"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

"Rs 110-115 crore is a respectable number. But Riteish Deshmukh didn't write, direct, and star in a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj epic to be called respectable. The trajectory matters more than the total." WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED Raja Shivaji, directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, opened in theatres on May 1, 2026. The film earned Rs 11.35 crore on opening day, Rs 10.55 crore on Day 2, and Rs 12 crore on Day 3. By Day 7, collections had dropped to Rs 3.45 crore, indicating