Vicky Kaushal’s latest venture, Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar, hit theaters on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2025. The film, a biopic of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has generated significant buzz, leading to impressive advance bookings and high expectations for its box office performance.
Advance Bookings Indicate Strong Opening
According to reports, Chhaava sold approximately 5 lakh tickets across India in advance bookings for its opening day, resulting in a gross of ₹13.79 crore. This positions the film as one of the highest advance booking grossers in recent Bollywood history.
Projected Box Office Collections
Trade analysts predict that Chhaava is set to achieve a remarkable opening, with estimates suggesting collections between ₹22 to ₹25 crore on its first day. If these projections hold true, the film will not only become Vicky Kaushal’s highest opener, surpassing Uri: The Surgical Strike (which opened at ₹8.20 crore), but also the biggest Bollywood opener of 2025 to date.
Potential to Break Valentine’s Day Records
Chhaava is also poised to set a new benchmark for Valentine’s Day releases. The current record is held by Gully Boy, which earned ₹19.40 crore on its opening day in 2019. Given the current momentum, Chhaava is expected to surpass this figure, establishing a new record for Valentine’s Day box office collections.
Critical Reception and Audience Expectations
Early reviews highlight Vicky Kaushal’s compelling portrayal of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, with critics praising his performance as both powerful and nuanced. The film’s blend of historical narrative and cinematic grandeur has resonated with audiences, contributing to its strong box office prospects.
Conclusion
Chhaava is on track to make a significant impact at the box office, with projections indicating a record-breaking opening. The combination of Vicky Kaushal’s star power, compelling storytelling, and strategic release timing has set the stage for a successful run. As the film continues to attract audiences, it will be interesting to see how it performs in the coming weeks.
