The historical drama Raja Shivaji, led by Riteish Deshmukh, is picking up pace at the box office after a steady start. On Day 3, the film recorded visible growth, signaling positive word-of-mouth and rising audience interest over its opening weekend.
Day 3 Sees Noticeable Jump
Raja Shivaji started off slow with its first show in theaters but picked up pace on Saturday and kept growing on Sunday as well. It is expected to make an approximate gross of ₹4 - 4.5 crore on Sunday, which will be its best day yet.
By achieving such numbers, the total gross of the movie is expected to cross the ₹11 crore mark in just three days. While this does not seem like a huge breakthrough, it does indicate gradual success for the movie.
Positive Word-of-Mouth Driving Numbers
As per trade analysts, it seems like word-of-mouth has become an important factor behind the performance of this movie. The storytelling, its magnitude, and emotions have struck chord with the audience in general.
It looks like the theme of the movie, based on historical relevance and legacy, is doing better among viewers on weekends. It seems like family audiences are giving the show their support, especially on evening shows.
Performance Across Regions
Raja Shivaji has performed better in Maharashtra and select mass belts, where the story carries stronger cultural relevance. Single screens have shown improved occupancy, while multiplex growth has been moderate but steady.
Urban centers saw a slower start, but collections picked up as the weekend progressed, indicating that interest is building gradually rather than peaking early.
Riteish Deshmukh’s Box Office Moment
It is an important release for Riteesh Deshmukh, who is seen performing in a completely different role than the ones he usually takes up. There have been positive reviews for his performance from certain segments of the viewership.
The movie also gets a boost with the participation of Genelia Deshmukh, who is paired up with Riteish.
Weekday Test Ahead
As much as the positive performance on the weekends is good news for the film, it is going to be tested on weekdays when it comes to earnings.
Monday’s performance will determine whether the film continues to do well or experiences a huge fall.
Final Take
However, towards the close of Day 3, Raja Shivaji still lacks a big opening, although its gradual progress is encouraging. This film is exhibiting a trend that depends on the reaction of the audience as opposed to an opening day boom.
With good mouth-of-the-word buzz, the next one week should see where this film goes.