Raja Shivaji Shatters Marathi Records, Overtakes Sairat at Box Office
Raja Shivaji, led and directed by Riteish Deshmukh, becomes Marathi cinema's top-grossing film ever, surpassing Sairat with over ₹100 crore in global earnings.
Dumtika Editorial
May 19, 2026 · 1 min read
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Raja Shivaji storms past Sairat, sets new box office record
Riteish Deshmukh’s magnum opus, Raja Shivaji, has rewritten the history books for Marathi cinema after a resounding box office run. The film, with Deshmukh both starring and directing, has now surpassed the iconic Sairat to emerge as the highest-grossing Marathi film ever.
Coming off a successful streak in both acting and production, Deshmukh’s ambitious project crossed the ₹100 crore mark globally, making it only the second Marathi title to reach this milestone. As per reports, the film’s India nett stands at an impressive ₹93 crore, with the original Marathi version being the main driver of its phenomenal performance.
The ensemble cast adds to the grandeur, featuring Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Boman Irani, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amole Gupte, and Genelia Deshmukh in key roles. Adding further star power, Salman Khan makes a memorable cameo appearance. The film’s remarkable feat has sparked celebration across social media, with fans and industry insiders hailing its success.
With Raja Shivaji setting a new industry benchmark, all eyes are on Riteish Deshmukh’s next move, as audiences and trade circles eagerly await what he will bring to the Marathi film industry in the future.
