The Times of India

'Raja Shivaji' BO day 1 [LIVE]: Riteish Deshmukh starrer opens to Rs. 1.59 crore net

Raja Shivaji, directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh in the titular role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has opened in cinemas today with early Day 1 live tracking showing Rs. 1.59 crore India net across 1,265 shows, with final figures still to be reported. The grand historical epic which also marks Riteish Deshmukh's big-screen directorial debut features a powerhouse ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Boman Irani, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amole Gupte and Genelia Deshmukh. The film's pre-release 'Chhatrapati' anthem trended nationwide and was hailed as one of the most powerful pieces of music from an Indian historical in recent memory. Stay updated with all live Day 1 tracking, day-wise collections and the complete opening day box office story of Raja Shivaji.