Bollywood
Marathi Box Office: Raja Shivaji likely to fall short of the 100 Cr Net milestone while Deool Band 2 hits the superb 75 Cr Gross mark
BY SACNILK
Marathi cinema is currently witnessing a phenomenal phase at the box office, with two distinct films, Raja Shivaji and Deool Band 2, continuing to draw audiences well into their extended runs. While one is a grand historical epic nearing a massive century milestone, the other is a regional powerhouse showing incredible stability in its third week. For fans of Marathi cinema, the combined success of these two projects signifies a major shift in how regional content is being consumed and supported at the ticket windows. Raja Shivaji, the historical epic has officially completed its sixth week with an India net collection standing at 96.28 crore. While the film is less than 4 crore away from the prestigious 100 crore net milestone—a feat never before achieved by a Marathi-origin film—the current box office pace suggests that reaching this mark is now effectively out of reach. With the sixth-week total settling at a modest 0.29 crore and daily earnings sliding into the low lakhs, the film simply lacks the remaining momentum needed to bridge that final gap. National chains recorded over 2,200 ticket sales for the week, but with the daily collections trending downward, the 100 crore net milestone remains out of reach as the film concludes its run . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the other hand, Deool Band 2 is proving to be a marathon runner in its own right. Having just finished its third week, the film has reached the 75 crore gross milestone, which is a superb achievement for a Marathi production. On its 22nd day, the movie collected 0.85 crore net, representing a very minor 5.6 percent drop from the previous day. This kind of hold on a third Thursday indicates strong word-of-mouth and a loyal audience base in major hubs like Pune and Mumbai. In fact, the national chain ticket sales for Deool Band 2 were exceptionally high this week, with over 44,600 tickets sold, highlighting its dominance in urban centers. Looking at the engagement on BookMyShow, Raja Shivaji has recorded over 2.65 million ticket sales over the course of its six-week theatrical run. In contrast, the more recent Deool Band 2 is currently in its high-earning phase, reaching a worldwide gross of 74.93 crore in 22 days. While Raja Shivaji has been screened across more than 92,000 shows globally to date, Deool Band 2 has operated across 34,620 shows during its three-week stint. Both films are catering to different segments of the market, and their current weekly net performance is detailed in the table below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Marathi Box Office: Raja Shivaji vs Deool Band 2 MOVIE NAME WEEKLY NET COLLECTION TOTAL INDIA NET (TILL DATE) Raja Shivaji (Week 6) ₹ 0.29 Cr ₹ 96.28 Cr Deool Band 2 (Week 3) ₹ 11.15 Cr ₹ 63.75 Cr The regional performance for Deool Band 2 highlights its strong hold in key Marathi markets. In Pune, the film maintained night-show occupancies as high as 30 percent on its 22nd day, while Mumbai saw a peak of 21 percent. For Raja Shivaji, the Hindi version has provided a significant boost, contributing nearly 30 crore to the total gross and supporting its Pan-India presence. However, with the current daily trend, Raja Shivaji is expected to conclude its run just short of the 100 crore net milestone.
