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May 2026 Box Office Report: Regional Cinema Dominates With Kruppu, Drishyam 3, Raja Shivaji Amid Bollywood's Struggle

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Mumbai, May 30 - May 2026 turned out to be one of the most successful months for the Indian box office, with at least three major theatrical wins across the film industry. While the Tamil and Malayalam film industries continued their solid run through Karuppu and Drishyam 3, respectively, the biggest surprise came from Marathi cinema as Deool Band 2 emerged as an unexpected blockbuster, amid the underperforming Bollywood titles. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Karuppu and Drishyam 3's Blockbuster Run Suriya's Karuppu turned out to be a massive commercial success for Tamil cinema. Directed by RJ Balaji, the action drama shattered every major career record for Suriya and maintained extraordinary momentum throughout the month. Released on May 15, the film has crossed 270 crores worldwide in just 15 days so far, also earning more than 2x of Suriya's previous biggest grosser, Singam 2. The film has performed exceptionally well in Tamil Nadu with 130+ crores gross so far, while also drawing strong support from the rest of the domestic and overseas audiences. Meanwhile, Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 once again showcased the power of one of Indian cinema's most celebrated thriller franchises. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film opened to phenomenal numbers and continued its solid run across domestic and overseas markets despite mixed reception. Kerala led the charge on the domestic front, but the overseas market is once again proving to be a major contributor for a Malayalam title. In just 8 days so far, the film has minted 200+ crores worldwide, including 100+ crores overseas collection. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Marathi Cinema Wins Big With Raja Shivaji's and Deool Band 2 Marathi cinema has emerged as a major winner this month with the blockbuster run of Raja Shivaji, and an unexpected success in Deool Band 2. Directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, Raja Shivaji scripted history by emerging as the highest-grossing Marathi film of all-time, beating Sairat's 110 crores record, which stood for nearly 10 years. Released on May 1st, the historical epic has grossed over 115 crores worldwide in 29 days so far. Meanwhile, devotional drama, Deool Band 2, scored the limelight by delivering a surprise success. After a 2.90 crore gross opening, the film witnessed solid growth over the weekend due to positive word of mouth and showed remarkable consistency on weekdays. In 8 days so far, the film has minted 39+ crores gross, and is marching towards 50 crores, which is a blockbuster for the film of its scale. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Bollywood Underperforms With Pati Patni Aur Woh Do and Chand Mera Dil In contrast to the regional dominance, May 2026 also witnessed disappointments in Hindi cinema. Films like Pati Patni Aur Woh Do and Chand Mera Dil failed to generate the theatrical momentum the industry had expected. Pati Patni Aur Woh Do struggled to attract audiences despite being a sequel. The film opened to underwhelming occupancies and failed to show significant growth over the weekend. While PPAWD has managed to cross 50 crores worldwide, the overall total remains low considering the scale and expectations. Similarly, romantic drama Chand Mera Dil also failed to capitalise on its urban appeal and music-driven promotions. After failing to score a decent opening, the film hasn't shown the momentum required for a rebound. It has grossed around 28.50 crores so far in 8 days, which is a poor collection. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top Indian Films In May 2026 (May Release Only) S. No. Movie Industry India GBOC Worldwide GBOC 1 Karuppu Tamil ₹ 198.30 Cr ₹ 274.00 Cr 2 Drishyam 3 Malayalam ₹ 100+ Cr ₹ 208.00 Cr 3 Raja Shivaji Marathi ₹ 111.10 Cr ₹ 115.40 Cr 4 Athiradi Malayalam ₹ 40.65 Cr ₹ 65.30 Cr 5 Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Hindi ₹ 51.25 Cr ₹ 59.00 Cr 6 Krishnavataram Part 1 Hindi ₹ 39+ Cr ₹ 39+ Cr 7 Deool Band 2 Marathi ₹ 39.15 Cr ₹ 39.15 Cr Data as of May 29 (GBOC - Gross Box Office Collection)

