New Delhi, 2 May

'Raja Shivaji', featuring Riteish Deshmukh, has recorded the biggest opening day for a Marathi film by collecting Rs 12.40 crore nett at the domestic box office.

The Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company film is directed by Riteish Deshmukh and released in theatres on Friday in Marathi and Hindi.

It features the actor in the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

The makers shared the box office numbers with a post on their official Instagram handle on Saturday. It featured the film's poster. 'Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji. Day 1 India NBOC Rs 12.40 Cr*. Based on the inspiring life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj - The Founder of Hindavi Swarajya. 'Raja Shivaji' in cinemas near you. Book your tickets now | U/A 16+ | Marathi & Hindi,' read the caption.

According to the makers, the film traces the journey of Shivaji Maharaj from a young man who took a vow to challenge powerful forces to the leader who laid the foundation of Swarajya, and seeks to present his story to audiences beyond linguistic boundaries.

The film is presented by Jio Studios and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh under the banner of Mumbai Film Company.