Bollywood
Marathi Box Office: Raja Shivaji Adds Rs. 0.16 Cr in 6th Weekend; Deool Band 2 Needs Over 10 Cr To Surpass Its Marathi Net Record
The Marathi film industry is having an exceptional year in 2026, delivering one blockbuster after another. It started with the success of films like Krantijyoti Vidyalay Marathi Madhyam, and now the momentum has reached a peak with Raja Shivaji and Deool Band 2. Raja Shivaji, directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, has already established itself as the all-time leader, setting massive benchmarks for future films to chase. Meanwhile, Deool Band 2 is holding its own in its third week. The story, which follows a widow named Sangeeta and the deity Swami Samarth helping a debt-ridden village, has struck a chord with the rural audience. This combination of historical epics and socially relevant dramas is ensuring that 2026 remains a landmark year for the regional box office. Raja Shivaji has now officially etched its name in the history books by becoming the number one Marathi movie of all time in terms of worldwide collections. As it concluded its latest weekend, the film reached a staggering global gross total of 117.76 Crore. This includes a massive India gross of 113.49 Crore and an overseas contribution of 4.27 Crore. The total net collection currently stands at 96.18 Crore. The film's immense popularity is reflected on BookMyShow, where over 26 lakh tickets have been sold throughout its theatrical run so far. Even in its sixth week, it remains a preferred choice, with national chains reporting over 1,200 ticket sales this past weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Meanwhile, Deool Band 2 is showing incredible growth as it finishes its third weekend. On Day 18, which was this past Sunday, the film collected a net of 3.15 Crore, marking a healthy 21.2 percent jump from the previous day. This surge has brought its total worldwide gross to 70.28 Crore, with the entire amount coming from the domestic market. The total India net has now reached 59.75 Crore. The footfalls in national chains were particularly strong, with over 26,000 tickets sold across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis over the weekend. On Sunday alone, these chains saw approximately 15,400 tickets booked, with PVR accounting for nearly 5,500, INOX leading with 6,600, and Cinepolis contributing around 3,300 tickets. Marathi Movies Weekend Net Collection DAY RAJA SHIVAJI (MARATHI NET) DEOOL BAND 2 (MARATHI NET) Friday ₹ 0.03 Cr ₹ 1.40 Cr Saturday ₹ 0.05 Cr ₹ 2.60 Cr Sunday ₹ 0.08 Cr ₹ 3.15 Cr Weekend Total ₹ 0.16 Cr ₹ 7.15 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Ticket sales data on BookMyShow further confirm the high interest in Deool Band 2. The film has accumulated 1.25 million tickets across just 14 days of tracking on the platform. When looking at the internal industry rankings for Marathi net collections, Deool Band 2 is on the verge of climbing into the top tier. With its current Marathi net standing at 60 Crore, it is just 1 Crore away from surpassing the lifetime collection of the 2022 hit Ved, which stands at 61.20 Crore. Furthermore, it is currently chasing the all-time Marathi net record held by Raja Shivaji, needing roughly 10 Crore more to bridge that gap. The success of these films highlights a robust demand for diverse Marathi content, ranging from historical epics to spiritual dramas. Here are the Top - 5 Marathi films by their total Marathi net collections: Sairat: ₹ 80.97 Cr Baipan Bhari Deva: ₹ 76.28 Cr Raja Shivaji: ₹ 70.84 Cr Ved: ₹ 61.20 Cr Deool Band 2: ₹ 59.75 Cr As Deool Band 2 enters its fourth week, the industry will be watching closely to see if it can maintain this Sunday momentum and break into the top three of all time. With both films performing at such high levels, it is a landmark moment for the regional box office. Stay tuned for more analytical updates as we track the weekday performance of these Marathi blockbusters.
