Box Office
Raja Shivaji Day 12 Box Office: 2nd Tuesday Net Hits Rs. 2.50 Cr, Becomes Highest Grossing Marathi Film of 2026
BY SACNILK
Raja Shivaji has reached a significant turning point in its theatrical journey, officially claiming the top spot as the highest-grossing film of 2026. On its 12th day, the biographical epic showed an impressive level of resilience, netting 2.50 crore across the country. What makes this figure noteworthy is the 4.2 percent growth seen on Tuesday compared to Monday’s 2.40 crore. It is quite unusual for a film to see an upward trend on a second Tuesday, suggesting that word-of-mouth is acting as a strong theatrical anchor for the project. The regional bedrock of this success remains the Marathi market, which continues to outperform the Hindi version by a wide margin. On Tuesday, the Marathi version alone contributed 1.85 crore with a very healthy 30 percent occupancy rate across 1,920 shows. Meanwhile, the Hindi version added 0.65 crore from 1,938 shows at a 14 percent occupancy. When looking at the cumulative totals, the Marathi market has generated 51.75 crore net so far, while the Hindi version has brought in 21.40 crore, highlighting how deeply the film has resonated with its primary audience. Looking at the national multiplex chains, the film is maintaining a very competitive footprint. On day 12, it recorded the second-highest ticket sales across major chains, trailing only behind the new release Krishnavataram. To give you an idea of the volume, PVR accounted for approximately 9.8 thousand tickets, while INOX saw about 10 thousand bookings. Cinepolis contributed another 5.7 thousand, bringing the combined total from these three giants over 25 thousand tickets for the day. This steady participation from premium urban venues has been a key factor in the film's financial stability. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The digital engagement on platforms like BookMyShow also paints a picture of long-term theatrical stamina. The total number of tickets booked via the platform is now approaching the 2 million mark. Following a strong first week that saw 1.22 million tickets sold, the second week has remained surprisingly consistent. After a busy weekend, Monday and Tuesday have stabilized with roughly 75 thousand tickets each, ensuring that the daily run-rate remains high enough to keep the project at the top of the charts. From a broader perspective, the financial health of the film is record-breaking for the current year. The total India net collection has reached 73.15 crore, which translates to a domestic gross of 86.65 crore. By crossing these figures, Raja Shivaji has now surpassed every other release in 2026 to become the number one movie of the year in terms of collection. This achievement is a testament to the film's ability to balance regional appeal with a broader national presence. Ultimately, the logic behind these numbers suggests that the film has successfully navigated the difficult second-week hurdle. Over its 12-day run, the project has spanned a total of 60,155 shows, resulting in a domestic net collection of 73.15 crore. As there has been no contribution from overseas markets yet, the worldwide gross matches the India gross at 86.65 crore. With 3,858 shows still active nationwide, the film is effectively maximizing its reach during the weekdays. As these cumulative totals continue to climb, the focus now shifts to where the final lifetime benchmark will land, especially as the film remains the primary choice for audiences across its key markets.
