‘Raja Shivaji’ BO day 1 [LIVE]: Riteish Deshmukh starrer opens to Rs. 1.59 crore net

Riteish Deshmukh’s most ambitious creative endeavour, the grand historical epic ‘Raja Shivaji’ has officially opened in cinemas 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 features one of the most ambitious ensemble casts assembled for an Indian historical in recent memory. According to early live tracking data from Sacnilk, the film is witnessing a massive response across the state, particularly in the Marathi-speaking belt. Here is the complete Day 1 live update and everything you need to know about this landmark release.The biggest surprise for fans has been the special appearance by Salman Khan. The superstar plays the role of Jiva Mahala, the loyal warrior known for his bravery during the encounter at Pratapgad. Reports from theaters suggest that the audience is erupting in cheers during Salman’s high-energy action sequence, where he delivers the powerful dialogue: “Shivaji nahi; Shivaji Raje mhanaycha.”

‘Raja Shivaji’ Day 1 live tracking

As of the afternoon tracking on Day 1, ‘Raja Shivaji’ is currently playing across 2,793 shows and has collected a live net of Rs. 3.88 crore so far. With evening and night shows expected to see a massive surge due to the holiday, the total India net collection stands at Rs. 3.88 crore while the gross collection currently stands at Rs. 4.58 crore.

Day wise collection for ‘Raja Shivaji’

Day 1 [LIVE]: Rs. 3.88 crore

TOTAL: Rs. 1.59 crore

Language wise breakdown for ‘Raja Shivaji’ Day 1

As of Day 1, the language wise breakdown for the magnum opus can be summarised as Rs. 0.84 crore across Hindi and Rs. 3.04 crore across Marathi.

More about ‘Raja Shivaji’

Raja Shivaji is a passion project for Riteish Deshmukh, who 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 boasts a staggering budget of approximately Rs. 100 Crore, making it one of the most expensive Marathi films ever made. The ensemble cast features Riteish Deshmukh as Shivaji Maharaj, Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan, Vidya Balan as Badi Begum, Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Maharaj (Shivaji’s elder brother), Bhagyashree as Jijabai, Amole Gupte as Mohammed Adil Shah, and Fardeen Khan as Shah Jahan. Additionally, the film also stars Genelia Deshmukh as Saibai and Mahesh Manjrekar as Lakhuji Jadhav. Rahyl Deshmukh, the son of actor-director Riteish Deshmukh, is also set to make his debut by portraying the childhood of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.The powerhouse duo Ajay-Atul has composed the soundtrack, featuring the viral anthem “Chhatrapati.” Legendary cinematographer Santosh Sivan captures the era’s grandeur. The film focuses on the early life and the visionary “Swarajya” mission of Shivaji Maharaj.The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the film with a U/A 16+ certificate. Interestingly, the film features a unique release strategy with different runtimes for its language versions. The Marathi version spans 195 minutes (3 hours, 15 minutes) featuring more local flavor and historical context. Meanwhile, the Hindi version spans 187 minutes (3 hours, 7 minutes), edited for a crisper narrative for non-Marathi audiences.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. Go to Source