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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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Raja Shivaji Day 8 Box Office: Film Earns Rs. 3.20 Cr; Records A 20% Drop Compared To Thursday

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Raja Shivaji has officially moved into its second week of theatrical run, and the performance on its eighth day shows a steady hold. On its second Friday, the film managed to collect ₹3.20 crore net in India. This represents a 20.0% drop compared to its Thursday collection of ₹4.00 crore. While there is a natural dip as it enters the new week, the film is maintaining a decent pace as it heads into the crucial second weekend. With these additions, the total India net collection now stands at ₹55.85 crore. The language-wise breakdown reveals that the Marathi version continues to be the primary driver for the film's success. On Friday, the Marathi version earned ₹2.50 crore, supported by a solid occupancy of 25.0% across 1,845 shows. In contrast, the Hindi version brought in ₹0.70 crore from a higher show count of 2,037, though the occupancy was lower at 10.0%. Looking at the overall totals so far, Marathi has contributed ₹38.75 crore to the net total, while Hindi has added ₹17.10 crore. The strong performance in Maharashtra is clearly keeping the film's momentum alive. In terms of theatrical reach, Raja Shivaji was playing across a total of 3,882 shows on Friday, recording an overall India occupancy of 17.1%. When we look at the performance in major national multiplex chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the movie saw steady footfalls. Approximately 9,500 tickets were sold across these chains on Friday. PVR saw around 3,700 ticket sales, while INOX followed closely with about 3,600 tickets. Cinepolis contributed around 2,200 tickets to the total. These major chains accounted for roughly 1,170 shows of the film's daily schedule. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The engagement on booking platforms like BookMyShow also reflects a healthy trend. After selling 1.22 million tickets in its opening week, the second Friday added another 109.78K bookings. This brings the total ticket count for the film to approximately 1.55 million. The initial pre-sales of 217K tickets gave the film a great start, and it is encouraging to see that it is still pulling in over a lakh viewers even on its eighth day. A 20% drop on the second Friday is a standard trend for films of this size as they enter their second week. The film has successfully exhausted its first-week audience and is now looking to capitalize on the second-weekend crowd. With a total India gross now standing at ₹66.23 crore, the film is in a good position to see a significant jump on Saturday and Sunday. If the Marathi markets continue to show high occupancy, Raja Shivaji should be able to post a very respectable second-week total.

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Raja Shivaji Week 1 Box Office Collection: Film Makes History as First Marathi Movie to Cross 50 Cr Net in Opening Week

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Raja Shivaji has rewritten the record books for Marathi cinema, setting a benchmark that will be hard to surpass. The film has officially become the first Marathi production to cross the 50 Crore net mark within its opening week alone. By the end of its seventh day, the movie stands at 52.65 Crore India net, signaling a historic level of audience engagement for a regional project that successfully transitioned into a pan-India release. If we analyze the daily performance, the film showed immense strength during its initial weekend and managed a very respectable hold during the weekdays. On Day 7, the movie collected 4.00 Crore, which is only a marginal 5.9 percent drop from the previous day. This stability is quite impressive given the high volume of shows it is running. Over the first seven days, the film was screened across a total of 40,615 shows, maintaining a healthy average weekly occupancy of approximately 24.4 percent. The highest engagement was seen on the first Sunday, where occupancy peaked at 36.4 percent. Raja Shivaji Day-wise India Net Collection: Day 1 (1st Friday): ₹11.35 Cr Day 2 (1st Saturday): ₹10.55 Cr Day 3 (1st Sunday): ₹12.00 Cr Day 4 (1st Monday): ₹5.60 Cr Day 5 (1st Tuesday): ₹4.90 Cr Day 6 (1st Wednesday): ₹4.25 Cr Day 7 (1st Thursday): ₹4.00 Cr Total Week 1 Collection: ₹52.65 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Marathi Movies - Week 1 India Net CollectionMOVIE NAMEWEEK 1 NET COLLECTIONRaja Shivaji₹ 52.65 CrBaipan Bhari Deva₹ 12.00 CrNavra Maza Navsacha 2₹ 12.00 CrNaach Ga Ghuma₹ 11.00 CrDharmaveer 2₹ 11.00 Cr The ticket sales data reflects a massive surge in ground-level interest. On BookMyShow, the film sold a total of 1,439,340 tickets during its first week, which includes 217K pre-sales. The momentum stayed high throughout the week, with Saturday and Sunday accounting for over half a million tickets alone. Even on Thursday, the platform saw 96.65K bookings, showing that the interest is not just limited to the opening days. Furthermore, the national cinema chains contributed significantly to this success, with 296,084 tickets sold across major multiplexes during the week. A key factor in this historic run is the dual-language performance. While the Marathi version led the way with a net of 36.25 Crore, the Hindi version also found significant traction, contributing 16.40 Crore to the total India net. On Day 7 specifically, the Marathi version earned 2.75 Crore with 25 percent occupancy, while the Hindi version added 1.25 Crore. This broad appeal has allowed the film to tap into markets outside of Maharashtra, providing the volume needed to hit such high numbers. Currently, the total India gross for Raja Shivaji stands at 62.42 Crore. With no overseas collections reported so far, the worldwide gross matches the domestic total. Reaching a 50 Crore net in just seven days is a watershed moment for the industry, especially considering that the previous records for Marathi opening weeks were in the 11 to 12 Crore range. As the film enters its second weekend with over 6,000 shows still running, it is well-positioned to continue its record-breaking journey at the box office.

