Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company’s Raja Shivaji, helmed by Riteish Deshmukh, has made a splash on the big screens, registering a record-breaking opening in Marathi cinema. Etching a landmark moment in Marathi cinema, the historical epic backed by Jio Studios, made an excellent double-digit collection of Rs.12.40 crore on day 1, earning 3x more than earlier record-holders, including Sairat and Timepass 2, which had scored around Rs.3.60 crore nett each. Raja Shivaji has also soared past Ved, which had started on a strong note on day 1 by collecting Rs.2.25 crore.

This cinematic tribute to the legendary warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has emerged as the fourth-highest opening day film across all Indian releases this year. Powered by strong reviews by critics across Marathi and Hindi languages, Raja Shivaji is keen on maintaining a powerful standing, fueled by positive word of mouth. Considering the growing hype and thunderous box office opening, the film has got the audience claiming it as the 'Dhurandhar' of Marathi cinema!

Presented by Jio Studios, Raja Shivaji, a Mumbai Film Company production, is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh. Based on the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the film released worldwide on 1 May 2026 in Marathi and Hindi, bringing to life an epic that celebrates India’s history with scale, soul, and spectacle.