection. The momentum carried strongly into the second weekend as the film added another ₹17.40 crore to its total. Despite the expected weekday slowdown, the collections remained steady, reflecting the film’s strong word-of-mouth and repeat audience appeal.
The second-week weekday numbers further showcased the film’s consistency at the ticket windows. On Day 11, the film collected ₹2.65 crore, followed by ₹2.75 crore on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday remained stable with ₹2.10 crore each day. With this, the total India nett collection now stands at ₹84.70 crore.
Trade analysts believe the film’s sustained performance is being driven by its emotional storytelling, grand visuals and the powerful portrayal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s journey. The film has also benefited from strong family audiences and repeat viewership in several regions.
Another major factor behind the film’s success has been the scale and cinematic treatment given to the historical subject. Large-scale battle sequences, traditional Marathi cultural elements and emotionally charged moments have resonated deeply with audiences. The music and dialogues have also received widespread appreciation on social media platforms.
For Riteish Deshmukh, Raja Shivaji marks a significant achievement as a director. While he has enjoyed a successful acting career over the years, this film has established him as a filmmaker capable of mounting large-scale historical dramas with commercial appeal. Industry observers now expect the film to continue its strong theatrical run into the third weekend.
With no major Marathi release posing immediate competition, Raja Shivaji is expected to witness another surge in collections over the upcoming weekend. If the momentum continues, the film could soon move closer to the ₹100 crore milestone, a landmark rarely achieved in Marathi cinema.
The steady box office run of Raja Shivaji once again highlights the growing audience appetite for well-mounted regional cinema rooted in history, culture and emotional storytelling.
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