Raja Shivaji Box Office First Day: Ritesh’s film beats Natsamrat to become number 2 Marathi film
Raja Shivaji became the second highest-grossing Marathi film in India within four days of release. Its strong performance has taken it close to Rs 50 crore and Sairat’s benchmark.
Raja ShivajiThe film, directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh in the lead role, has become the second highest-grossing Marathi film of all time in India. The film, based on the bravery and reign of Maratha king and warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was released in theaters on May 1.
after a strong startThe film maintained its momentum with a net collection of Rs 5.60 crore in India on its first Monday. This took its domestic net collection to Rs 39.50 crore, while its four-day collection stood at Rs 46.95 crore, taking it close to Rs 50 crore.
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In four days, Raja Shivaji past gone NatsamratBehind the 10 year old box office record of becoming number 2 Marathi film outing. The Nana Patekar-starrer had earned around Rs 46.12 crore in his lifetime, while Raja Shivaji Presently it is Rs 46.95 crore.
Check out the list of top Marathi grossing films in India (Source: Imdb)
- Sairat: Rs 110 crore
- Natsamrat: Rs 46.12 crore
- Katyar Kaljat Ghusali: Rs 40.12 crore
- Timepass 2: Rs 37.16 crore
- Lai Bhari: Rs 37 crore
- Time Pass: Rs 31 crore
- Worldliness: Rs 28.75 crore
- m Shivajiraje Bosale Boltoy: Rs 24 crore
- Ventilator: Rs 23.72 crore
- Naal: Rs 22.15 crore
Raja Shivaji Has also emerged as a top Marathi opener. If its momentum continues, it could become the highest-grossing Marathi film in India. That record is currently held by the 2016 social drama outingWhich grossed Rs 110 crore in its lifetime and remains the only Marathi film in the Rs 100 crore club.
The biggest business of the film has come from the Marathi version. On the fourth day, Raja Shivaji Earned Rs 4.25 crore in Marathi and Rs 1.35 crore in Hindi.
Check out day-wise box office breakup of Raja Shivaji after 4 days in India – Net Collection (Source: Sacknilk)
- Friday: Rs 11.35 crore
- Saturday: Rs 10.55 crore
- Sunday: Rs 12 crore
- Monday: Rs 5.60 crore
- Total: Rs 39.50 crore
Raja Shivaji received positive reviews from critics and audience. The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan and Bhagyashree in lead roles, while Salman Khan makes a special appearance.