Riteish Deshmukh's 'Raja Shivaji' Shatters Records with Historic Opening Day

Riteish Deshmukh's latest film, 'Raja Shivaji', has made waves at the box office by achieving a record-breaking opening day collection of Rs 12.40 crore. This film, which portrays the life of the legendary Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was released in both Marathi and Hindi. Directed by Deshmukh himself, the film aims to inspire audiences with the story of Shivaji Maharaj's journey from a young warrior to a revered leader. With its impressive debut, 'Raja Shivaji' is set to attract viewers across linguistic boundaries. Read on to find out more about this cinematic achievement.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 2, 2026, 14:21 IST

Record-Breaking Opening for 'Raja Shivaji'

New Delhi: The film Raja Shivaji, starring Riteish Deshmukh, has achieved a remarkable feat by earning Rs 12.40 crore nett on its opening day, marking the highest debut for a Marathi film at the domestic box office.

Directed by Deshmukh, this film was released in theaters on Friday in both Marathi and Hindi, showcasing his portrayal of the legendary Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

The production team announced the impressive box office figures via a post on their official Instagram account on Saturday, which included the film's promotional poster. The caption read, "Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji. Day 1 India NBOC, 12.40 Cr*. Based on the inspiring life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj – The Founder of Hindavi Swarajya. 'Raja Shivaji' in cinemas near you. Book your tickets now | U/A 16+ | Marathi & Hindi."

The film narrates the inspiring journey of Shivaji Maharaj, from a young man who vowed to confront formidable adversaries to the visionary leader who established Swarajya. It aims to share his legacy with audiences across different languages.

Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh under the Mumbai Film Company banner, Raja Shivaji is presented by Jio Studios.