Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 1: Riteish's Film Sees Grand Opening; Creates History In India

Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 1: Riteish Deshmukh continues to expand his creative footprint in Indian cinema, balancing a successful Bollywood career with a strong commitment to elevating Marathi films. Known for his versatility and consistent box office appeal, the actor has now stepped into the spotlight with his ambitious new project Raja Shivaji, which has hit theatres lately. In Raja Shivaji, Riteish takes on the titular role, supported by an impressive ensemble cast that includes Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, and Amole Gupte.

Adding a personal touch to the film, Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh's son, Rahyl Deshmukh, makes a special appearance as the young Shivaji. This historical action drama marks a significant milestone for Riteish, who not only headlines the film but also directs it. Co-written with Ajit Wadekar and Sandeep Patil, the film draws inspiration from the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the visionary founder of the Maratha Empire, promising a grand retelling of his legacy. The film has already generated considerable buzz, with its trailer receiving an overwhelmingly positive response and building strong anticipation ahead of its release. In fact, it did open to rave reviews from the audience across the nation

Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 1

According to a report published in Sacnilk, Raja Shivaji made a collection of Rs 11.35cr on day 1 (first Friday). To note, this included Rs 3.35cr in Hindi market and Rs 8cr for the Marathi version

Raja Shivaji Creates History On Opening Day

Interestingly, with a grand opening, Raja Shivaji has managed to beat the opening day collection of popular Marathi movie Sairat (Rs 3.6cr) and has emerged as the highest Marathi opener of all times. In fact, Riteish also got his second highest opener after Housefull 5 in the post COVID 19 era.

Meanwhile, Riteish credited his wife Genelia Deshmukh, who is also the producer, for making the film as per a report in Money Control and stated, "As the producer, Genelia said, 'You just worry about the film that you want to make. It's my job to provide you with what you need for your vision.' If there ever came a point where we couldn't afford something, she would say, 'I will try and manage,' she never said 'no' to my vision. That is why we were able to achieve so much, even within our limited capacity. She wanted what is best for me and the film, and you need people like that".