Riteish Deshmukh’s ambitious historical drama Raja Shivaji continues its successful theatrical run despite entering its fifth weekend. The Marathi blockbuster has maintained a steady hold at the box office and remains one of the biggest success stories of 2026. With strong word-of-mouth and sustained audience interest, the film has now crossed the ₹109 crore mark in India and is eyeing a lifetime finish of around ₹111 crore.
Raja Shivaji Adds ₹1.20 Crore in Fifth Weekend
According to trade estimates, Raja Shivaji collected approximately ₹1.20 crore during its fifth weekend at the Indian box office. While the latest weekend witnessed a decline of around 65 percent compared to the previous weekend, the film’s ability to attract audiences after more than a month in cinemas is a notable achievement.
The historical epic has now taken its total domestic gross collection to ₹109.45 crore, including earnings from both the original Marathi version and the Hindi dubbed release. The film continues to perform in select centers, though it is now entering the final stage of its theatrical journey.
Industry experts expect Raja Shivaji to wrap up its box office run somewhere between ₹110 crore and ₹112 crore gross, making it one of the highest-grossing Marathi films of all time.
Riteish Deshmukh Delivers a Landmark Success
Raja Shivaji marks a major milestone in Riteish Deshmukh’s career. The actor’s passion project, based on the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, generated significant buzz before release and opened to strong collections across Maharashtra and other key markets.
The film benefited from positive audience reception, grand visuals, strong performances, and a powerful historical narrative. Over the weeks, it maintained respectable collections despite competition from new releases.
The success of Raja Shivaji also highlights the growing commercial potential of Marathi cinema. Large-scale productions with strong storytelling and cultural relevance are increasingly attracting audiences beyond traditional regional boundaries.
Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Breakdown
The film’s week-wise performance demonstrates how strongly it performed during its initial weeks before gradually slowing down.
| Week | Box Office Collection |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | ₹62.00 crore |
| Week 2 | ₹28.00 crore |
| Week 3 | ₹13.00 crore |
| Week 4 | ₹5.25 crore |
| Fifth Weekend | ₹1.20 crore |
| Total | ₹109.45 crore |
The impressive first-week collection laid the foundation for the film’s blockbuster status. Although collections declined naturally in subsequent weeks, the movie managed to sustain audience interest long enough to achieve a remarkable total.
Highest-Grossing Marathi Film in India
One of the biggest achievements of Raja Shivaji is its status as the highest-grossing Marathi film in India. The film has set a new benchmark for Marathi cinema and demonstrated the market’s capacity for large-scale historical dramas.
However, when considering performance specifically within Maharashtra’s Marathi-speaking market, films such as Sairat and Baipan Bhari Deva continue to hold a special place due to their exceptional regional impact.
Many trade analysts had expected Raja Shivaji to challenge even bigger milestones because historical films centered around Maratha history have delivered extraordinary results in recent years. Films like Tanhaji and Chhaava witnessed massive success in Maharashtra and emerged as major box office blockbusters.
Despite falling short of those lofty expectations, Raja Shivaji has still delivered an excellent commercial performance and remains a significant success story for the Marathi film industry.
Strong Momentum for Marathi Cinema in 2026
The success of Raja Shivaji comes at a time when Marathi cinema is enjoying one of its strongest phases in recent years. Several regional films have performed exceptionally well at the box office, proving that audiences are increasingly willing to support quality local content.
The strong response to historical dramas, family entertainers, and culturally rooted stories has encouraged filmmakers to invest in bigger productions and higher production values.
Industry observers believe that the performance of Raja Shivaji could pave the way for more large-scale historical projects in Marathi cinema. The film’s commercial success demonstrates that regional cinema can compete effectively with mainstream Hindi releases when backed by compelling storytelling and strong execution.
Final Box Office Prediction
As Raja Shivaji approaches the end of its theatrical run, trade analysts predict a final domestic gross collection between ₹110 crore and ₹112 crore. While the film may not reach the extraordinary numbers achieved by some recent historical blockbusters, it has nevertheless carved out a historic place in Marathi cinema.
For Riteish Deshmukh, the film represents a career-defining achievement and a major contribution to the growth of Marathi filmmaking. With over ₹109 crore already collected and a few days of theatrical business still remaining, Raja Shivaji is set to conclude its run as one of the most successful Marathi films ever released.
The coming days will determine its final box office number, but its legacy as a landmark Marathi blockbuster is already secure.