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Raja Shivaji 4th Weekend Box Office: Riteish Deshmukh Starrer Collects Rs. 3.05 Cr; Worldwide Total Reaches Rs. 113 Cr

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Raja Shivaji has officially etched its name in the history books of Marathi cinema. On its fourth Friday, the film has achieved a monumental milestone by surpassing the lifetime collections of Sairat, effectively becoming the number one Marathi movie of all time. This historical epic is not just holding its ground but is continuing to rake in significant moolah even after a month in theatres, driven by a powerful narrative and strong emotional connect with the audience. The fourth weekend performance highlights the film's incredible resilience. After starting the weekend on Friday (Day 22) with 0.60 crore, the movie witnessed a massive 91.7 percent surge on Saturday (Day 23) to collect 1.15 crore. The momentum continued on Sunday (Day 24) with a collection of 1.30 crore, representing a 13 percent growth from the previous day. This brings the total India net collections to a staggering 92.07 crore, while the India gross stands at 108.78 crore. Including the overseas kitty of 4.22 crore, the worldwide gross has reached the 113.00 crore mark. Raja Shivaji 4th Weekend India Net CollectionDAYCOLLECTION (NET)SHOWS4th Friday (Day 22)₹ 0.60 Cr9094th Saturday (Day 23)₹ 1.22 Cr9424th Sunday (Day 24)₹ 1.30 Cr950Weekend Total₹ 3.12 Cr2,801 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The ticket sales data further reflects this dominance. Over the fourth weekend alone, Raja Shivaji sold approximately 80,000 tickets on the BookMyShow platform, pushing its total sales on the app past the 2.5 million mark—a historic feat for a regional film. National chains have also been a major contributor to this success. On Friday, the three major chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis) sold roughly 2,240 tickets. This number surged to 4,670 tickets on Saturday and peaked at 6,750 tickets on Sunday, showcasing a clear weekend uptick despite the film being in its fourth week. Regionally, the Marathi heartland continues to lead the charge. On Sunday, Mumbai recorded an overall occupancy of 46.5 percent across 125 shows, while Pune saw a brilliant 62 percent occupancy across 111 shows. The Marathi version alone contributed 1.10 crore on Day 24 with a 39 percent occupancy rate, while the Hindi version added 0.20 crore. To date, the Marathi version has collected 67.42 crore net, while the Hindi version has added a healthy 24.65 crore to the overall total across a cumulative 85,426 shows worldwide. Looking at the cumulative language-wise breakdown, the Marathi version has clearly been the primary driver of this success, contributing ₹67.42 crore in net collections (₹79.64 crore gross) from 38,130 shows with a solid average occupancy of 33.8 percent. On the other hand, the Hindi version has played a significant supporting role, adding ₹24.65 crore to the net total (₹29.14 crore gross) across a wider spread of 47,296 shows, maintaining an average occupancy of 13.4 percent throughout its run. While the film is slowly nearing the end of its theatrical run, its performance in urban pockets like Surat and Ahmedabad—where it saw 21 percent and 25 percent occupancy respectively—indicates that the appeal transcends beyond just Maharashtra. By becoming the highest-grossing Marathi film in history, Raja Shivaji has set a new benchmark for regional cinema, proving that high-quality storytelling combined with a grand scale can result in massive theatrical success. The trade is now watching to see if it can push past the 100 crore net mark before its digital premiere.