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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.

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Raja Shivaji Day 5 Box Office: Steady Hold With 4.90 Crore Net; Becomes 4th Highest-Grossing Marathi Film Ever

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Raja Shivaji is currently showing a very solid hold as it finishes its first Tuesday at the box office. The film brought in 4.90 crore net on its fifth day, which is a manageable 12.5 percent drop from the 5.60 crore it collected on Monday. When a film sees such a low drop on a working weekday, it usually indicates that the word-of-mouth is working in its favor and the audience interest is not just limited to the opening weekend. By the end of day 5, the total India net collection has reached 44.40 crore, while the total gross collections have touched 52.68 crore. This performance comes across a total of 5,485 shows nationwide, showing that the film is sustaining its momentum quite well. If we look closer at how the collections are coming in from different languages, the Marathi version is clearly the star performer for this project. On Tuesday alone, it contributed 3.35 crore to the total. What stands out here is the efficiency of the screenings; the Marathi version achieved this from 1,851 shows with a strong occupancy of 33 percent. In contrast, the Hindi version had nearly double the show count with 3,634 shows but managed a net of 1.55 crore with an occupancy of 14 percent. This tells us that while the film has a massive reach in the Hindi belt, the Marathi screenings are much more packed and are currently driving the bulk of the revenue. Raja Shivaji is currently setting new benchmarks for Tuesday collections. Even though its predecessors were released strictly in Marathi, this film's multi-language strategy has helped it take a significant lead over past blockbusters during the work week. 1. Sairat: ₹3.47 Crore 2. Raja Shivaji (Marathi Net): ₹3.35 Crore 3. Ved: ₹2.65 Crore 4. Baipan Bhari Deva: ₹1.45 Crore As the rankings show, Raja Shivaji sits comfortably at the top five first Tuesday earnings. It is important to note that while Sairat, Ved and Baipan Bhari Deva achieved these numbers purely through Marathi screenings, Raja Shivaji has the advantage of a multi-language release. Despite that difference, the jump in collections highlights a massive growth in audience turnout for the industry. Coming to the performance in national cinema chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film is performing steadily during the week. Raja Shivaji sold a total of 26,000 tickets across these major chains on Tuesday. Breaking this down, PVR sold 13,000 tickets, INOX contributed 9,000 tickets, and Cinepolis added another 4,000 tickets to the tally. Together, these sales resulted in a gross collection of 57 lakh from 1,800 shows across 490 venues. The overall occupancy in these premium chains was noted at 6.70 percent, which is a standard result for a mid-week afternoon and evening schedule. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The digital booking trend on BookMyShow also gives us a great look at how the daily interest is moving. Including the initial 217k tickets from pre-sales, the total ticket sales on the platform have now reached 12,47,560. The peak interest was seen on Saturday with 283.01k tickets sold, followed by 274.79k on Friday and 223.16k on Sunday. The weekday interest remains visible as well, with 137.78k tickets sold on Monday and 111.49k on Tuesday. This consistent flow of bookings suggests that the film is building a long-term run rather than fading away after the initial rush. In terms of historical rankings, Raja Shivaji is quickly moving up the ladder of Marathi cinema success. With a current net of 44.40 crore, it has already secured its place as the 4th highest-grossing Marathi film in India. It has managed to surpass several major Blockbusters like Dharmaveer which earned 29 crore in 2022 and Krantijyoti Vidyalay Marathi Madhyam which stood at 30 crore earlier this year. It has also overtaken the worldwide collection of Lai Bhaari which was at 40.00 crore and is currently breathing down the neck of Pawankhind which finished its run at 45 crore. The road ahead now puts Raja Shivaji in direct competition with the all-time top three Marathi grossers. It is currently trailing behind Sairat which leads the list with 80.98 crore, Baipan Bhari Deva at 76.28 crore, and Ved which stands at 61.20 crore. Given the current trajectory and the steady occupancy in its home market, it will be interesting to see how close it can get to these records. For now, the film is comfortably on track to cross the 50 crore mark in the coming days, making it one of the most successful releases for the industry in recent years.

