"Raja Shivaji crossed the Rs 75 crore mark in under two weeks. It's heading for Rs 110–115 crore lifetime. For a Marathi-language historical epic, those numbers aren't just good — they're genre-defining." WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED Raja Shivaji, the sweeping historical epic starring and directed by Riteish Deshmukh, has crossed Rs 75 crore at the Indian box office. The film, released on May 1, 2026, also stars Genelia D'Souza and features a notable ensemble cast including Abhishe

"A Marathi historical drama made on Rs 75-100 crore is about to cross Rs 100 crore gross in 10 days. That is not just a Marathi record — it is a signal that regional cinema has a theatrical lane that Bollywood has completely abandoned." WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED Raja Shivaji, directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, released on May 1, 2026 — Maharashtra Day — and has sustained exceptional box office performance into its second weekend. By Day 9 (May 10), the film had crossed R