Raja Shivaji, a historical drama featuring Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza, has made waves at the box office by crossing the ₹100 crore mark, making it only the second Marathi film to do so after Sairat. The film, based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, achieved a remarkable ₹30 crore net during its opening weekend and accumulated ₹52.65 crore net in its first week. As of now, after 17 days, Raja Shivaji has garnered a total of ₹84.55 crore net, positioning it to potentially surpass Sairat's lifetime collection of ₹110 crore. The film boasts an impressive cast including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, and a cameo by Salman Khan, which has been well-received by audiences. Riteish Deshmukh, who also produced the film, shared that the project underwent nearly a decade of development, emphasizing the evolution of its vision over time. He expressed gratitude for the positive reception from audiences in Maharashtra, highlighting the film's ambitious scope and the journey it took to reach the big screen.