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Raja Shivaji box office collection day 9: Riteish Deshmukh’s film stays steady, sails past ₹60 crore

Raja Shivaji box office collection day 9: Riteish Deshmukh’s film stays steady, sails past ₹60 crore

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Raja Shivaji box office collection day 9: Riteish Deshmukh’s historical drama is continuing its steady march at the box office. The film, which hit theatres on May 1, sailed past ₹60 crore on day 9. While the film witnessed a minor dip in collections initially, it has remained stable overall, with the Marathi version emerging far stronger than its Hindi counterpart. Raja Shivaji box office collection day 9: Riteish Deshmukh’s historical drama released on May 1. Raja Shivaji box office collection According to Sacnilk, Raja Shivaji collected ₹5.60 crore net in India on Saturday, taking the domestic total to ₹61.45 crore. On day 8 (Friday), the film earned ₹3.20 crore net in India. Raja Shivaji had wrapped up its first week with ₹55.85 crore net collection. The historical drama opened to ₹11.35 crore on its first day, followed by an impressive jump over the weekend, collecting ₹10.55 crore on Saturday and ₹12 crore on Sunday. After witnessing the expected weekday drop in the first week, Raja Shivaji managed to hold its ground at the box …

Riteish Deskhmukh on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s descendants liking the film

Riteish Deskhmukh on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s descendants liking the film

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Don’t expect anything from your Friday release. That’s one lesson Riteish Deshmukh has learnt in his career. Luckily, the first Friday of May surprised him. Raja Shivaji, directed and led by the actor, opened on a strong note on May 1, and by the end of the first week, the domestic collection of the Marathi and Hindi versions crossed the R50 crore mark. “More than anything, I am feeling relieved because I’ve been living with this dream for the past 10 years. We worked on the film for the last three-and-a-half years,” began Deshmukh, who also served as a co-writer. The cherry on top came when Yuvraj Sambhaji Raje Chhatrapati, the 13th direct descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, praised the biopic after watching it at a special screening in Kolhapur. “There is a lot of responsibility in making a historical drama. So, when the descendants like the film, you feel relieved that you dealt with the subject with utmost dignity and respect,” said the actor. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, …

Raja Shivaji box office collection day 8: Riteish Deshmukh film crosses ₹55 crore; shows dip ahead of weekend

Raja Shivaji box office collection day 8: Riteish Deshmukh film crosses ₹55 crore; shows dip ahead of weekend

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Raja Shivaji box office collection day 8: Riteish Deshmukh’s historical drama Raja Shivaji was released in theatres on May 1. A week after its release, the film crossed the ₹50 crore mark, and on its eighth day, it crossed the ₹55 crore mark. The film maintained steady after a dip and has performed better in Marathi than in Hindi. But it showed a further dip on Friday. Raja Shivaji box office collection day 8: Riteish Deshmukh in a still from the film. Raja Shivaji box office collection According to Sacnilk, Raja Shivaji collected ₹2.76 crore net in India on Friday, taking its domestic total to ₹55.41 crore. The film brought in ₹52.65 crore net in its first week of release. On its opening day, Raja Shivaji collected ₹11.35 crore. It brought in ₹10.55 crore on Saturday and ₹12 crore on Sunday. After a dip on weekdays, the film maintained its momentum. Raja Shivaji had a collection of ₹5.60 crore on Monday. Showing a further dip, it collected ₹4.90 crore on Tuesday. Since then, it has …

‘Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan didn’t charge a penny for Raja Shivaji’: Riteish Deshmukh | Bollywood News

‘Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan didn’t charge a penny for Raja Shivaji’: Riteish Deshmukh | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiMay 7, 2026 07:02 PM IST Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji continues its strong run at the box office. While the Hindi version has seen a comparatively muted response, the Marathi version has carried the film impressively, helping the period drama gross Rs 60.35 crore so far at the ticket window. ‘Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan didn’t charge’ Amid the film’s success, Riteish recently revealed an interesting behind-the-scenes detail about the making of the ambitious period drama. The actor-filmmaker revealed that the star-studded ensemble cast, including Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Vidya Balan, came on board purely out of love and respect, without charging any fee. Speaking to Live Times, Riteish said, “I dont think anyone can describe this bond. This is just unsaid kind of love and respect. It is unconditional. If tomorrow Abhishek or Salman tells me, ‘What about this?’ I’ll say yes without even thinking because if he has thought of me, I have to be there.” He further added, “Abhishek did not even ask about the character. He said, ‘I’m doing …

Raja Shivaji box office collection day 6: Riteish Deshmukh film remains steady, crosses ₹48 crore

Raja Shivaji box office collection day 6: Riteish Deshmukh film remains steady, crosses ₹48 crore

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Raja Shivaji box office collection day 6: Riteish Deshmukh‘s much-awaited directorial Raja Shivaji, the biopic drama of legendary Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, opened in theatres in May 1. It went on to set a new benchmark with the biggest opening ever for a Marathi film. However, the film has not been able to surpass that strong opening day haul in the next few days. Let us see how the film has fared so far. Raja Shivaji box office collection day 6: Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D’Souza, Abhishek Bachchan and others star in it. Raja Shivaji box office update The latest update on Sacnilk points out that Raja Shivaji collected ₹4.25 crore. It was not a growth from what it minted on its previous day, at ₹4.90 crore. The film collected ₹11.35 crore on its opening day. On the weekend, the film showed some momentum, with ₹10.55 crore haul on Saturday, and ₹12 crore on Sunday, respectively. This brings the total India gross collections to ₹57.70 crore and total India net collections to ₹48.65 crore so …

