Riteish Deshmukh's 'Raja Shivaji' Shatters Records with Historic Opening Day
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."
Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji
Day 1 India NBOC
₹12.40 Cr*Based on the inspiring life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj –
The Founder of Hindavi SwarajyaRaja Shivaji in cinemas near you.
Book your tickets now | U/A 16+ | Marathi & Hindi
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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.