Mumbai, May 3: The box office figures for Riteish Deshmukh‘s film “Raja Shivaji” have been released for its second day. On Saturday, the film earned less than its opening day. However, there are expectations that it will perform better in the coming days.
“Raja Shivaji,” which premiered in theaters on May 1, initially exceeded trade analysts’ predictions on its opening day. Riteish Deshmukh has received praise for both his performance and direction. Unfortunately, the second day’s earnings fell short of the opening day figures. Optimism remains that the film will shine in theaters on Sunday.
Second Day Earnings of Raja Shivaji
Riteish Deshmukh plays the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in this historical drama, which has garnered attention for its star cast and notable cameos. The film started strong with an opening day collection of ₹11.35 crores. However, on Saturday, it managed to collect only ₹7.44 crores. To date, “Raja Shivaji” has grossed a total of ₹18.79 crores. There are hopes that earnings will increase on Sunday.
Film Budget
Reports indicate that “Raja Shivaji” was produced with a substantial budget of ₹100 crores. Genelia D’Souza is one of the producers, collaborating with Jyoti Deshpande on the project. This film has been a dream project for Riteish, who not only stars in the lead role but also directed it. He co-wrote the story with Ajit Wadekar and Sandeep Patil.
Cast of Raja Shivaji
“Raja Shivaji” is notable for its impressive cast, which includes Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Genelia D’Souza, Mahesh Manjrekar, Fardeen Khan, Bhagyashree, Amol Gupte, Sachin Khedekar, and Boman Irani. A cameo by a superstar has also gone viral on social media.
Upcoming Projects for Riteish
Riteish Deshmukh previously directed the film “Ved” in 2022 and is now in the spotlight with “Raja Shivaji.” Critics have hailed his performance as one of his best to date. There are expectations that the film will eventually recoup its ₹100 crore budget. Additionally, Riteish is set to appear in upcoming films like “Dhamaal 4,” where he will reunite with Ajay Devgn.
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