Vicky Kaushal and Akshaye Khanna’s historical drama “Chhaava” has achieved remarkable success at the box office, setting new milestones within its first five days of release. Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, the film portrays the life of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
Box Office Performance
“Chhaava” commenced its journey with an impressive opening weekend, surpassing the ₹100 crore mark. On its fifth day, the film maintained its momentum, earning ₹24.5 crore, which brought its total net collection in India to ₹165 crore. The gross domestic collection stands at ₹168.6 crore, while the worldwide earnings have reached ₹195.6 crore, including ₹27 crore from overseas markets.
Surpassing Previous Records
This stellar performance has positioned “Chhaava” as Vicky Kaushal’s second-highest-grossing film, overtaking the lifetime collections of “Raazi” and “Sam Bahadur.” It is now only ₹50 crore shy of surpassing “Uri: The Surgical Strike,” which grossed ₹244.14 crore, to become Kaushal’s biggest hit to date.
Audience Reception
The film has received widespread acclaim, with particular praise for its storytelling, direction, and performances. Occupancy rates have been notably high in regions like Pune, which reported a 69% occupancy on Tuesday with 705 shows. Mumbai followed with 54% occupancy across 1,419 shows, while Delhi-NCR had an 18% occupancy with 1,318 shows. The positive reception in Maharashtra and southern states has significantly contributed to the film’s robust box office performance.
Film Details
“Chhaava” features a talented ensemble cast, including Rashmika Mandanna as Maharani Yesubai, Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb, Ashutosh Rana as Sarsenapati Hambirrao Mohite, and Divya Dutta as Soyrabai. The film’s music is composed by A.R. Rahman, with lyrics by Irshad Kamil. It is an adaptation of the Marathi novel “Chhava” by Shivaji Sawant, bringing the valorous story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj to the silver screen.
As “Chhaava” continues its theatrical run, it is poised to set new records and further solidify its place in Bollywood’s box office history.