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Raja Shivaji Box Office: Riteish Deshmukh's Historical Epic Downs Sairat To Become Highest-Grossing Marathi Film

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Mumbai, May 22 - The decade-long record of director Nagraj Manjule's social romantic tragedy Sairat has finally been broken as Riteish Deshmukh's historical epic Raja Shivaji has become the highest-grossing Marathi film of all time, taking just 22 days to achieve the historic feat. Produced by Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company, Raja Shivaji minted around 109.35 crores worldwide in three weeks (21 days), and it has surpassed the total gross of Sairat (110 crores) at the time of writing this piece to become the number 1 Marathi grosser ever. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Raja Shivaji, however, received support from its Hindi dubbed version, unlike Sairat, which was purely a Marathi-language release. Directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, the blockbuster has grossed approximately 29 crores from the Hindi version and over 76 crores gross from the original Marathi version in 21 days, while the overseas contribution stands at an estimated 4.20 crores so far. Released on May 1 on the occasion of Maharashtra Day, Raja Shivaji opened to record-breaking numbers with approximately 13.85 crores worldwide on its first day. The film remained exceptionally strong throughout the opening weekend, collecting around 41.65 crores worldwide in its first three days, setting a new benchmark for Marathi cinema. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The historical action drama, based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, showed a solid hold during the weekdays of its initial week. However, mixed word of mouth impacted the film's long-term theatrical run, with collections beginning to slow down after the second weekend. The 150 crores worldwide milestone, which looked possible after the huge opening weekend, now appears out of reach. Despite the slowdown, Raja Shivaji is still expected to finish its theatrical run close to the 125 crores mark, which would be a solid result for a regional-language title. The film has performed excellently in Maharashtra, where the subject and emotional connect with audiences helped it emerge as one of the biggest Marathi blockbusters ever produced. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Highest-Grossing Marathi Films S. No. Movie Worldwide Gross 1 Raja Shivaji (2026) ₹ 110+ Cr* (22D) 2 Sairat (2016) ₹ 110 Cr 3 Baipan Bhari Deva (2023) ₹ 90.50 Cr 4 Ved (2022) ₹ 73 Cr 5 Natsamrat (2016) ₹ 46 Cr*

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Raja Shivaji Box Office: Riteish Deshmukh's Historical Epic Tops 100 Crore Gross

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Mumbai, May 17 - Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company's historical action drama Raja Shivaji has officially crossed the coveted 100 crore gross mark at the domestic box office, emerging as one of the biggest blockbusters in the history of Marathi cinema. Directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, Raja Shivaji, based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has been rewriting records since its release on May 1. The film opened to a record-breaking first weekend of 40.35 crore gross, the biggest opening weekend ever for a Marathi film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The momentum continued through the weekdays as the film ended its first week with a phenomenal 62.40 crore gross collection, setting another all-time Marathi cinema record. Despite the expected drop in the second week, Raja Shivaji remained strong and collected 28.70 crore gross. The film continued its solid theatrical run in the third weekend as well, despite the new releases fueling the competition, adding another 9 crore gross collection and taking the total past the historic 100 crore milestone, becoming only the second Marathi film to do so. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The movie has enjoyed phenomenal support in Maharashtra while also posting solid numbers in the Hindi version. Strong word-of-mouth, repeat audience footfalls, and the grand scale presentation have helped the film sustain superbly over multiple weeks. The movie features an ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Genelia Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Fardeen Khan, and a cameo of Salman Khan. Riteish Deshmukh's portrayal of Shivaji Maharaj has received widespread appreciation from audiences and critics alike.

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Top 5 Box Office Weekend Grossers (May 15-17): Suriya's Karuppu Dominates Amid Mixed Result For Pati Patni Aur Woh Do

