Raja Shivaji Box Office Prediction Day 1: Riteish Deshmukh Starrer Film Opening Collection; Read On

Raja Shivaji Box Office Prediction Day 1: Will this grand film manage to create a bang on its opening day? Here's everything from a trailer review to our Day 1 collection prediction of this Riteish Deshmukh starrer film

The 'Raja Shivaji' trailer has raised expectations

The 'Raja Shivaji' trailer has created a lot of buzz. Its multi-starrer cast and historical story have definitely raised excitement. However, the trailer didn't pack the powerful punch that everyone was expecting.

'Raja Shivaji' has a strong star cast and a grand scale

Riteish Deshmukh is playing the lead role and has also directed 'Raja Shivaji'. The film features veteran actors like Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Sachin Khedekar, Amol Gupte, Bhagyashree, Genelia Deshmukh, and Jitendra Joshi in key roles. Salman Khan's cameo is also a special attraction.

Mixed response for the 'Raja Shivaji' trailer

Audiences have given the trailer a mixed response. People liked seeing Marathi and Hindi actors together, but felt the trailer wasn't 'goosebump-inducing'. While Ajay-Atul's background score is a plus point, other elements failed to make a strong impression. The film's scale looks massive, but the VFX appears weak in several places. Some scenes feel artificial, reducing the trailer's overall impact. This has slightly affected the film's opening day prospects.

Bumper opening for 'Raja Shivaji' expected in Maharashtra

The film is releasing on 1 May 2026, which is a holiday for Maharashtra Day and Labour Day. Because the film is based on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and leverages Riteish Deshmukh's popularity, it is expected to get a fantastic opening in Maharashtra.

How much can Raja Shivaji earn on its first day?

According to a report by koimoi.com, 'Raja Shivaji' could earn between ₹7-11 crore net (across all languages) on its first day, despite the mixed trailer response. This could become Riteish Deshmukh's biggest solo opening to date, far surpassing the collection of his previous biggest opener, 'Ved' (₹2.25 crore).