Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji continues to gather momentum at the box office as its second weekend lifts collections sharply. Between May 8 and 10, the film added more than ₹15 crore, pushing its Day 10 total close to the ₹70 crore mark. Based on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the historical drama is proving to be a steady crowd puller.
Riteish Deshmukh’s period drama Raja Shivaji has made a sensational Marathi box office debut, collecting ₹11 crore on its release day. The Marathi version accounted for ₹8 crore net, surpassing prior records from major crowd pullers. Strong advance bookings and high occupancy rates across Maharashtra point to strong audience momentum for the historical epic.
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Riteish Deshmukh, starring as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Raja Shivaji, has broken his silence after the trailer sparked controversy over alleged historical inaccuracies. With the film set to release on May 1, the actor is addressing questions raised by viewers and critics, framing his response around the movie’s creative choices and context.
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