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Riteish Deshmukh's historical epic 'Raja Shivaji' has surpassed 'sairat' to become the highest-grossing Marathi film globally, earning Rs 114.80 crore worldwide. The film achieved this milestone with strong box office performance, particularly in its opening weeks, driven by audience word-of-mouth and a deep emotional connect with the subject matter.

Actor-filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh paid a heartfelt tribute to his late father and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on his birth anniversary on Tuesday, sharing an emotional family moment on social media.

Fans are buzzing with excitement after 'sairat' stars Rinku Rajguru and Akash Thosar posted a playful photo on Instagram. The pair, beloved for their captivating portrayal in the 2016 Marathi box office success that inspired a Bollywood adaptation, brought back fond memories of their dynamic on-screen romance.

Historical drama 'Raja Shivaji' has achieved a significant box office milestone, becoming the second highest-earning Marathi film ever. Surpassing 'Baipan Bhari Deva', the film is now nearing the coveted Rs 100 crore mark, trailing only 'sairat'. Directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, the movie continues its impressive run.

A non-poisonous snake was safely rescued from Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartments on Monday, with a wrangler and officials present. Meanwhile, the actor's recent film 'Raja Shivaji' has become a Marathi box office hit. Khan is gearing up for his August 14 release 'Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace' and is also filming an untitled action entertainer with Nayanthara. Read on to know more in detail.

Riteish Deshmukh's historical epic 'Raja Shivaji' is achieving remarkable box office success, crossing Rs 20 crore in its second week and nearing Rs 73.15 crore net. The film has amassed Rs 86.65 crore worldwide in just 12 days, positioning it to potentially become the second highest-grossing Marathi film ever, challenging 'sairat's' record.

Riteish Deshmukh's directorial debut, 'Raja Shivaji,' has shattered Marathi box office records, raking in a massive Rs 11 crore on its opening day. The historical drama achieved this feat with a remarkable Rs 8 crore from its Marathi version alone, surpassing previous benchmarks. Strong advance bookings and widespread occupancy across Maharashtra contributed to this historic launch.

Riteish Deshmukh's 'Raja Shivaji' has stormed the box office, achieving a massive Rs 40.34 crore opening weekend. The historical drama, led by its strong Marathi performance, secured its third double-digit collection on Sunday, surpassing Rs 33.90 crore net. This blockbuster debut sets new records for Marathi cinema, outperforming previous hits and exceeding initial expectations.

Riteish Deshmukh's directorial debut, 'Raja Shivaji', starring himself as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is poised for a record-breaking opening. Impressive advance bookings, especially for the Marathi version, suggest a strong debut. The film's success hinges on its Hindi and Telugu releases to cross the Rs 10 crore mark, aiming to surpass 'sairat' and 'Timepass 2' for the biggest Marathi film opening.

The actress talks about her latest series and why she quit her thriving television career.

Riteish Deshmukh's 'Raja Shivaji' is poised for a monumental Marathi box office debut, potentially shattering opening day records. Advance bookings are soaring, with nearly 1 lakh tickets sold and Rs 2.5 crore already collected. Trade experts project a massive Rs 6-7 crore net for the Marathi version alone, with the Hindi release adding over Rs 1 crore.

Filmmaker Nagraj Manjule explores long-form storytelling with his OTT debut ‘Matka King’, inspired by ‘Game of Thrones’. Set in 1960s Bombay, the series follows a cotton trader navigating ambition and power. Moving beyond his usual themes, Manjule embraces creative risks while drawing from personal memories to shape this layered narrative.

Friday's OTT hits (Apr 17, 2026): 'Matka King', 'Assi', 'Roommates', 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh', 'The Bride!', Alpha Males S5.

Actor Vijay Varma drew parallels between his own arrival in Mumbai with limited possessions and his character Brij Bhatti in the upcoming series "Matka King." The series, set in 1960s Mumbai, follows Bhatti's rise as an enterprising cotton trader who creates a sensation with a new gambling system. Varma expressed his long-held dream of collaborating with director Nagraj Popatrao Manjule.

In an intensive review session, Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash assessed the progress of rural development initiatives in West Champaran. He highlighted the importance of adhering to timelines while maintaining high standards.

Janhvi Kapoor may often come across as composed and cheerful in public, but she has now revealed that the period following her debut film Dhadak was far more emotionally turbulent than it appeared. Janhvi revisited her state of mind around the film’s release in 2018. Despite the film’s commercial success and positive feedback, she said her personal experience was marked by self-doubt and emotional distress.

The Orissa High Court has cancelled the suspension of registration certificates for multiple Hyva trucks. These vehicles were allegedly involved in illegal sand transportation in Jagatsinghpur. The court ruled that the Regional Transport Officer wrongly used provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. Authorities lacked jurisdiction for the suspension without statutory violations.

The Orissa High Court quashed the Jagatsinghpur RTO's order suspending registration certificates of multiple trucks involved in alleged illegal sand transportation. Justice B.P. Routray ruled the RTO wrongly invoked Section 53 of the Motor Vehicles Act, as vehicles had valid permits during seizure. The court found no evidence of statutory violations justifying the suspension.

Traders in Jamshedpur are rallying against a sudden rent surge in the government-managed sairat bazaars, alleging that the JNAC overlooked critical input from the local business community. This significant price hike impacts more than 7,700 shops and has ignited protests, with merchants calling for urgent discussions with officials.

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is known to follow Marathi films regularly and the latest addition to the list is Nagraj Manjule's 'sairat'.

While it’s a common practice for Hindi films to inspire names of events and places, a Marathi film doing the same was unheard of. But then came 'sairat' and soon everything went 'Zingaat'.

Amassing a total of Rs 25.50 crores in a week's time, Nagraj Manjule's Marathi films 'sairat' has shattered BO records.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has shared a poster of 'sairat' actor Aakash Thosar's next film 'FU'.

The biggest winner of the night was ‘sairat’ with a massive total of 11 Filmfare awards. Here is the complete list of those who won big at the Jio Filmfare Awards Marathi 2017.

Even as Marathi cinema continues to win laurels at various international film festivals, Zee Studios��� latest Marathi venture, 'sairat', has created history.

A few days after actor Irrfan Khan expressed his views about 'sairat' on Twitter, reports suggest that he will be watching the film with his friends and family soon.

The Marathi film 'sairat' has continued its golden run into the third week and is breaking records on its way.

In a relief to residents, the state government has put on hold the revised holding tax and sairat bazar tax which were imposed under the Mango Notified Area Committee (MNAC), the Jugsalai Municipal Council (JMC), the Jhumri Telaiya Municipal Council (JTMC) and the Domchanch

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has praised last year's Marathi romantic drama 'sairat' and called it a 'wonder'.