"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