Chhaava Box Office Sensation: How Vicky Kaushal’s Film Outshined Bollywood Giants

Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna‘s ‘Chhaava’ has swept the box office. Released on February 14, it has become the biggest Hindi film of the year till now, with a phenomenal collection of approximately Rs471.9 crore nett in India after 19 days. The period drama recounts the life and brave exploits of Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji, impressing audiences while continuing to draw crowds to theatres.

A Start to Break All Records

The day ‘Chhaava’ had its release in the theatres was the day that it was deemed fit for greatness. In its very first week, it recorded collections totaling Rs 219.25 crore nett in India. The piece maintained its momentum in week two, collecting an additional Rs 180.25 crore. The third weekend saw ‘Chhaava’ further cement its status as a box office behemoth with collections of Rs 22 crore on Saturday and Rs 24.25 crore on Sunday.

Week 1: 219.25 crores

Week 2: 180.25 crores

Friday: 13 crores

Saturday: 22 crores

Sunday: 24.25 crores

Monday: 7.75 crores

Tuesday: 5.4 crores

Total: 471.9 crores

Unopposed at the Box Office

The reason behind the success of Chhaava more than anything else was that it was faced with no competition at the box office. The film enjoyed a clear window in theaters, since there have been no recent releases, major or minor, like ‘Mere Husband Ki Biwi’ or ‘Superboys of Malegaon’, that could pose a serious threat to the film’s reign. Thus, along with this unchallenged run, Chhaava maintained very strong box office numbers and continued to run smoothly.

Comparisons with Other Bollywood Blockbusters

While ‘Chhaava’ has already surpassed several notable Hindi films, including ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ (2017), ‘PK’ (2014), and ‘Sanju’ (2014), it still has some ground to cover to match the benchmarks set by ‘Gadar 2’ (2023) and ‘Pathaan’ (2023). However, the film’s current trajectory suggests that it has the potential to reach these milestones in the coming weeks.

Top 10 Highest-Grossing Bollywood Films Ever

As of now, ‘Chhaava’ is the sixth highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time. Here’s a look at the top 10 highest-grossing Bollywood films, as reported by Sacnilk:

Jawan (2023): Rs 640.25 crore
Stree 2 (2024): Rs 597.99 crore
Animal (2023): Rs 553.87 crore
Pathaan (2023):Rs 543.09 crore
Gadar 2 (2023): Rs 525.7 crore
Chhaava (2025): Rs 471.92 crore
Dangal (2016): Rs 387.38 crore
Sanju (2018): Rs 342.57 crore
PK (2014):Rs 340.8 crore
Tiger Zinda Hai (2017): Rs 339.16 crore

Vicky Kaushal's Milestone Achievement

For Vicky Kaushal, ‘Chhaava’ marks a significant milestone in his career. The film is his first to enter the Rs 400 crore club, and if it crosses the Rs 500 crore benchmark, it will set a new record for the actor. Additionally, ‘Chhaava’ will be the second film from Maddock Films, after ‘Stree 2’, to achieve this remarkable feat.

Stellar Performances and Strong Cast

Apart from Vicky Kaushal, ‘Chhaava’ boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Akshay Khanna as Aurangzeb and Viineet Kumar Siingh as Kavi Kalash. Their powerful performances have been widely praised by audiences and critics alike. The film also features notable actors like Divya Dutta, Ashutosh Rana, and Diana Penty in significant roles, adding depth and gravitas to the narrative.

Rashmika Mandanna's Record-Breaking Streak

Rashmika Mandanna, who plays a pivotal role in ‘Chhaava’, continues her winning streak at the box office. Following the success of ‘Animal’ and ‘Pushpa 2’, ‘Chhaava’ has further solidified her status as one of the most bankable stars in the industry. Her last three films have collectively grossed over Rs 3000 crore worldwide, surpassing the earnings of Shah Rukh Khan’s last three releases combined.

International Box Office Success

The success of ‘Chhaava’ isn’t limited to the Indian market. The film has also performed exceptionally well internationally, nearing the Rs 650 crore mark worldwide. This global success has helped ‘Chhaava’ overtake the earnings of Hollywood blockbusters like ‘Avengers: Endgame’ and ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ in the Indian market.

The Road Ahead: Can Chhaava Overthrow Gadar 2 and Pathaan?

Now that Chhaava is still running in theatres without competition, all around there is a question: Can it best the lifetime collections of Gadar 2 and Pathaan? Both films had approximately Rs 525 crores domestic collections, and Chhaava’s getting close to that figure with great speed. If it carries the current momentum onward, chances are really strong for him to break into the already established top five Hindi films with the highest earnings ever.

A Milestone for Maddock Films

Thus far, the success of Chhaava has been attributed to its gripping storyline, great acting, and aggressive marketing. With Maddock Films bringing two films from the top five biggest Hindi films ever – Stree 2 and Chhaava – the production house now reliably positions itself as an industry powerhouse.

That said, now barely nearing the Rs 500 crore mark in domestic collections, and even now breaking several records worldwide, just how far this historical epic will go is yet to be seen. However, what is for sure is that ‘Chhaava’ has established a good place in Bollywood history and has created a new bar for future releases.