Raja Shivaji Holds Strong On Monday With 5Cr+, Eyes 90Cr Lifetime To Emerge Hit

After a strong opening weekend, Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji showed an excellent hold on its first Monday. The historical drama collected 5Cr+ on Day 4, dropping just marginally from Sunday. For a film with mixed reviews, this hold signals solid word of mouth in Maharashtra and mass circuits. Trade calls it a crucial test passed the stage is now set for the film to attain Hit status.

The film opened at 12.40Cr and saw growth over the weekend, closing Week 1 start at 45Cr+ nett. Monday’s 5Cr+ puts Raja Shivaji on track for a 60Cr+ first week. With no major releases next Friday and the weekend ATP boost coming, the film has a clear run. Distributors note strong traction in tier-2 and tier-3 centers, where historicals with local pride usually sustain.

Raja Shivaji stars Riteish Deshmukh as Shivaji Raje and Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan. Despite criticism over narrative choices and the absence of Aurangzeb, the film’s scale and battle sequences are driving footfalls. Maharashtra is leading with 70% occupancy even on weekdays. If the trend continues, a second weekend of 15Cr+ is locked, pushing the film past 75Cr by Day 10.

Trade now projects Raja Shivaji to finish with 90Cr+ lifetime business in India. Made on a controlled budget with tax benefits in Maharashtra, the film needs 80Cr for a Hit tag. At current pace, that looks comfortable. The excellent Monday hold has changed the narrative from opening-driven to content-accepted. Raja Shivaji is now all set to be Riteish Deshmukh’s biggest success as director.

— CineInfinity

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