Riteish Deshmukh’s latest film, Raja Shivaji, had an excellent opening on Friday, benefiting from a partial holiday in India. The movie’s trailer garnered significant positive word-of-mouth publicity, and the film lived up to audience expectations at theaters. Both critics and moviegoers have given the film very positive reviews, and it is expected to perform well at the Indian box office. Given the film’s strong ensemble cast featuring established actors like Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, and Mahesh Manjrekar, along with its compelling subject matter, Raja Shivaji is well-positioned for success. However, the movie faces competition from Bhooth Bangla and Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which continue to perform strongly at ticket counters. Based on current trends, Raja Shivaji is projected to collect 35-40 crores over its first weekend and 60-65 crores in its first week. Whether the film crosses the 100-crore mark will depend on its weekday performance.
Raja Shivaji is a Bollywood historical action drama co-written and directed by Riteish Deshmukh, based on the life of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire. The film is produced by Genelia Deshmukh and Jyoti Deshpande under Mumbai Film Company and Jio Studios. The cast includes Riteish Deshmukh in the titular role, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amole Gupte, and Genelia Deshmukh. The film was theatrically released on 1 May 2026, coinciding with Maharashtra Day and International Labour Day.
The Indian box office collection of “Raja Shivaji” is as follows (all languages):
| Day | Net Collection (in ₹ ) | |
| Day 1 | First Friday | 12.40 Cr |
| Day 2 | First Saturday | 11.50 Cr |
| Day 3 | First Sunday | 13.10 Cr |
| Day 4 | First Monday | 6.20 Cr |
| Day 5 | First Tuesday | 5.40 Cr |
| Day 6 | First Wednesday | 4.70 Cr |
| Day 7 | First Thursday | 4.40 Cr |
| Week 1 | 57.70 Cr | |
| Total Collection | 57.70 Cr |
**: Estimated figure
