Raja Shivaji Movie Review & Day-Wise Box Office Collection (Live Updates)

'Raja Shivaji' Movie Review & Box Office: Riteish Deshmukh Delivers a Historic Masterpiece!

The highly anticipated historical action-drama Raja Shivaji finally hit theaters on May 1, 2026 (perfectly coinciding with Maharashtra Day). Directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, the movie has been making massive waves not just in Maharashtra, but across the entire country.

Made on a staggering estimated budget of ₹100 Crore, it is one of the most expensive Marathi films ever produced. With an absolutely star-studded cast that includes a massive cameo by Salman Khan (as Jiva Mahala), along with Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, and Genelia Deshmukh, the movie was destined to break records.

But does the movie actually live up to the massive hype? And how is it performing at the ticket window? Here is our full review and a live, day-wise breakdown of the box office collections!

Raja Shivaji Movie Review: A Grand, Emotional Epic

Riteish Deshmukh has poured his heart and soul into bringing the rise of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to the big screen, and it absolutely shows.

What Works: The scale of the movie is incredibly grand. The production quality, set designs, and VFX are easily some of the best ever seen in regional Indian cinema. Riteish delivers a powerful, deeply respectful performance in the titular role. The action sequences are well-choreographed, but the emotional core of the film is what keeps you hooked. Furthermore, the massive Bollywood cameos (especially Salman Khan's entry) literally turn theaters into stadiums with people cheering!

What Could Be Better: Some critics and audiences have noted that the color grading in a few nighttime battle sequences felt slightly off. Additionally, the massive runtime requires patience during the second half.

The Verdict: Raja Shivaji is a brilliant, inspiring cinematic experience that perfectly captures the spirit of Maharashtra. It is an absolute must-watch on the biggest screen possible!

Box Office Collection: Shattering Marathi Records!

The box office response for Raja Shivaji has been nothing short of historic. The movie completely destroyed previous advance booking records (beating blockbusters like Sairat).

On its opening day alone, the film earned a massive ₹11.35 Crore (India Net), making it the biggest opening day for a Marathi film in history! The occupancy for Marathi shows remained a robust 55-68% over the opening weekend, while the Hindi dubbed version has also contributed solid numbers.

Day-Wise Box Office Collection (India Net)

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(Note: These figures include collections from both the Marathi and Hindi versions).