#RajaShivaji maintains a solid grip on the make-or-break Monday [a working day]… The Monday hold was crucial, and the film has passed this vital test, paving the way for a strong run ahead.
Also, the Monday number [of #Marathi version] is higher than that of previously released #Marathi openers.
⭐️ #RajaShivaji [Week 1] Fri 12.40 cr, Sat 11.50 cr, Sun 13.10 cr, Mon 6.20 cr. Total: ₹ 43.20 cr.
NOTE: #Marathi + #Hindi version.
#India biz | Official Nett BOC | #Boxoffice
#RajaShivaji posts an impressive total in its opening weekend... The #Marathi version is phenomenal, clearly dominating the overall business.
This marks the BIGGEST WEEKEND TOTAL EVER for a #Marathi film.
Backed by a superb weekend, the film now faces its first crucial test today [Monday, a working day]... The Monday hold will be vital, offering a clearer picture of its boxoffice journey going forward.
⭐️ #RajaShivaji [Week 1] Fri 12.40 cr, Sat 11.50 cr, Sun 13.10 cr. Total: ₹ 37 cr.
NOTE: #Marathi + #Hindi version.
#India biz | Official Nett BOC | #Boxoffice
#RajaShivaji continues its super-strong run on Saturday, with the #Marathi version clearly dominating its business.
The film is expected to witness substantial growth today [Sunday], before facing the crucial Monday test [working day].
⭐️ #RajaShivaji [Week 1] Fri 12.40 cr, Sat 11.50 cr. Total: ₹ 23.90 cr.
NOTE: #Marathi + #Hindi version.
#India biz | Official Nett BOC | #Boxoffice
12:30AM, 1AM, 1:20AM, and 2:00AM SHOWS ADDED FOR RAJA SHIVAJI at several screens in Maharashtra due to HUGE DEMAND. The audience response for Marathi version is EXCELLENT! And that’ll surely give it a HUGE BOOST on Saturday & Sunday. #RajaShivaji 🔥
#OneWordReview...
#RajaShivaji: POWER-PACKED.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐⭐️½
A magnificent tribute to one of #India's greatest warrior kings – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj... Director #RiteishDeshmukh delivers a landmark film... DON'T MISS IT! #RajaShivajiReview#RajaShivaji is a grand cinematic salute to the indomitable spirit, courage, and vision of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj... This epic blends spectacle with soul, narrating a story that resonates deeply with pride and patriotism.
Handling a subject of such monumental importance is no easy task, but director #RiteishDeshmukh rises to the occasion with remarkable confidence and conviction... His storytelling is immersive, his vision crystal-clear, and his execution nothing short of spectacular.
As an actor too, Riteish is phenomenal – delivering his career-best performance... He portrays Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with dignity, strength, and emotional depth.
The music by #AjayAtul is a towering pillar of the film... The anthem is goosebumps-inducing, while #JaiShivrai is another triumph, reaffirming their mastery... Their background score elevates every emotion, every battle cry, every moment of triumph.
Now to the performances: #SanjayDutt [brilliant – among his finest works], #AbhishekBachchan [in superb form – adds weight to the proceedings], #VidyaBalan [outstanding – her acidic one-liners land perfectly], #Bhagyashree [stunning – an absolute delight], #JitendraJoshi [first-rate – sure to grab attention], #AmoleGupte [excellent – a complete natural], #SachinKhedekar [solid – thoroughly convincing], #BomanIrani [effective in a brief role], and #GeneliaDeshmukh [super – complements the narrative beautifully]... In fact, the ensemble cast delivers across the board.
#MaheshManjrekar and #FardeenKhan have limited screen time.
WAIT, watch out for a 'S'urprise appearance by a top actor – his sequence in the final moments is bound to be greeted with thunderous applause.
The cinematography [#SantoshSivan] captures the scale and grandeur of the era magnificently... The action sequences are staged with finesse – the Chandrarao More episode, in particular, is brilliant.
Any hiccups? The runtime could have been trimmed slightly.
⭐️ Final word? #RajaShivaji is a cinematic triumph – a film that makes you feel proud, emotional, and inspired... A grand spectacle, a MUST-WATCH for every #Indian!
NOTE: #RajaShivaji has released in two versions – #Marathi and #Hindi.