'Raja Shivaji', a historical drama starring Riteish Deshmukh, has made a significant impact at the box office, earning ₹5.6 crore (approximately $675,000 USD) on its first Monday, setting a record for the highest Monday collection for a Marathi film. The film has accumulated a total of ₹39.50 crore (around $4.75 million USD) since its release on May 1. The Marathi version of the film was particularly successful, contributing ₹4.25 crore to the Monday earnings, while the Hindi version lagged behind with just ₹1.35 crore from 3,410 shows. Despite mixed reviews, 'Raja Shivaji' has shown resilience at the box office, maintaining its momentum over the weekend. Deshmukh expressed gratitude to audiences for their support on Instagram, highlighting the film's focus on the early life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire. Key historical events depicted in the film include the 1663 raid on Pune and the 1664 sack of Surat, showcasing Shivaji's resistance against the Mughal Empire.