Vicky Kaushal’s historical epic Chhaava is enjoying a phenomenal run at the box office, surpassing expectations and breaking records. The movie has now cleared the ₹300-crore mark in just 10 days of its release, making it one of the biggest Bollywood hits of 2023.
Despite facing stiff competition from the India vs Pakistan cricket match on Sunday, Chhaava managed to maintain its momentum and deliver one of the highest second-Sunday collections for a Hindi film. As per trade reports by Sacnilk, the film earned close to ₹108 crore during the second weekend, thereby becoming the second highest enr of a Hindi film during its second weekend.
A Box Office Sensation
Chhaava commenced with a great opening and it did ₹31 crore on the first day. It further started gaining momentum through the first weekend, with Saturday’s and Sunday’s collections being ₹37 crore and ₹48.5 crore, respectively. By the end of its first week, the film had amassed ₹219.25 crore.
The second weekend proved to be even more impressive, with Chhaava minting ₹44 crore on Saturday and ₹40 crore on Sunday, bringing its total domestic collection to ₹326.84 crore. The film’s success was also enhanced by the Shivaji Jayanti festivities in Maharashtra, which helped it hold its ground at the box office, even after a slight drop on Monday.
Vicky Kaushal’s Career-Defining Film
The Surgical Strike, which earned ₹244.14 crore. This also marks the first time Kaushal has led a film past the ₹300-crore mark, solidifying his status as one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars.
Due to the film’s success, Kaushal’s star power is on the rise and his strength as a performer can induce audiences to theaters with compelling acting. His acting as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj has been highly applauded the dramatic content of the movie has resonated with audiences all over the country.
About ‘Chhaava’
Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava is a retelling of Shivaji Sawant’s highly acclaimed Marathi novel with the same title. The movie narrates the life and the contribution of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, a glorious Maratha war hero who fought valiant battles against the Emperor Aurangzeb.
Besides Kaushal’s excellent performance, the movie has a great cast. Rashmika Mandanna plays Maharani Yesubai, Akshaye Khanna takes on the role of Aurangzeb, Divya Dutta portrays Soyarabai, Ashutosh Rana essays the role of Sarsenapati Hambirao Mohite, and Diana Penty appears as Zinat-un-Nissa Begum. Epic narrative, large scale and/or dramatic imagery and action (violence) scenes have all aided in the widespread popularity of the film with audiences.
Vicky Kaushal Expresses Gratitude
After the blockbuster film, Vicky Kaushal posted on Instagram expressing his thank you. Posting a picture of himself in the avatar of Sambhaji Maharaj, he typed, “No more an ‘Unsung’ hero!. Thank you, everyone. His post received an outpouring of love from fans and industry colleagues, further amplifying the film’s buzz.
What’s Next for Vicky Kaushal?
As Chhaava successfully holds the box office, all eyes are on Vicky Kaushal’s next big release. The actor is slated to work with the acclaimed director Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Love and War, the other actors will be Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.
Being on the climb towards even more milestones, Chhaava is a vindication of the stature Kaushal has gained in Bollywood and of the love of audiences for well-made historic epics. Thanks to its solid word-of-mouth and continuous momentum, the movie is predicted to contribute to the impressive totals of its box office gross over the coming weeks.
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