Raja Shivaji It recorded a strong start at the domestic box office upon its release on Maharashtra Day. The film, directed and starring Riteish Deshmukh, took a great start by collecting around Rs 11.35 crore on the first day.

According to a report by SacnilkThe film earned an impressive Rs 8 crore on Friday from its Marathi version alone, making it the highest first day collection for a Marathi film. The Hindi version earned Rs 3.35 crore. This brought the total amount to Rs 11.35 crore.

The historical action drama achieved the milestone in just 1,941 shows, recording a strong average occupancy of 68 percent. This record-breaking opening follows an extraordinary advance booking phase, which had already indicated a promising start for the film.

Raja Shivaji advance booking

Before its release, Raja Shivaji Advance bookings closed at Rs 5.14 crore, with the original Marathi version alone contributing around Rs 4.25 crore (approximately Rs 3.60 crore). With this, the film easily overtook the long-standing first day records of Sairat and Timepass 2, both of which had earned an estimated Rs 3.60 crore in their opening days.

The film’s strong opening has largely been driven by its Marathi version, which has seen a good take in both multiplexes and single screens in Maharashtra.

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IndiaToday.in review king shivGee reads, “Raja Shivaji ultimately comes across as a film that is true to Shivaji’s heroism and story. Its scale, intent and spirit are right, but narrative precision is lacking. For those invested in Shivaji Maharaj’s story and legacy, it offers enough moments to stay connected.”

Raja Shivaji Now in theatres. It is available in Hindi, Marathi and Telugu.