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Mumbai, May 18 - The Indian box office has been killing this week, thanks to Tamil star Suriya's Karuppu, which was all in its glory during its opening weekend. The action drama emerged as the undisputed winner during the May 15-17 weekend by a huge margin, followed by an impressive debut of the Malayalam film, Athiradi, while holdovers continue to earn steadily. Karuppu Continues Rampage At The Box Office (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by RJ Balaji, Karuppu dominated the weekend with a massive around 79 crores gross in its 3-day weekend, comfortably outperforming every other release in the market, and emerging as Suriya's biggest opener to date. The film benefited from strong pre-release buzz, excellent word-of-mouth, and packed shows across Tamil Nadu and overseas territories. Karuppu has already emerged as the highest-grossing Tamil movie of 2026 at the domestic as well as worldwide box office. The movie has had its struggles before release, but once it hit the big screens, the film responded with packed houses, and continues to do so on its first Monday. Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Scores A Mixed Weekend (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) This week's Bollywood release, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rakul Preet Singh and Sara Ali Khan, had an average weekend. The sequel to 2019's hit failed to create pre-release buzz, which reflected in the poor opening of 4.80 crores gross. It was looking difficult for the film after such a start, but it did show some sign of rebound by jumping over Saturday and Sunday; however, the overall collection remained on the lower side, 21 crore gross collection. It needs to be seen how the movie fares during weekdays, which is crucial, considering the big budget. Athiradi Posts Strong Numbers Malayalam entertainer Athiradi, starring Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph, secured the second position with 17.35 crore gross Friday to Sunday. At the same time, it minted 24.40 crores gross in the 4-day extended weekend (including paid previews). The film witnessed healthy occupancy in Kerala and also did decently in the rest of India market amid intense competition. Raja Shivaji Maintains Superb Hold (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Riteish Deshmukh's historical epic Raja Shivaji continued its solid theatrical run by collecting 9+ crore gross over the weekend. Despite entering the later stages of its run, the Marathi blockbuster is still drawing solid footfalls in Maharashtra circuits. With this, it has topped 100 crores gross and has become only the second Marathi film of all time to do so. Krishnavataram and Michael Stay Steady Devotional drama Krishnavataram had a strong hold this weekend, 8 crore gross. Meanwhile, Michael added another 5.25 crore gross, managing to retain a decent presence despite competition from bigger releases. The combined gross of these five movies during the weekend was 125+ crores gross at the Indian box office, which is a solid result, with Karuppu delivering the lion's share by emerging as a certified blockbuster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Box Office Weekend Grossers (May 15-17) S. No. Movie 1st Language Weekend Collection Total India Gross 1 Karuppu Tamil ₹ 78.75 Cr ₹ 78.75 Cr 2 Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Hindi ₹ 21.00 Cr ₹ 21.00 Cr 3 Athiradi Malayalam ₹ 17.35 Cr ₹ 24.40 Cr 4 Raja Shivaji Marathi ₹ 9.00 Cr ₹ 100.10 Cr 5 Krishnavataram Hindi ₹ 8.00 Cr ₹ 24.00 Cr Note: Gross collection*

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17 days ago

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Dhamaal 4 Release Date Shift: A Strategic Move to Maximize the Summer 2026 Comedy Window

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Dhamaal 4 has a new release date, with the film now scheduled to arrive in theaters on July 17, 2026. As per an exclusive report by Bollywood Hungama, the sequel has moved from its initial July 3 slot to avoid a potential box office overlap with Welcome to the Jungle, which is currently slated for June 26. This adjustment provides both big-budget comedies with a better opportunity to find their audience without competing for the same screens immediately upon release. What makes this move particularly noteworthy is the reported gentleman's agreement between superstars Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar. According to trade sources, the two actors had a direct conversation and agreed that releasing two large-scale comedies just a week apart would likely cannibalize each other's business. By shifting the dates, they have ensured that both projects have enough breathing space to maximize their box office potential in a very busy summer market. Welcome to the Jungle, directed by Ahmed Khan, remains the first big comedy event of the season. It features a sprawling cast including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Raveena Tandon, and Paresh Rawal, among many others. By moving Dhamaal 4 to July 17, the industry ensures a nearly three-week gap between these two tentpole releases. This window is considered ideal in today's theatrical environment, as it allows the first film to exhaust its primary run before the next major release arrives to claim screens and audience attention. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhamaal 4 marks the return of the popular franchise under director Indra Kumar. The film brings back the beloved core cast of Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Mishra, and Jaaved Jaaferi, while adding new faces like Ravi Kishan, Esha Gupta, and Sanjeeda Shaikh. Interestingly, Arshad Warsi is part of both ensembles, making the staggered release even more logical for the trade and for the actors involved, ensuring their work doesn't compete with itself. From a trade perspective, this reshuffle could turn the summer of 2026 into one of the biggest seasons for the comedy genre in recent history. Instead of fighting for the same screens, both films are now positioned as standalone theatrical events. This rare example of collaboration over competition reflects a maturing industry where stars and producers are increasingly prioritizing long-term profitability and word-of-mouth over high-profile clashes at the ticket window. The production of Dhamaal 4 involves a massive collaboration between T-Series, Devgn Films, and Maruti International. With Indra Kumar at the helm and a production team including Bhushan Kumar and Kumar Mangat Pathak, the film is poised for a wide release. The revised plan allows for a cleaner run to bring in the moolah, ensuring that the franchise has every opportunity to succeed when it hits theaters on July 17, 2026.