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Kara Day 5 box office collection: Total India net crosses 25 crore after a steady 1.80 crore Monday

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Kara has completed its first Monday at the box office, and the numbers reflect a typical weekday shift for a mid-range regional film. On its fifth day, the movie collected 1.80 crore net across India, which marks a 64 percent drop from Sunday's 5.00 crore haul. While a drop of this magnitude is expected on the first working day, the film has managed to keep its total India net collection at a respectable 25.15 crore within its first five days of release. Looking at the state-level performance, Tamil Nadu stands as the biggest contributor for the film with a 1.15 crore gross on Monday. This revenue was driven by the Tamil version, which maintained a 16 percent occupancy across a wide footprint of 2,119 shows. In the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana market, the film grossed 0.72 crore. It is interesting to note that the Telugu version actually recorded a slightly higher occupancy of 17 percent, even though it operated with about half the number of screenings at ,107 shows. This indicates that while the show count is lower in the Telugu states, the demand per screening remains quite healthy. The film saw smaller contributions from other regions, with Karnataka adding 0.15 crore to the daily gross. Kerala and the rest of India regions provided more modest numbers, contributing 0.03 crore and 0.01 crore respectively. These figures show that the film's momentum is primarily concentrated in its core Southern markets. With a total India gross of 2.06 crore for the day, the data suggests that Kara is finding its most loyal audience in Tamil Nadu and the Telugu states, where the consistent occupancy levels are helping it sustain its theatrical run during the work week. In the national multiplex chains, Kara continues to find a place among the top-performing titles. On Monday, the film sold 9,445 tickets across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, generating a gross of 11.75 lakh. PVR led the way with 5,300 tickets sold, while INOX and Cinepolis contributed 3,500 and 645 tickets respectively. Although it is currently behind the massive numbers of Raja Shivaji, the film's ability to sell nearly 10,000 tickets in these premium chains on a Monday shows that it still has a firm grip on the urban audience. Additionally, the film has reached a significant milestone on BookMyShow, crossing over 5 lakh total tickets sold since its release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Internationally, Kara is slowly approaching the 10 crore gross milestone. On Monday, it added 0.50 crore from overseas markets, bringing the total international gross to 9.65 crore. In the North America market, the film has grossed 105K dollars so far, with 37K dollars coming from Saturday alone, as per the data shared by Venky Box Office. This international contribution pushes the total worldwide gross collection to 38.70 crore. The daily overseas trend has been on a downward curve since the weekend peak, as seen in the breakdown below: Day 1: ₹2.50 Cr Day 2: ₹2.40 Cr Day 3: ₹2.75 Cr Day 4: ₹1.50 Cr Day 5: ₹0.50 Cr Looking at the overall picture, Kara has shown decent resilience. With a total India gross of 29.05 crore and a worldwide total nearing 40 crore, the film is in a stable position. The upcoming weekdays will be crucial in determining its final lifetime tally, but for now, the steady occupancy in its core markets and the strong performance in national chains indicate that the film is likely to have a healthy run for the remainder of the week.

