Riteish's 'Raja Shivaji' crosses ₹90cr in India
What's the story
The historical action drama Raja Shivaji, featuring Riteish Deshmukh in the lead role, has crossed the ₹90cr mark at the box office. The film achieved this milestone on its 14th day of release. According to a report by Sacnilk, it added an estimated ₹1.9cr net to its collections on Thursday, bringing its total gross collection to an estimated ₹91.1cr.
Box office success
Film surpasses 'Baipan Bhari Deva's lifetime collection
The film's second week saw a significant drop in collections, with an estimated total of ₹24cr. This is nearly a 50% decrease from its first-week earnings of around ₹52.65cr. Despite this dip, Raja Shivaji has surpassed the lifetime collection of the female-led Marathi blockbuster Baipan Bhari Deva, which grossed an estimated ₹90.5cr worldwide during its theatrical run.
Future prospects
On track to become highest-grossing Marathi film
With its latest achievement, Raja Shivaji is now on track to reach the coveted ₹100cr mark. If it does, it will become only the second Marathi film in history to achieve this feat after Sairat. Directed by Deshmukh and based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the film has been well-received by audiences and critics alike.