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Raja Shivaji Box Office: Riteish Deshmukh Starrer Becomes Second-Highest-Grossing Marathi Film, Surpassing Baipan Bhari Deva

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Mumbai, May 14 - Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company's historical action drama Raja Shivaji is inching closer to creating history after becoming the second-highest-grossing Marathi film of all time. The film has crossed the 90 crores gross mark worldwide after its second week and is now marching towards the prestigious 100 crores milestone. Raja Shivaji Becomes Second Biggest Marathi Grosser (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Raja Shivaji is expected to end its second week with 91+ crores gross worldwide. The film is estimated to collect 2.25+ crores on its second Thursday, which will help it surpass the lifetime collection of the female-led blockbuster Baipan Bhari Deva. Released in June 2023, Baipan Bhari Deva had emerged as a sensational success by grossing 90.50 crores worldwide during its theatrical run, making it the second-highest-grossing Marathi film at the time. With Raja Shivaji overtaking that benchmark, the film now stands behind only Sairat, which remains the industry’s all-time highest grosser with around 110 crores gross worldwide. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Highest-Grossing Marathi Films S. No. Movie Worldwide Gross 1 Sairat (2016) ₹ 110 Cr 2 Raja Shivaji (2026) ₹ 91+ Cr (14D) 3 Baipan Bhari Deva (2023) ₹ 90.50 Cr 4 Ved (2022) ₹ 73 Cr 5 Natsamrat (2016) ₹ 46 Cr* As of May 14, 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Raja Shivaji Eyes 125+ Crore Gross Finish Based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, Raja Shivaji is now expected to enter the 100 crores gross club during its third weekend. The film will become only the second Marathi movie in history to achieve the feat after Sairat. Though the day-to-day collections have started slowing down after a phenomenal start, the film is still showing a strong theatrical hold across Maharashtra. Trade estimates currently suggest a lifetime finish of 125+ crores gross worldwide. If the film achieves the projected total, Raja Shivaji will emerge as the highest-grossing Marathi film of all time, surpassing Sairat and setting a new benchmark for the Marathi film industry.

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19 days ago

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Raja Shivaji Day 13: Hits 75 Crore Net; Riteish Deshmukh Smashes Ved Record As Global Gross Reaches 89 Crore

