Raja Shivaji becomes top-grossing Marathi film with 100 crore mark

The historical epic "Raja Shivaji" has become the highest-grossing Marathi film of all time, crossing a major box office milestone in its third week of release. The film, starring and directed by Riteish Deshmukh, has earned over 100 crore rupees in India and surpassed the lifetime collection of the 2016 hit "Sairat."

Released on May 1, 2026, in both Marathi and Hindi, the film dramatizes the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It opened to a strong start, setting a new record for the biggest opening day for a Marathi film. According to figures shared by the producers, the film's worldwide gross collection now stands at approximately 114.8 crore rupees, with 109.9 crore rupees coming from India and 4.9 crore rupees from overseas markets.

The film's domestic net collection after 17 days is reported to be 93.1 crore rupees. It maintained steady earnings into its third week, collecting 3.8 crore rupees on its 17th day in theaters. The Marathi version has consistently outperformed the Hindi version at the box office, contributing the majority of the film's earnings.

"Raja Shivaji" features an ensemble cast including Genelia Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan,...