Chhaava Box Office: Vicky Kaushal’s Epic Hits ₹100 Crore in Opening Weekend

Vicky’s Journey: From Zero to Hero!

Remember Vicky Kaushal from Masaan? That was way back in 2015! Since then, his career has soared. He’s proven his acting chops in many roles. He worked hard, honed his skills, and was ready for something big. And now, with Chhaava, he’s truly arrived! This historical drama hit theaters on February 14th. Guess what? In its first weekend, it raked in a massive ₹116.5 crore!

‘Chhaava’ Movie Magic: Who Made it Happen?

Laxman Utekar steered this ship as the director. Vicky Kaushal takes on the powerful role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Adding to the charm, Rashmika Mandanna plays Yesubai, his wife. Let’s talk numbers! On its opening Friday, Chhaava earned a whopping ₹31 crore. Saturday saw even more love, with collections jumping to ₹37 crore. That’s almost a 20% increase! And Sunday? It got even better. Early estimates suggest another 30% jump. The film earned ₹48.5 crores on day three. So, in just three days, Chhaava crossed ₹116.5 crore! These are still initial figures. The final numbers might be even higher!

Crowds are Loving ‘Chhaava’!

Let’s check out how many people went to see the movie. On Thursday occupancy was 50%. Friday saw a rise to 62%. Saturday footfall reached almost 33%, and Sunday it climbed to almost 50%! Afternoon shows on Saturday had 47% seats filled. Sunday afternoons jumped to 67%! Similarly, evening shows went from 52% occupancy on Saturday to a fantastic 73% on Sunday. Interestingly, night shows dipped a bit, going from 69% to around 60%.

What’s the Buzz About ‘Chhaava’?

Inspired by a book of the same name, Chhaava tells an epic tale. It’s about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, a legendary Indian warrior. It doesn’t show his entire life. Instead, it focuses on key moments from his life. The film highlights his unwavering dedication to “swaraj.” He stood strong as a true soldier.

Star Power Beyond the Leads

Besides Vicky and Rashmika, the movie has a stellar cast. Akshaye Khanna is also in the movie! He plays Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor and main villain. Furthermore, Ashutosh Rana, Divya Dutta, Diana Penty, and Vineet Kumar Singh also have important roles. They add even more depth to this historical drama. It looks like Chhaava is here to stay and win hearts!