Raja Shivaji Budget & Box Office Target (Hindi) Exclusive: The buzz around Raja Shivaji is growing quickly as the film has finally hit the theatres today (May 1). Starring Riteish Deshmukh, the historical drama started strong conversations among viewers, with mixed responses coming in from different sections of the audience.
Raja Shivaji is being talked about as the most expensive Marathi film ever made, with a reported budget of around Rs 100 crore. The film has been released in both Marathi and Hindi, aiming to reach a wider audience across regions. This multi-language release has also increased curiosity around its box office performance.
RAJA SHIVAJI BUDGET, CAST, AND OTHER DETAILS
The historical action drama Raja Shivaji is based on the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, focusing on his fight for poorn swaraj and the rise of the Maratha empire. The film highlights his leadership, vision, and key moments from his journey.
Directed by Riteish Deshmukh, who also plays the lead role, the film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh under Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company.
The cast includes Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Bhosle, Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan, Boman Irani as Peer Baba, and Jitendra Joshi as Pant. Sachin Khedekar plays Shahaji Raje Bhosale, while Mahesh Manjrekar appears as Lakhuji Jadhav.
Genelia Deshmukh is seen as Saibai, Vidya Balan as Badi Begum, Amole Gupte as Adilshah, Bhagyashree as Jijabai, and Fardeen Khan as Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
As mentioned above, the film is said to have been made on a budget of around Rs 100 crore. However, it is not officially confirmed.
RAJA SHIVAJI (HINDI) BOX OFFICE TARGET EXCLUSIVE DETAILS
Filmibeat exclusively spoke with trade analyst Rohit Jaiswal to understand the box office prospects of the film Raja Shivaji (Hindi). Talking about the box office target for the film’s Hindi version, he stated, “Ideally, the film should aim for at least Rs 40 crore in Hindi to secure a respectable tag. If it manages to cross Rs 60 crore, then it can comfortably be considered a hit in the Hindi market.”
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