The Marathi historical actioner, Raja Shivaji, is poised for a blockbuster start at the box office. Directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, the film chronicles the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his battles with Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Early trends indicate that Raja Shivaji is set to take the strongest start for any Marathi film in history, with advance booking trends exceeding ₹2.5 crore and selling 1 lakh tickets for its opening day alone.
Raja Shivaji is expected to break all box-office records in Marathi cinema with its opening, with net collections of ₹6-7 crore in Marathi alone on its opening day. The Hindi version is not expected to do as well, but should contribute more than ₹1 crore on the day.
The film boasts a strong ensemble cast, including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, and Salman Khan in a cameo. Produced by Mumbai Film Company and Jio Studios, Raja Shivaji releases in theatres on May 1.