Almost gave up, but it kept coming back: Riteish Deshmukh on decade long journey of ‘Raja Shivaji’

Almost gave up, but it kept coming back: Riteish Deshmukh on decade long journey of ‘Raja Shivaji’

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Mumbai, For actor-filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh, the decade-long struggle to bring his dream project, “Raja Shivaji”, to life wasn’t easy. He says the wait ultimately proved to be a blessing in disguise as it allowed him to make it “bigger and better”. Almost gave up, but it kept coming back: Riteish Deshmukh on decade long journey of ‘Raja Shivaji’ Released on May 1, the historical epic chronicles the life of the Maratha Empire’s founder, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Deshmukh not only stars in the titular role but has also co-written and directed it. The film was first announced in 2016, then stalled, revived again in 2019, only to be pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic until 2023, when Deshmukh decided to give it a “final shot”. Acclaimed directors like Ravi Jadhav and Nagraj Manjule were attached as directors, but eventually Deshmukh decided to take on the responsibility of directing it as well. “I feel relieved because this ten-year journey was pretty long. Many a times one gave up on it, but it came back to you. …

Riteish Deshmukh film grosses over Rs 52 crore

Riteish Deshmukh film grosses over Rs 52 crore

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Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 5 Live Updates: The Riteish Deshmukh film earned a net of Rs 4.90 crore on Tuesday. Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 5 Live Updates: A few days ago, when Riteish Deshmukh’s period drama Raja Shivaji opened at the box office, it registered historic numbers. The film had a strong first weekend at the ticket window, earning more than Rs 33.9 crore net. However, its momentum appears to have slowed since then. After a noticeable drop in Monday’s earnings, which fell to single digits at Rs 5.6 crore, the film continued its downward trend on Day 5, Tuesday. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, it collected Rs 4.90 crore, taking its total net collection to Rs 44.40 crore, while its gross stands at Rs 52.68 crore. A language-wise breakdown of Day 5 earnings shows that Raja Shivaji continues to perform better in its Marathi version, which brought in Rs 3.35 crore. In contrast, the Hindi version remains below expectations, contributing just Rs 1.55 crore. On its fifth day, the film was …

Raja Shivaji box office collection day 5: Riteish Deshmukh film remains steady, crosses ₹44 crore

Raja Shivaji box office collection day 5: Riteish Deshmukh film remains steady, crosses ₹44 crore

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Raja Shivaji box office collection day 5: The much-anticipated historical drama Raja Shivaji, starring Riteish Deshmukh in the lead role, hit theatres on May 1. The film opened to record-breaking numbers riding on the wave of high expectations. It went on to set a new benchmark with the biggest opening ever for a Marathi film. However, since then the numbers have seen a dip, with the film receiving mixed reviews. Let us take a look at the latest box office update of the film. Raja Shivaji box office collection day 5: Riteish Deshmukh in a still from the film. Raja Shivaji does not show growth on weekday The latest update from Sacnilk states that Raja Shivaji has managed to hold steady at the box office on Tuesday and sustain its momentum. It collected ₹4.90 crore on Tuesday. It is a slight dip from Monday’s haul, which stood at ₹5.60 crore. The film collected ₹11.35 crore on its opening day. On the weekend, the film showed some momentum, with ₹10.55 crore haul on Saturday, and ₹12 …

Remo D’Souza lauds Riteish Deshmukh’s vision and honesty

Remo D’Souza lauds Riteish Deshmukh’s vision and honesty

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Choreographer and director Remo D’Souza has expressed his gratitude towards actor-director Riteish Deshmukh and has lauded his vision and execution for his recently released film Raja Shivaji. On Monday, Remo took to his Instagram and shared a BTS video of a dance sequence from the film. He also penned a long note in the caption, as he wrote, “Dearest riteishd, the technical brilliance, vision, and sheer honesty with which you’ve brought this story to life is nothing short of inspiring. You haven’t just recreated history, you’ve made us feel it. That, to me, is the mark of a truly exceptional filmmaker. A heartfelt congratulations to geneliad as well, as your performance was beautiful, powerful, and filled with authenticity”. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Riteish Deshmukh film eyes Rs 50 cr mark

Riteish Deshmukh film eyes Rs 50 cr mark

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Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 4 Live: Riteish Deshmukh film eyes Rs 50 crore mark. Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 4 Live Updates: Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji began its box office journey on a strong note. The film collected Rs 11.35 crore in India across 6,192 shows with an occupancy of 32.3%, eventually wrapping up its opening weekend with a solid Rs 34 crore (India net). The numbers initially indicated strong audience interest and raised expectations of a sustained run, especially given the film’s scale and cross-language release. However, the momentum didn’t quite hold. On its first Monday, the film witnessed a sharp dip, earning just Rs 5.60 crore. The film’s total India gross has reached Rs 46.95 crore, while net collections stand at Rs 39.50 crore so far. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Raja Shivaji recorded an overall occupancy of 21.5% across 5,145 shows on Monday. A major chunk of the collections—Rs 4.25 crore—came from the Marathi version, despite it having nearly half the number of shows compared to the Hindi release. …