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6 days ago

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Dhurandhar 2 Day 47 box office: Collection drops by 62% to slip below the 1 crore mark for the first time

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Dhurandhar 2 has finally seen a significant shift in its box office trajectory after an incredible run. For the first time in 47 days, the daily collection has slipped below the 1 crore mark. It managed to earn 0.50 crore net on its seventh Monday, ending a streak of consistency that is rarely seen in Indian cinema. This marks the first time since its release that the film has failed to hit the seven-figure mark daily, which is quite an achievement considering it has been playing for nearly seven weeks. On Day 47, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge earned a net of 0.50 crore across its 753 remaining shows. This figure saw a drop of about 61.8 percent compared to Sunday's collection of 1.31 crore, which is a typical trend for a seventh Monday in theaters. With this addition, the total India net collection has reached 1,139.10 crore, while the domestic gross stands at 1,363.37 crore. The film also added another 0.15 crore from international markets on Monday, taking the total overseas gross to 426.15 crore. This pushes the overall worldwide gross collection to 1,789.52 crore so far, bringing it closer to yet another global milestone. The primary reason for this dip is the sudden change in screen allocation following the arrival of several new releases on May 1st. While the film was consistently playing on over 1,000 shows across the country during its previous weeks, that number has seen a sharp decline over the seventh weekend. On Friday, the show count stood at 851, which then shifted to 747 on Saturday and 719 on Sunday. By Monday, it was operating on 753 shows. This reduction happened because the multiplex inventory is now shared with fresh titles like the Marathi epic Raja Shivaji, the Hollywood sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2, and others like Patriot and Kara. These new movies have captured a significant portion of the screens, leaving fewer slots for holdover movies and directly affecting the daily net. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) A closer look at the national chains shows how the film is performing in the premium segments. Across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, it managed to sell roughly 4,420 tickets on Monday, contributing around 12 lakh to the daily gross. This was achieved across a combined 479 shows. Breaking it down further, PVR accounted for approximately 2,450 tickets from 231 shows, while INOX added about 1,430 tickets across 165 shows. Cinepolis rounded off the tally with nearly 540 tickets from its 83 shows. Despite the heavy competition from new releases, maintaining these 479 shows after seven weeks in the national chains is a clear indicator of the movie's sustained demand. When looking at ticket sales on BookMyShow, the impact of these new releases becomes even more evident. The seventh weekend was still relatively healthy, with 27.09K tickets sold on Friday and 21.22K on Sunday. But with fewer shows and the typical Monday drop, the sales fell to 12.84K tickets. When you combine this with the competition from existing holdovers like Bhooth Bangla and Michael, it is clear that the screening space is now shared among many players, leaving less room for Dhurandhar 2 to maintain its previous high-volume momentum. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Despite the daily drop, the overall journey of the film remains one of the most successful in history. From a massive first week to its current standing, the film has managed to cross the 1,100 crore mark comfortably. To see how the film has progressed over the last seven weeks, we can look at the weekly net collection breakdown in India: Week 1 Collection: ₹674.17 Cr Week 2 Collection: ₹263.65 Cr Week 3 Collection: ₹110.60 Cr Week 4 Collection: ₹54.70 Cr Week 5 Collection: ₹19.52 Cr Week 6 Collection: ₹12.45 Cr 7th Friday (Day 44): ₹1.05 Cr 7th Saturday (Day 45): ₹1.15 Cr 7th Sunday (Day 46): ₹1.31 Cr 7th Monday (Day 47): ₹0.50 Cr Looking ahead, the Hindi version remains the primary contributor, bringing in 0.49 crore of the total 0.50 crore Monday collection. The Telugu version contributed about 0.01 crore from a very limited 24 shows. While daily numbers might stay below the 1 crore mark from here on, the movie has already achieved a monumental status in Indian cinema history. It has set a standard for sequels that few films can match, maintaining interest across seven long weeks. With a worldwide gross of 1,789.52 crore, Dhurandhar 2 has officially become the second highest-grossing Indian film of all time. It has managed to surpass the massive lifetime global collection of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, leaving it only behind Aamir Khan starrer Dangal on the all-time charts. Having secured a total India net of 1,139.10 crore, the focus now remains on how much further it can push its global tally before its historic theatrical run finally comes to an end.

