Raja shivaji opens with a historic biggest day one box office for marathi cinema

THIRD HIGHEST OPENING DAY OF 2026

Jio Studios & Mumbai Film Company’s Raja Shivaji, helmed by Riteish Deshmukh, has made a thunderous debut, recording the biggest opening day ever for a Marathi film with a monumental ₹12.40 Crore Net on Day 1, while also emerging as the third highest opening day across all films in 2026.

Released with great fanfare by Jio Studios in Marathi and Hindi on May 1, 2026, the cinematic tribute to the legendary warrior king has taken the box office by storm, with families flocking to cinemas, especially across Maharashtra driving exceptional occupancy and footfalls.

With unanimous glowing reviews from critics across Hindi and Marathi media, the film is poised to build strongly on this extraordinary opening, powered by positive word of mouth.

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