Raja Shivaji eyes biggest Marathi opening, advance booking crosses Rs 2.5 crore
Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji is set to register the biggest opening for a Marathi film on May 1. Strong booking from Maharashtra could take the historical drama beyond the existing record.
Only a few hours left before the theatrical launch of the upcoming Marathi film Raja Shivaji It is already gaining momentum at the box office. Strong advance booking has set the Riteish Deshmukh directorial for the biggest opening day in Marathi cinema.
The historical action drama, which will release on May 1, is expected to deliver record numbers in its home market, even though its Hindi-dubbed version is unlikely to contribute significantly to the overall total.
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Strong advance booking trends
Raja Shivaji has recorded tremendous pre-release sales in its opening weekend. By 2 pm on Thursday, with less than 15 hours left for the first day of bookings to close, the film had sold over one lakh tickets for its opening day.
according to SacnilkThe film had already earned Rs 2.5 crore through advance bookings, which included around Rs 20 lakh from its Hindi version. This is the highest advance booking collection ever for a Marathi film.
Ticket sales were also picking up pace, with around 5,000 tickets being booked per hour bookmyshow In those days. At this pace, the film’s final advance booking total is expected to cross Rs 3 crore by the end of the day.
Inauguration Day Estimates
trade projections suggest Raja Shivaji It can make a net collection of Rs 6 to 7 crore in Marathi on the first day. The Hindi version is expected to contribute over Rs 1 crore, mainly driven by audiences from Maharashtra.
With almost 90 per cent of the advance bookings coming from the state, the overall performance of the film is expected to be largely Maharashtra centric.
Based on current trends, the film is expected to earn Rs 8-10 crore on the first day in India. If it achieves this, it will comfortably surpass the existing opening-day record of Marathi cinema.
Currently, the highest opening day for a Marathi film has been recorded at Rs 4.2 crore. outingDirected by Nagraj Manjule. Raja Shivaji With his 2022 film, set to surpass Deshmukh’s previous best Veda Opened at Rs 3.5 crore.
Comparison with Hindi release
Since the trailer release, the film has been compared to recent Hindi titles based on Maratha history. Vicky Kaushal’s shade Opened with Rs 30 crores, while Ajay Devgan’s Tanaji Had collected Rs 15 crore on the first day.
Whereas Raja Shivaji It is expected to set a new benchmark within Marathi cinema, with its opening figures likely to be below these Hindi releases.
about the movie
Raja Shivaji is a three-hour historical drama co-written and directed by Riteish Deshmukh, who also plays the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film narrates the reign of the ruler and his conflicts with Aurangzeb.
The cast includes Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jeetendra Joshi and Amol Gupte, with Salman Khan making a cameo. The film is produced by Mumbai Film Company and Jio Studios.