Raja Shivaji Box Office: Riteish Deshmukh's Film Surpasses ₹44 Crore in Five Days
Raja Shivaji box office collection day 5: Riteish Deshmukh film remains steady, crosses ₹44 crore
Hindustan Times
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The historical drama *Raja Shivaji*, featuring Riteish Deshmukh, has grossed ₹52.68 crore (approximately $6.4 million USD) in India within five days of its release. Despite a strong opening, the film's collections have dipped during weekdays, reflecting mixed reviews from audiences. It remains popular in both Hindi and Marathi versions.
- 01*Raja Shivaji* grossed ₹52.68 crore in total collections within five days.
- 02The film had a record-breaking opening day with ₹11.35 crore.
- 03Collections dipped slightly on weekdays, with ₹4.90 crore on Tuesday.
- 04It features a star-studded cast, including Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan.
- 05Riteish Deshmukh urged audiences to preserve the theatrical experience.
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*Raja Shivaji*, a historical drama starring Riteish Deshmukh, was released on May 1 and quickly became a box office success, achieving a record-breaking opening for a Marathi film. The film collected ₹11.35 crore on its first day and maintained momentum over the weekend with ₹10.55 crore on Saturday and ₹12 crore on Sunday. However, its collections dipped during the weekdays, with Tuesday's earnings at ₹4.90 crore, bringing the total gross to ₹52.68 crore and net collections to ₹44.40 crore. The film is available in both Hindi and Marathi, with collections of ₹1.55 crore from Hindi shows and ₹3.35 crore from Marathi shows. In a video message, Deshmukh thanked audiences for their support and requested them to refrain from posting videos from theaters, emphasizing the importance of the cinematic experience.
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The film's success at the box office reflects a growing interest in Marathi cinema and historical narratives, potentially encouraging more productions in this genre.
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