Raja Shivaji Day 22 Box Office: Crosses ₹100 Cr Gross India Milestone!
The drama-family-comedy Raja Shivaji has achieved a significant milestone at the Indian box office, with early estimates suggesting its Gross India collections have now crossed the coveted ₹100 crore mark. As the film concludes its 22nd day in theatres, initial reports put today's collection at an estimated ₹0.73 crore, adding to its impressive cumulative tally.
Raja Shivaji opened strongly on May 1, 2026, with an estimated ₹11.35 crore on its first day, setting a positive tone for its theatrical run. The film sustained its momentum through its debut week, accumulating a robust ₹52.65 crore. The second week saw an expected drop, bringing in ₹24.58 crore, but the film demonstrated resilience, particularly during its weekend runs.
A closer look at the recent day-wise trends reveals the typical ebb and flow of a long-running film. After a decent second weekend (Day 9: ₹5.60 crore, Day 10: ₹6.72 crore), the film experienced a natural dip during the weekdays (Day 11: ₹2.77 crore, Day 12: ₹2.60 crore, Day 13: ₹2.25 crore, Day 14: ₹1.44 crore). Interestingly, the third weekend saw a respectable surge in collections, with Day 16 fetching ₹2.34 crore and Day 17 climbing to ₹3.79 crore, underscoring positive word-of-mouth and continued audience engagement. However, as the film entered its fourth week, weekday collections have tapered off, with Day 21 earning ₹0.83 crore and today's (Day 22) early estimate at ₹0.73 crore.
With today's estimated figures, the total Net India collection for Raja Shivaji stands at ₹89.95 crore, while the Gross India collection has reached an impressive ₹106.14 crore. It's crucial for our readers to understand the distinction: Gross India refers to the total ticket sales before any taxes are deducted, whereas Net India represents the collection after entertainment tax, which forms the basis for the distributor's share.
While the budget for Raja Shivaji has not been disclosed, its performance, particularly crossing the ₹100 crore Gross India mark, firmly positions it as a successful venture for its distributors. This robust theatrical run significantly enhances its value for ancillary rights, including satellite and digital streaming platforms, likely commanding a premium price for its post-theatrical window. Its performance places it among the notable family dramas and comedies of recent times, demonstrating the genre's enduring appeal when delivered with strong content.
Given the current declining trend in weekday collections, Raja Shivaji is now in its winding-down phase. While hitting the ₹100 crore Net India milestone might be challenging from this point, the film is expected to comfortably cross the ₹90 crore Net India mark, settling into a lifetime figure slightly above its current net total. Its journey past the ₹100 crore Gross India threshold is a testament to its widespread acceptance and commercial viability.
BoxOfficeIndia24 Multiplex Data Analysis
Our exclusive BoxOfficeIndia24 multiplex circuit analysis offers a detailed look at the film's performance in key national chains. On Day 22, PVR cinemas sold 5,044 tickets across 48 theatres and 85 shows. This represents a +7% increase in footfalls compared to yesterday's 4,724 tickets from 71 theatres and 123 shows. In contrast, INOX cinemas registered 4,409 tickets from 52 theatres and 90 shows today, marking a -25% decline from yesterday's 5,890 tickets across 81 theatres and 157 shows.
Combined, PVR and INOX sold 9,453 tickets across 100 theatres today, a drop from yesterday's 10,614 tickets across 152 theatres. The mixed day-on-day change at the chain level, coupled with a reduction in the number of theatres and shows, indicates that while some pockets of demand remain, the film is gradually exiting the multiplex circuit, a normal progression for a film in its fourth week.
As Raja Shivaji continues its final theatrical run, all eyes will be on its ultimate lifetime collection, solidifying its place in the 2026 box office ledger.
