Riteish Deshmukh’s historical epic 'Raja Shivaji' opened strong on May 1, 2026, earning INR 11.70 crore net in India. Surpassing the opening of 'Manikarnika', the INR 100-crore production saw its highest demand in the Marathi market. While critics praised the scale and Deshmukh’s performance, the film received mixed reviews regarding its runtime.