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6 days ago

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Raja Shivaji Day 4 box office collection: Marathi version beats Ved by 40% to record the highest first Monday ever

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Raja Shivaji has just completed its first Monday, and the results are quite extraordinary for the Marathi film industry. It has officially recorded the biggest Monday ever for any Marathi film, collecting 5.60 crore net on its fourth day. This performance solidifies its position as a major powerhouse at the box office, continuing the momentum it built over a record-breaking weekend. While the numbers show a 53.3 percent drop compared to the massive 12.00 crore haul on Sunday, this is actually a very steady hold for a working day. To put this in perspective, collecting over 5 crore on a Monday across 5,145 shows is a feat rarely seen in regional cinema. This successful Monday push brings the total India net collection to 39.50 crore, while the total India gross has reached 46.95 crore within just four days of its release. Comparing these figures with past records shows a clear gap between this release and previous hits. Raja Shivaji has recorded the highest first Monday for a Marathi film, nearly doubling the numbers of the previous record holder. Below is the list of the top 5 Marathi films based on their first Monday net collections in India. Raja Shivaji: ₹5.60 Cr Ved: ₹3.02 Cr Dharmaveer: ₹1.65 Cr Pawankhind: ₹1.43 Cr Navra Maza Navsacha 2: ₹1.20 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The ticket sales data further highlights the films dominance in the market. On BookMyShow alone, the movie has crossed the milestone of 1.1 million tickets sold. Even on Monday, it managed to sell 137.78K tickets on the platform, indicating that the interest level remains high among the general audience. This consistent demand suggests that the movie is benefiting from strong word-of-mouth and is not just a weekend wonder. Pre Sales: 217.33K Friday (Day 1): 274.79K Saturday (Day 2): 283.01K Sunday (Day 3): 223.16K Monday (Day 4): 137.78K TOTAL: 11,36,070 (1.13 Million) A look at the national chains shows that Raja Shivaji is currently leading the charts by a significant margin. It is the top movie by tickets sold across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, outperforming all other major releases. On Monday alone, the film managed to sell 22,215 tickets across these three major multiplex chains, resulting in a gross collection of 61.48 lakh. This performance placed it at the very top of the list, even while competing with various other titles across a combined 1,786 shows and 488 venues. To give you a clearer picture of its dominance, the film easily outpaced several other notable releases in the national chains. It sold significantly more tickets than Michael, which stood at 14,258 tickets, and the Hollywood sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2, which followed with 12,500 tickets. Other films like Kara, Bhooth Bangla, and Patriot were far behind in the daily sales ranking. Even with a high volume of shows, Raja Shivaji maintained its lead, proving that the audience's preference is heavily tilted towards this Marathi epic right now. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The breakdown across the individual chains is also quite impressive. In PVR, it recorded 9,900 ticket sales with a gross of 26.50 lakh, while INOX contributed 7,600 tickets worth 21.20 lakh. Cinepolis added another 4,800 tickets to the total. This strong footprint in the premium multiplex segment across nearly 500 venues shows that the movie is successfully attracting audiences beyond traditional single-screen theaters, which is a great sign for its long-term box office health. By the end of its first weekend itself, the film had already surpassed the records of previous Marathi blockbusters. With a massive 23 crore opening weekend net, it moved past successful titles like Ved, which held a 10 crore opening, and Dharmaveer, which stood at 9 crore. This effectively makes it the number one Marathi movie of all time when looking at opening weekend metrics. The sheer scale of this opening is unprecedented for the Marathi industry, as it has more than doubled the previous weekend records, establishing a new benchmark for the regional box office. Top Marathi Movies - Opening Weekend Net CollectionMOVIE NAME1ST WEEKEND NETRaja Shivaji (2026)₹ 23 CrVed (2022)₹ 10 CrDharmaveer (2022)₹ 9 CrNavra Maza Navsacha 2 (2024)₹ 8 CrDharmaveer 2 (2024)₹ 7 Cr The films success is fairly distributed across languages as well, though the Marathi version remains the primary driver. On Monday, the Marathi version contributed 4.25 crore with an impressive 42 percent occupancy, while the Hindi version added 1.35 crore. Given the current trend, Raja Shivaji is on a historic trajectory and is expected to set a new benchmark for the highest lifetime collection in Marathi cinema history.

