Laxman Utekar’s historic action film Chhaava, based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and starring Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna, continues its strong run at the box office. The film, which was released on February 14, has collected Rs 326.75 crore so far, according to early estimates from Sacnilk.
Box Office Performance
Chhaava witnessed a significant jump in collections over its second weekend. The film earned Rs 40 crore on its second Sunday, bringing its total to Rs 326.75 crore net in India. It opened with a solid Rs 31 crore net on its first day and collected Rs 219.25 crore in its first week.
The second-weekend earnings have been impressive, with Rs 23.5 crore net on its second Friday, marking a 9.30% increase from Rs 21.5 crore on Thursday. The upward trend continued on its second Saturday, where it recorded an 87.23% jump, collecting Rs 44 crore.
With audiences showing interest in Chhaava and the story of Sambhaji Maharaj, Vicky Kaushal expressed his gratitude in an Instagram post. He wrote, “No more an ‘Unsung’ Hero! Thank you everyone… Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj ki Jai.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also praised the film during his address at the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan at Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi. He acknowledged Chhaava’s success, saying, “Maharashtra and Mumbai have elevated Hindi cinema and Marathi films. And these days, Chhaava is making waves.”
As the film enters its second week with strong momentum, industry experts predict that it may continue its successful run and reach new box office milestones.