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Raja Shivaji is nearing the end of its second week at the box office, and the film continues to show its strength in specific markets. On its 13th day, which was the second Wednesday, the movie collected 1.90 crore net in India. This represents a 24 percent drop from the 2.50 crore it earned on Tuesday, which is a fairly standard trend for mid-week screenings. With this latest addition, the total India net collection has officially crossed the 75 crore milestone, standing at exactly 75.05 crore so far. The Marathi version remains the primary engine behind the film's success. On day 13, the Marathi screenings contributed 1.40 crore from 1,855 shows with a healthy 18 percent occupancy. In comparison, the Hindi version brought in 0.50 crore from 1,915 shows with an 8 percent occupancy. Looking at the total language-wise split since release, the Marathi version has grossed 53.15 crore net, while the Hindi version has added 21.90 crore to the total. This highlights the movie's massive appeal in its home region. Regional occupancy data shows exactly where the film is resonating most. In the Marathi market, Pune recorded a strong overall occupancy of 20.5 percent across 358 shows, while Mumbai maintained 14.3 percent occupancy with 481 shows. Night shows in Pune were particularly busy, peaking at 26 percent. In the Hindi market, the National Capital Region and Ahmedabad saw overall occupancy levels of about 6 percent, indicating a more selective audience in those regions. Across all versions, the film held on to 3,770 shows on Wednesday. National cinema chains have also provided a consistent flow of audience. On Wednesday, PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis sold a combined total of roughly 8,020 tickets. Specifically, PVR accounted for approximately 3,090 tickets, followed closely by INOX with 3,190 tickets. Cinepolis contributed another 1,740 tickets to the daily tally. These figures match the steady trajectory seen throughout the second week, showing that the movie still has a reliable multiplex audience despite being nearly two weeks old. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The ticket sales data on BookMyShow further illustrates the movie's massive reach. Total ticket sales on the platform have now officially crossed the 2 million mark, standing at 2,035,810 tickets. After a huge first week where 1.22 million tickets were sold, the second week has seen a logical tapering of numbers. Daily sales in the second week started at 109K on Friday and adjusted to 44.41K by Wednesday. When you include the 217K pre-sale tickets, it is clear that Raja Shivaji has been one of the most consistent performers in terms of digital bookings this year. What is truly remarkable about this run is that Raja Shivaji has already entered the elite list of all-time Marathi blockbusters, and it hasn't even been a month since its release. With a worldwide gross of 89 crore, it has already comfortably surpassed the lifetime worldwide collection of Ved (73 crore) and is on the verge of overtaking Baipan Bhari Deva (91 crore). While its India net collection still trails slightly behind these hits, that is largely due to the film's dual-language release strategy. Unlike the previous record-holders, Raja Shivaji has a steady Hindi version, which has helped push its global numbers much faster. At this current pace, it is only a matter of time before it claims the top spot on the worldwide leaderboard for the genre. Taking a step back to look at the bigger picture, the total India gross collection, which includes taxes, has reached 88.88 crore. The film has successfully navigated the mid-week hurdle and is now positioned to add more to its tally over the upcoming third weekend. The consistent performance in the Marathi belt and the steady multiplex interest suggest that Raja Shivaji will continue to be a significant player at the box office for the remainder of its theatrical run.

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Top 5 Box Office Weekend Grossers (May 8-10): Raja Shivaji Leads As Bhooth Bangla and Michael Continue To Draw Audiences