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Raja Shivaji Dominates May 1 Releases with Rs. 33 Crore Net; Comparing how Patriot, Prada 2, and Ek Din Fared in a Diverse Weekend

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The opening weekend numbers for movies released on May 1 show Raja Shivaji leading the domestic market with a 33.90 crore net collection. While the Marathi biopic found strong footing in India, Patriot focused its success overseas, grossing 38.50 crore internationally despite a downward trend in domestic shows. Along with The Devil Wears Prada 2, which held steady in premium multiplexes, the weekend data highlights a concentrated audience interest in big-ticket regional and international content over smaller releases like Ek Din and Jetlee. May 1 New Releases: Opening Weekend (3-Day) Box Office SnapshotMOVIE NAMEINDIA NET COLLECTIONWORLDWIDE GROSSTOTAL SHOWSRaja Shivaji₹ 33.90 Cr₹ 40.34 Cr18,238Patriot₹ 21.65 Cr₹ 63.61 Cr7,239The Devil Wears Prada 2₹ 13.35 Cr₹ 2,215.00 Cr5,592Ek Din₹ 3.85 Cr₹ 3.65 Cr5,216Jetlee₹ 2.45 Cr₹ 3.69 Cr2,661 Raja Shivaji has undeniably stolen the show domestically, recording the highest opening weekend among the new releases. With an India net of 33.90 crore, it benefited from massive show counts and strong regional loyalty. Looking at the BookMyShow data, the film sold nearly 1 million tickets in its opening weekend, with a total of 998,290 bookings. The national multiplex chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis) played a significant role, contributing 222,406 tickets across the three days. Interestingly, Sunday saw a strong recovery in these chains with 82,028 tickets sold, surpassing the opening Friday numbers of 81,866, indicating healthy word-of-mouth in urban centers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In contrast, the Malayalam release Patriot tells a story of two different markets. In India, the film started with a promising 10 crore on Friday but struggled to sustain that momentum, dropping to 5.50 crore by Sunday. This 10.6 percent dip from Saturday suggests that the initial buzz was driven by fan excitement rather than general audience growth. However, its overseas performance is where the film truly shines. It grossed 38.50 crore internationally in just three days, which is significantly higher than its total India gross of 25.11 crore. In North America specifically, it delivered a total weekend gross of 334 thousand dollars, making it the third-biggest opening for a Malayalam film in that region. The Hollywood entrant, The Devil Wears Prada 2, maintained a very steady profile throughout the weekend. After an opening day net of 3.80 crore (including pre-sales bringing the first day total to 5.50 crore), it saw a 5.3 percent growth on Saturday with 4.00 crore. While Sunday saw a minor 3.7 percent dip to 3.85 crore, the film's national chain presence remained robust. It sold over 150,000 tickets across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis over the three days, proving that urban multiplex audiences were consistently interested. On BookMyShow alone, it trended with over 36,180 tickets booked in a single 24-hour period on Sunday. Ek Din followed a volatile path during its opening weekend, struggling to find a consistent audience despite a late-weekend surge. The film opened on Friday with a net collection of 1.15 crore across 1,961 shows, supported by 9,559 ticket sales in national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. Saturday saw a 13 percent drop as collections dipped to 1.00 crore, while ticket sales in these premium chains fell significantly to 6,339. However, the film managed a notable recovery on Sunday, netting 1.70 crore across 1,490 shows with a recorded occupancy of 14.4 percent. While the Sunday performance provided a much-needed bounce-back, the national chain ticket sales only rose slightly to 7,240, indicating that the bulk of the Sunday growth came from single screens or non-national multiplexes. With a total India net collection of 3.85 crore and a modest overseas gross of 0.25 crore, the film's worldwide gross stands at 3.65 crore, suggesting it may struggle to maintain its screen count in the coming week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jetlee faced a challenging opening weekend, beginning its run with a net collection of 1.10 crore on Friday. Despite operating across 893 shows, the film struggled to build momentum in the premium national chains, selling only 4,151 tickets on the first day. This downward trend intensified on Saturday, where collections dropped by 27.3 percent to reach 0.80 crore. By Sunday, the film saw another significant decline of 31.3 percent, netting just 0.55 crore. Interestingly, while digital platforms recorded a surge of over 58,000 tickets for Sunday, the actual theatrical turnout in national chains was at its lowest, with only 1,599 tickets sold across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. This disconnect between digital bookings and ground-level footfalls resulted in a domestic weekend total of 2.45 crore net. When combined with an overseas gross of 0.85 crore, Jetlee ends its first three days with a worldwide gross collection of 3.69 crore, a figure that places it at the bottom of the weekend major releases. National Chain Ticket Sales : Raja Shivaji: 222,406 Total Tickets | Friday: 81,866 | Saturday: 58,512 | Sunday: 82,028 The Devil Wears Prada 2: 154,878 Total Tickets | Friday: 49,328 | Saturday: 53,127 | Sunday: 52,423 Patriot: 126,107 Total Tickets | Friday: 54,814 | Saturday: 38,980 | Sunday: 32,313 Ek Din: 23,138 Total Tickets | Friday: 9,559 | Saturday: 6,339 | Sunday: 7,240 Jetlee: 7,907 Total Tickets | Friday: 4,151 | Saturday: 2,157 | Sunday: 1,599 Raja Shivaji has undeniably stolen the show domestically... Overall, Raja Shivaji is setting new benchmarks for Marathi cinema, while Patriot highlights the growing power of the Malayalam diaspora in global box office tallies. The Devil Wears Prada 2 remains a reliable option for urban viewers, but for Ek Din and Jetlee, the road ahead looks difficult as show counts are likely to be redistributed to the better-performing regional titles in the coming week.

