Chhaava, the historical drama starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, continues to make waves at the box office, despite experiencing a 31.25% drop in collections on Day 7. The Laxman Utekar directorial, produced by Maddock Films, has been unstoppable at the box office, maintaining a stronghold in key markets, particularly in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and West Bengal.
Adding to its momentum, Chhaava has been declared tax-free in Madhya Pradesh and Goa, further boosting its appeal among audiences.
Chhaava Box Office Collection: India Net Earnings
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Chhaava collected ₹22 crore net in India on Day 7, bringing its first-week domestic earnings to ₹219.75 crore.
Day-wise Box Office Performance (India Net):
📌 Day 1 (Opening Day): ₹31 crore
📌 Day 6 (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti Boost): ₹32 crore
📌 Day 7 (Thursday): ₹22 crore
📌 Total Week 1 Collection (India Net): ₹219.75 crore
The film recorded an overall 27.96% Hindi occupancy on February 20, despite the slight drop in weekday collections.
Chhaava Worldwide Box Office Collection
Globally, Chhaava has amassed an impressive ₹270 crore within six days at the box office.
Breakdown of Global Earnings:
🌍 Overseas Collection: ₹33 crore gross
🎬 India Gross Collection: ₹236.85 crore gross
💰 Total Worldwide Gross: ₹270 crore
With its rapid pace, the film is well on track to cross the ₹300 crore mark within its second weekend.
Box Office Expert Reactions
Veteran trade analyst Taran Adarsh, who rated the film 4.5 stars, lauded Chhaava’s exceptional box office performance. In a post on X, he wrote:
“200 NOT OUT: ‘CHHAAVA’ IS SENSATIONAL… RECORD HOLD IN MAHARASHTRA… #Chhaava makes a grand entry into the ₹200 crore Club, aided by the #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharajJayanti holiday boost on Wednesday [Day 6].”
Meanwhile, trade analysts point out that Maharashtra remains the strongest market for Chhaava, with Rajasthan and West Bengal witnessing a significant rise in footfalls during mid-week screenings.
Chhaava Declared Tax-Free in Madhya Pradesh and Goa
To honor the legacy of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Goa announced that Chhaava will be exempt from entertainment tax in their states.
📢 Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav and Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant made the announcement on February 19, coinciding with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s birth anniversary.
The tax-free status is expected to further drive footfalls in these states, ensuring sustained box office momentum for the film.
Final Verdict: A Strong Contender for ₹300 Crore Club
With its strong domestic hold, growing international presence, and tax-free boost, Chhaava is set to storm past the ₹300 crore milestone in the coming days.
As it enters Week 2, all eyes are on whether Vicky Kaushal’s magnum opus can sustain its phenomenal run and cement its place among Bollywood’s highest-grossing historical films. 🚀🎬
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