Raja Shivaji 1st day box office collection: Historical drama Raja Shivaji, headlined by Riteish Deshmukh, has made an impressive start at the box office, collecting Rs 12.40 crore on its opening day across India. Released on May 1, 2026, coinciding with Maharashtra Day, the film benefited from regional sentiment and strong audience anticipation.
The film performed exceptionally well in its primary market, earning Rs 8.40 crore from the Marathi versionm while the Hindi dubbed version contributed Rs 4 crore to the overall total. This solid split highlights the film’s strong regional pull along with a growing interest among Hindi-speaking audiences.
Directed as a grand historical drama, Raja Shivaji explores the life and legacy of the legendary Maratha warrior king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film boasts a star-studded ensemble cast including Riteish Deshmukh in the titular role, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Boman Irani, Amol Gupte, and Genelia Deshmukh. Adding to the film’s buzz is a special cameo appearance by Salman Khan.
The opening day numbers indicate a strong start, especially for a historical film, a genre that often depends heavily on word of mouth and long-term audience engagement. The Maharashtra Day release proved strategic, boosting footfall in the state and giving the film a festive launchpad.
Trade analysts will now be watching closely to see how the film performs over the weekend. If positive word of mouth continues, Raja Shivaji could see significant growth in the coming days, particularly in Maharashtra and key urban centers.
Overall, Raja Shivaji has kicked off its box office journey on a promising note, setting the stage for what could be a successful theatrical run.