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Raja Shivaji Day 2 Box Office: Marathi Powerhouse Drives a Steady Hold as Total Collections Cross RS. 21 Crore

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The second day for Raja Shivaji has brought a mix of interesting trends that suggest the film is finding a loyal audience, particularly in its home territory. After a strong opening, the film recorded 10.55 crore net on Saturday across all languages in India. This represents a minor 7 percent drop compared to the Friday collection of 11.35 crore. While most big-budget productions aim for a Saturday surge, Raja Shivaji is maintaining a steady grip on the box office, bringing its two-day total net collection to 21.90 crore. When we look at the gross figures, the film has already sailed past the 26 crore mark, standing at 26.06 crore. If we dive deeper into the performance, the real story is the massive divide between the Marathi and Hindi versions. On Day 2, the Marathi version was the undisputed leader, pulling in 7.15 crore despite having significantly fewer shows than its Hindi counterpart. What stands out here is the efficiency. With only 1,980 shows, the Marathi version managed a staggering 57 percent occupancy. This indicates a high demand in Maharashtra where theaters are running at over half their capacity. On the other hand, the Hindi version, which enjoyed a much wider release with 4,295 shows, collected 3.40 crore at an occupancy of 16 percent. Over the first two days, the Marathi version has contributed 15.15 crore to the total, while Hindi sits at 6.75 crore. The footfalls recorded on digital platforms offer another layer of insight. Interestingly, while the net collection saw a slight dip, the number of tickets sold on BookMyShow actually increased on Saturday. The film sold 283,010 tickets on its second day, which is a step up from Friday's 274,790 tickets. If we include the pre-sales of 217,330, the total ticket count on the platform has reached a healthy 7.75 lakh. This discrepancy between the rising ticket volume and the slight dip in net revenue often happens due to changes in regional ticket pricing or a shift in audience toward lower-priced morning and afternoon shows. It shows that the film is actually reaching more people as it progresses through the weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the performance in the national chains, which include PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, Raja Shivaji managed a gross collection of 1.90 crore on Saturday from 2,020 shows. PVR led this segment with 76 lakh, closely followed by INOX at 72 lakh, while Cinepolis added 41.50 lakh. The occupancy in these chains hovered between 10 percent and 16 percent, which reflects the broader trend seen in the Hindi market. However, with a total of 58,600 tickets sold in these multiplexes alone on Day 2, the film is keeping the counters busy even in urban centers. The overall picture for Raja Shivaji remains positive. Reaching nearly 22 crore net in just two days is a significant achievement for a film that leans heavily on regional sentiment. The 7 percent drop is minimal enough to be considered a steady hold rather than a cause for concern. The focus now shifts to Sunday, where the film will look to maximize its reach. If the Marathi version continues its high-occupancy run and the Hindi version sees a traditional Sunday growth, the film is well on its way to a very successful opening weekend. The momentum built so far suggests that word of mouth is holding the film together, and the upcoming week will reveal how far this historical epic can go.