Director Laxman Utekar’s epic historical drama, ‘Chhaava’, starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, continues its phenomenal box office run, though it narrowly missed the ₹400 crore milestone by the end of its second week.
Opening to a blockbuster start with ₹31 crore on February 14, the film—based on the life of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj—has smashed several records. Despite its strong performance, a significant 50% drop on day 14 (Thursday) saw the film collect ₹12 crore, bringing its total to ₹398.25 crore net in India, according to Sacnilk reports.
‘Chhaava’ Box Office Collection: Day-Wise Breakdown
| Day | Collection (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 [1st Friday] | 31 |
| Day 2 [1st Saturday] | 37 |
| Day 3 [1st Sunday] | 48.5 |
| Day 4 [1st Monday] | 24 |
| Day 5 [1st Tuesday] | 25.25 |
| Day 6 [1st Wednesday] | 32 |
| Day 7 [1st Thursday] | 21.5 |
| Week 1 Total | 219.25 |
| Day 8 [2nd Friday] | 23.5 |
| Day 9 [2nd Saturday] | 44 |
| Day 10 [2nd Sunday] | 40 |
| Day 11 [2nd Monday] | 18.57 |
| Day 12 [2nd Tuesday] | 18.5 |
| Day 13 [2nd Wednesday] | 23 |
| Day 14 [2nd Thursday] | 12 (early estimate) |
| Total Collection (India) | ₹398.25 Cr |
Occupancy Trends and Box Office Performance
🔹 The film saw a decline in occupancy, dropping from 34.43% on Wednesday to 18.58% on Thursday.
🔹 Morning shows recorded 10.56% occupancy, increasing slightly during the afternoon (16.96%), and peaked during evening (19.79%) and night (26.99%) shows.
🔹 Despite the slowdown, ‘Chhaava’ remains one of 2025’s biggest hits, cementing Vicky Kaushal’s position as a bankable leading star.
‘Chhaava’ Expands to Telugu Market
Recognizing the film’s growing popularity, the makers have announced a Telugu release on March 7, under Geetha Arts Distributions. The announcement was accompanied by a special poster featuring Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj with the caption:
“The epic tale of India’s courageous son, #Chhaava is now all set to roar in Telugu by popular demand. Witness the biggest spectacle #Chhaava in Telugu from March 7th. #ChhaavaTelugu Grand Release by #GeethaArtsDistributions. #ChhaavaInCinemas Now.”
This expansion is expected to further boost the film’s box office performance, potentially pushing it past the ₹450 crore mark in the coming weeks.
Final Verdict: ‘Chhaava’ Marches Towards ₹400 Crore and Beyond
✔ Biggest opening of 2025 with ₹31 Cr
✔ One of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of the year
✔ Telugu release on March 7 to expand its reach
✔ Expected to cross ₹400 Cr soon and continue its strong run
With its powerful storytelling, grand visuals, and stellar performances, ‘Chhaava’ has captivated audiences nationwide. The historic drama is far from slowing down, and with regional releases on the horizon, it is poised to shatter more records in the weeks ahead.
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