Raja Shivaji continued its steady performance at the box office on its first Monday. The film collected around Rs. 6.50 crore gross, which is about Rs. 5.50 crore nett. This is a drop of a little over 50 per cent compared to its opening day, which is considered a strong hold for a film after a holiday release.
The performance was better in Maharashtra, where the drop was less than 50 per cent. However, the Hindi version of the film saw a bigger decline compared to the Marathi version. After four days, the total collection stands at approximately Rs. 46.75 crore gross or Rs. 38.50 crore nett.
Breaking down the numbers, the Marathi version has earned about Rs. 31.75 crore, while the Hindi version has collected around Rs. 15 crore. The Hindi version has done particularly well in Maharashtra and nearby regions.
Over its opening weekend, the film showed a consistent trend. It did not drop on Saturday even after a strong opening on Friday, and it saw some growth again on Sunday. Because of this pattern, a stable Monday performance was expected, and the film has managed to meet those expectations.
Looking ahead, the film is expected to cross Rs. 60 crore in its first week and could even reach close to Rs. 65 crore if the collections remain steady. If this happens, reaching the Rs. 100 crore mark would become very likely. This would make it one of the highest grossing films in the Marathi film industry.
There have been similar trends in the past with films based on Maratha history. Movies like Tanhaji and Chhaava performed very strongly in Maharashtra and maintained good collections over time.
How far Raja Shivaji can go will depend on its performance in the coming weeks. The second and third weeks will give a clearer idea of its long term box office success.
Box Office Collection (India)
Friday Rs. 13.25 cr.
Saturday Rs. 12.25 cr.
Sunday Rs. 14.75 cr.
Monday Rs. 6.50 cr.
Total Rs. 46.75 cr.