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Mumbai, May 11 - The Indian box office continued to witness steady footfalls as it delivered another good weekend between May 8 and May 10, with films from multiple industries performing decently across the country. From Marathi historical dramas to Bollywood horror-comedies and Hollywood releases, audiences continued to support a wide variety of theatrical offerings. Raja Shivaji Continues Its Solid Run (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Leading the weekend charts was Riteish Deshmukh's historical epic Raja Shivaji, which emerged as the biggest grosser of the frame with a solid 15.60 crore net collection. The film has turned into a major success story for Marathi cinema and continues to dominate several markets with exceptional occupancy and positive word-of-mouth. The film once again proved its strong box office pull by comfortably taking the top position during the weekend. The historical drama has been witnessing superb momentum ever since its release and is now among the biggest Marathi blockbusters in recent years. Bhooth Bangla and Michael Hold Strong Despite Competition (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla secured the second spot with 8.75 crore during the May 8-10 weekend. Despite multiple new releases and increasing competition, the film continued to attract family audiences and horror-comedy fans in good numbers. It has already emerged as one of the major Hindi hits of the year and continues to post healthy collections, especially in multiplexes and urban centres. Hollywood musical biopic Michael was another solid performer as it collected 7.55 crore net over the weekend and secured the third position on the list. The film has shown particularly strong performance in premium multiplex chains and metro cities. Its sustained run highlights the growing audience for musical dramas and event films in India, especially among younger viewers and urban audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Krishnavataram Part 1 Overperformed In Debut Weekend The devotional drama Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart surprisingly secured a good opening as it collected 7.30 crore during the weekend. Despite featuring known faces, the film benefited from its genre, which is becoming popular among Indian family audiences. It opened to a modest number but witnessed good growth over the weekend to secure a good collection. Closing the top five list was Hollywood film Mortal Kombat II, which earned around 5.40 crore net during its opening weekend in India. The action sequel managed to generate decent traction among franchise fans and action movie lovers. The film performed particularly well in urban centres and premium screens, helping it secure a respectable debut despite competition from established Indian releases. The combined total of all 5 movies was 44.80 crores net which is a good number. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Box Office Weekend Grossers (May 8-10) S. No. Movie 1st Language Weekend Collection Total Net Collection 1 Raja Shivaji Marathi ₹ 15.60 Cr ₹ 68.25 Cr 2 Bhooth Bangla Hindi ₹ 8.75 Cr ₹ 158.75 Cr 3 Michael English ₹ 7.75 Cr ₹ 52.00 Cr 4 Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart Hindi ₹ 7.30 Cr ₹ 7.30 Cr 5 Mortal Kombat II English ₹ 5.40 Cr ₹ 5.40 Cr

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Raja Shivaji Box Office: Riteish Deshmukh's Historical Epic Approaches 100 Crore After 18.50 Crore In Second Weekend

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Mumbai, May 11 - Riteish Deshmukh's historical action drama Raja Shivaji is approaching 100 crores gross after another good weekend at the Indian box office. The film, based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, remains the top choice among moviegoers despite new releases and strong holdovers across languages. Raja Shivaji Earned 18.50+ Crore Gross In Second Weekend (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film kicked off the second weekend with 3.80 crores gross on Friday, followed by 75% jump on Saturday to collect 6.70 crores gross. Raja Shivaji witnessed another solid jump of 21% on Sunday, grossing around 8.10 crores, for a cumulative estimated gross of 18.60 crores (15.60 crores net) in the second weekend. Raja Shivaji witnessed a drop of around 53% from the opening weekend, which is a solid hold for a Marathi record-breaking opener. In the original Marathi version, the film has grossed 57 crore (48 crore net) while the Hindi version has contributed 24 crore (20.25 crore net) in 10 days so far. Raja Shivaji Heading Towards 100 Crore Gross (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Produced by Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company, Raja Shivaji is already the third highest-grossing Marathi film of all-time with 81 crore gross, after beating Riteish Deshmukh's Ved (73 crore gross) over the second weekend. It is now behind only Baipan Bhari Deva (90.50 crore gross) and Sairat (110 crore gross) in the all-time biggest Marathi blockbusters. The film was expected to enter the 100 crores gross club in the second week itself, but it is now projected to achieve the feat in the third weekend. However, it will be crossing Baipan Bhari Deva before the second week ends to become the second biggest Marathi grosser of all-time, and will be looking to down Sairat in the third week to emerge as the biggest industry grosser. How Far Raja Shivaji Can Climb At The Box Office? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Riteish Deshmukh starrer and directorial, though performing strongly, has limited appeal outside the home state, Maharashtra. It is also not benefiting from having the perception of being a regional project, which has limited its nationwide reach. A Bollywood film of this scale could have fetched much more, but that is not the case with Raja Shivaji. However, despite the limitations, Raja Shivaji should be able to reach 125 crores gross in its lifetime run, which is a strong result for a Marathi title. It continues to remain strong in Maharashtra, which is driving its overall collection.

