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Riteish Deshmukh‘s most ambitious creative endeavor, the grand historical epic ‘Raja Shivaji’ officially opened in theaters today, bringing the legendary story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to the big screen in what promises to be one of the most significant historical productions in recent Indian cinema.A passion project years in the making, ‘Raja Shivaji’ marks Riteish Deshmukh’s directorial debut on the big screen and has one of the most ambitious ensembles assembled for an Indian historical in recent memory. As per the early data from Sacnilk’s live tracking, the film is getting a tremendous response across the state, especially in the Marathi speaking belt. Here’s a full live update from Day 1 and everything you need to know about this milestone release.The biggest surprise for fans was the special appearance Salman Khan. The superstar plays the role of Jiva Mahala, a loyal warrior known for his bravery in the Pratapgad encounter. Reports from the theaters suggest that audiences are cheering during Salman’s high-energy action sequence where he delivers a powerful dialogue: “Shivaji nahi; Shivaji Raje mhanaycha.”
‘Raja Shivaji’ Day 1 live follow-up
As per Day 1 evening tracking, ‘Raja Shivaji’ is playing in 3,023 shows and has collected a live network. 4.82 million until nowAfternoon and night shows are expected to see a big boost due to the holiday season, the net collection in India is the total. Rs. 4.82 million while the gross collection today Rs. 5.69 million.
A wise collection of the day for ‘Raja Shivaji’
day 1 [LIVE]: Rs. 4.82 million
TOTAL: Rs. 4.82 million
“Raja Shivaji” Day 1 Language Breakdown
From day 1 onwards, the language wise breakdown of the major opus can be summarized as follows Rs. 1.12 million throughout hindi and Rs. 3.70 million throughout Marathi.
More about ‘Raja Shivaji’
Raja Shivaji is a passion project for Riteish Deshmukh as he returns to the director’s chair for this larger-than-life portrayal of the legendary Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Produced by Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company, the film has a whopping budget of approximately Rs. 100 crore, making it one of the most expensive Marathi films ever made. The ensemble cast includes Riteish Deshmukh as Shivaji Maharaj, Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan, Vidya Balan Like Begum, Abhishek Bachchan Sambhaji Shahaji Maharaj (Shivaji’s elder brother), Bhagyashree Jijabai, Amole Gupte Mohammed Adil Shah and Fardeen Khan Like Shah Jahan. In addition, the film is also the protagonist Genelia Deshmukh Saibai and Mahesh Manjrekar as Lakhuji Jadhav. Rahyl Deshmukh, son of actor-director Riteish Deshmukh, will also make his debut portraying Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s childhood.The soundtrack is composed by the power duo Ajay-Atul, with the viral anthem ‘Chhatrapati’. Legendary cinematographer Santosh Sivan captures the grandeur of that era. The film focuses on the early life of Shivaji Maharaj and his visionary mission ‘Swarajya’.The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the film with a U/A 16+ certificate. Interestingly, the film has a unique release strategy with different runtimes for its language versions. The Marathi version is 195 minutes long (3 hours, 15 minutes) with more local flavor and historical context. Meanwhile, the Hindi version is 187 minutes long (3 hours and 7 minutes), edited for a tighter narrative for non-Marathi audiences.NOTE: The box office numbers and data in this article are collected from various public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly stated, providing a fair representation of the film’s box office performance. These totals are subject to change as official studio figures are updated or additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for information and entertainment purposes only.
