Raja Shivaji: Box Office Performance and Key Highlights
Overview of Raja Shivaji's Release
Riteish Deshmukh's ambitious film, Raja Shivaji, hit theaters on May 1, generating significant buzz and discussions regarding its casting choices. Although the film received a mix of reviews from both critics and viewers, it has managed to perform reasonably well at the box office. It outperformed Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi's Ek Din, debuting with impressive double-digit figures and maintaining a solid performance over its opening weekend, particularly on Sunday. However, the film struggled to keep up its momentum on the following Monday, leading to a slower box office trajectory.
Box Office Collection Insights
Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 7
The historical drama experienced a significant drop on its first Monday. Nevertheless, it managed to hold steady despite a decline during the weekdays. On its seventh day, the film reportedly earned around Rs 4 crore (according to early estimates). The Hindi version garnered approximately Rs 1.25 crore with a 9% occupancy across 3,958 shows, while the Marathi version performed significantly better, earning about Rs 2.75 crore with a 25% occupancy from 2,170 shows. Overall, the film's total collection has surpassed Rs 50 crore, reaching Rs 52.65 crore thus far.
Detailed Box Office Breakdown
| Raja Shivaji Box Office | Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection |
| Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 1 | Rs 11.35 Crore |
| Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 2 | Rs 10.55 Crore |
| Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 3 | Rs 12 Crore |
| Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 4 | Rs 5.60 Crore |
| Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 5 | Rs 4.90 Crore |
| Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 6 | Rs 4.25 Crore |
| Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 7 | Rs 4 Crore |
| Raja Shivaji TOTAL Box Office Collection | Rs 52.65 Crore |
The film was produced with a budget estimated between Rs 75-100 crore. Whether it will gradually achieve a respectable total remains to be seen.
Cast and Crew of Raja Shivaji
More About Raja Shivaji
Raja Shivaji boasts a star-studded cast, featuring Sanjay Dutt as the menacing Afzal Khan and Abhishek Bachchan portraying Shivaji's elder brother, Shambhu. The film also includes Genelia Deshmukh as Saibai, Bhagyashree as the influential Jijabai, and Sachin Khedekar as Shahaji Raje Bhosale. Additionally, notable performances come from Vidya Balan, Fardeen Khan, and a special appearance by superstar Salman Khan as Jeeva Mahale. The period drama is produced by Genelia Deshmukh, Jyoti Deshpande, and Riteish Deshmukh.