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26 days ago

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Raja Shivaji Box Office: A Strong Second Weekend On The Cards Amid Faded Competition

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Mumbai, May 7 - Riteish Deshmukh's historical action drama Raja Shivaji is rewriting box office history for Marathi cinema with record-breaking collection. Released amid some hype in Maharashtra, the film has collected approximately 58 crores gross and is heading towards finishing the first week with around 62 crores gross, which will be the record week for a Marathi film. No major release this Friday, the Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company's blockbuster is expected to remain the first choice of moviegoers this weekend, with a big jump expected in the Maharashtra region. Raja Shivaji will not have an entirely free run though, as a few films are releasing this coming Friday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Kapil Sharma and Neetu Kapoor's Daadi Ki Shaadi, along with Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (May 7), Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer Main Actor Nahin Hoon, and comedy-mystery-satire Dug Dug, are among the notable Hindi releases this week. The Hollywood film Mortal Kombat II is also hitting theatres, but neither film is expected to challenge Raja Shivaji in terms of numbers. The low-key competition leaves Raja Shivaji as the only major title to perform in the coming days, even though there is Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla running successfully, but it will already be in its 4th week. While Riteish Deshmukh's directorial and starring will lose some screens to the new releases, it will be looking to score around 20 crores gross in its second weekend, which will put it within touching distance of the 100 crores mark. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) As reported earlier, Raja Shivaji is currently the 4th biggest Marathi film of all-time, and it is expected to be number 2 at the end of the second weekend, behind only Sairat, which minted 110 crores gross collection. It is certain to become only the second Marathi film ever to reach 100 crores gross mark and eventually top the top seeder to become the new all-time blockbuster Marathi cinema.

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Top 5 Biggest Marathi Grossers: Raja Shivaji Top 50 Crore Gross To Become Fourth Highest-Grossing Film

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Mumbai, May 6 - Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company's historical action drama Raja Shivaji continues its strong run at the domestic box office, and has now crossed the 50 crores gross mark in just five days to become the fastest Marathi film of all-time to do so. A Historic Milestone For Raja Shivaji (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Backed by strong word-of-mouth and a solid opening driven by record-breaking advance bookings, Raja Shivaji has managed to sustain momentum at the box office. The film's grand scale, rooted storytelling, and powerful performances have struck a chord with audiences, particularly in Maharashtra. Directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, Raja Shivaji grossed around 5.75 crores on its first Tuesday (5th day), which took its total gross collection to around 52.70 crores (44.40 crores net). With this, it has become only the fourth Marathi film of all-time to cross this milestone. Crossing the 50 crore mark is a significant milestone for any Marathi film, given the relatively limited market compared to mainstream Hindi cinema. This achievement underlines the film's wide acceptance and the increasing appetite for high-quality regional content. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Marathi Cinema’s Box Office Giants The success of Raja Shivaji places it among an elite list of Marathi blockbusters. Leading the charts is 2016's social romantic tragedy, Sairat, which is the biggest and the only Marathi film so far to score over 100 crores gross, with 110 crores. It was the film which unlocked the potential of Marathi cinema, but despite this, the industry is yet to see the next 100 crore grosser. Baipan Bhari Deva came close to it, but eventually fell short of around 10 crores to achieve the milestone. Raja Shivaji, however, is on its way to becoming the second 100 crores and eventually the biggest Marathi grosser of all-time. With not much competition in sight, the movie is expected to reach this mark in the second week and will look to continue its strong run beyond that. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Highest-Grossing Marathi Films S. No. Movie Worldwide Gross 1 Sairat (2016) ₹ 110 Cr 2 Baipan Bhari Deva (2023) ₹ 90.50 Cr 3 Ved (2022) ₹ 73 Cr 4 Raja Shivaji ₹ 52.70 Cr (5D) 5 Natsamrat (2016) ₹ 46 Cr* As of May 5, 2026.