Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna’s historical action-drama Chhaava is creating waves at the box office, having crossed the significant Rs.200 crore milestone in India. The film, directed by Laxman Utekar, has proven itself to be a major commercial success, and it continues to perform exceptionally well both domestically and globally.
Box Office Performance
On its seventh day of release, Chhaava earned Rs.19.61 crore (nett) across all languages, pushing its total domestic collection to an impressive Rs.217.36 crore, according to the trade tracking website Sacnilk. The film’s Hindi version alone had a 23.42% occupancy on Thursday, with the evening shows attracting the most footfall at 28.88%. With Rs.31 crore on opening day, the film quickly surpassed Rs.100 crore within just three days of its release on February 14.
Globally, Chhaava has also made significant strides, crossing Rs.250 crore in worldwide box office earnings. The film has now become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, surpassing Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force, which grossed Rs.168 crore, to claim the title of Bollywood’s biggest film of the year.
About Chhaava and the Cast
Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava brings to life a historical epic with Vicky Kaushal portraying the legendary Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The film also stars Akshaye Khanna as Emperor Aurangzeb, with key roles played by Rashmika Mandanna, Vineet Kumar Singh, Ashutosh Rana, Neil Bhoopalam, and Diana Penty. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film has garnered immense praise from audiences, especially for its action sequences and compelling performances.
Behind the Scenes: Vicky Kaushal’s Preparation
Vicky Kaushal recently shared a detailed post on Instagram, revealing the grueling six-month preparation process he underwent for Chhaava. He highlighted the rigorous horse-riding and weapons training sessions, which were physically demanding and intense. Vicky described the training as “extremely rigorous,” with sessions lasting 6-8 hours each day, and spoke about how he often returned home to find new injuries from the action sequences. His dedication to the role is evident, with the actor mentioning how the discipline instilled in him during the training process was unlike anything he had experienced before.
Tax-Free Status in Madhya Pradesh and Goa
The film’s success continues to build momentum as it was recently made tax-free in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Goa, further boosting its visibility and audience reach.
With Chhaava achieving both critical and commercial success, it’s clear that this historical epic, packed with action and compelling performances, will continue to dominate the box office for weeks to come.
