Raja Shivaji Box Office Collection Day 8: Riteish Deshmukh Film Earns Rs 55.41 Crore
The historical drama Raja Shivaji is performing very well at the box office. The film stars Riteish Deshmukh in the lead role. It has now completed eight days in the theatres. According to the trade tracking portal Sacnilk, the film has reached a major milestone in its earnings.
Raja Shivaji has made history in Marathi cinema. It is the first film from the Marathi industry to earn more than Rs 50 crore net in its first week. The film is based on the life of the legendary warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It has seen a lot of support from the audience across India.
Raja Shivaji Day 8 Collection
On its eighth day, which was Friday, the film earned Rs 2.76 crore net in India. This has brought the total domestic collection to Rs 55.41 crore. The film had a very strong start but saw a small dip on its second Friday. Even with this decline, the movie remains steady at the box office.
The film is performing better in the Marathi language compared to the Hindi version. It earned Rs 52.65 crore net in its very first week. The movie was released on May 1 and had a massive opening weekend.
Daily Box Office Breakup
The film started with a collection of over Rs 11 crore on its first day. It maintained good numbers throughout the first weekend. Here is the detailed daily collection of Raja Shivaji:
| Day | Day of the Week | Collection (Net India) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Wednesday | Rs 11.35 Crore |
| Day 2 | Thursday | Rs 10.00 Crore (Approx) |
| Day 3 | Friday | Rs 10.55 Crore |
| Day 4 | Saturday | Rs 12.00 Crore |
| Day 5 | Monday | Rs 5.60 Crore |
| Day 6 | Tuesday | Rs 4.90 Crore |
| Day 7 | Wednesday | Rs 4.25 Crore |
| Day 8 | Thursday | Rs 4.00 Crore |
| Day 9 | Friday | Rs 2.76 Crore |
| Total | 8 Days | Rs 55.41 Crore |
Cast and Crew of Raja Shivaji
Riteish Deshmukh has not only acted in the film but has also co-written and directed it. The film is produced by Genelia D’Souza and Jyoti Deshpande. The production companies behind the film are Mumbai Film Company and Jio Studios.
The movie features a very big star cast. Many famous actors have played important roles in this historical drama. The cast includes:
- Riteish Deshmukh
- Genelia D’Souza
- Sanjay Dutt
- Abhishek Bachchan
- Mahesh Manjrekar
- Sachin Khedekar
- Bhagyashree
- Fardeen Khan
- Jitendra Joshi
- Amole Gupte
- Salman Khan
Historical Achievement
Raja Shivaji has set a new record for the Marathi film industry. By the end of its seventh day, the India net collection was Rs 52.65 crore. No other Marathi film had reached the Rs 50 crore mark within the first week before this. This shows that the film has a very high appeal for audiences across the country.
The film’s performance in the coming days will be watched closely as the second weekend begins. Experts are waiting to see if the numbers will grow again on Saturday and Sunday.
FAQs
What is the total collection of Raja Shivaji after 8 days?
The total domestic net collection of Raja Shivaji after 8 days is Rs 55.41 crore.
Who directed the movie Raja Shivaji?
The movie is co-written and directed by Riteish Deshmukh.
Which record did Raja Shivaji break?
It is the first Marathi film to cross the Rs 50 crore net collection mark within its opening week.
Who are the main actors in the film?
The film stars Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D’Souza, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, and Salman Khan, among others.
The film continues to run in theatres and is expected to maintain its momentum over the weekend.