5 March 2025
The cinematic juggernaut Chhaava, featuring the ever-charismatic Vicky Kaushal, is leaving an indelible mark on the box office landscape. With its eighth-day earnings reaching an impressive ₹23 crore, the film's domestic total has climbed to ₹242.25 crore. This puts it tantalizingly close to overtaking Vicky's previous mega-hit, Uri: The Surgical Strike, which garnered ₹244.14 crore. Fans and critics alike are buzzing as Chhaava prepares to become Kaushal's most formidable box office contender to date.
Internationally, Chhaava has already stormed past the ₹350 crore mark, swiftly establishing itself as one of the blockbuster highlights of 2024. The film, directed by the skilled Laxman Utekar and produced under the Maddock Films banner, pairs Vicky Kaushal with the enchanting Rashmika Mandanna. Rashmika continues to cement her status as a box office magnet following her triumphs in Animal and Pushpa 2. Her inclusion in the cast only adds to the film's draw, enticing audiences nationwide.
The remarkable box office run of Chhaava owes much to its high night show occupancy, which sits at a notable 51.49%. This trend underlines the film's appeal to family audiences, even as conversations circulate about the suitability of its intense content for younger viewers. Despite these concerns, the film's appeal remains undiminished, attracting viewers in droves.
In a remarkable feat, Chhaava has outpaced the lifetime earnings of blockbuster classics such as Dangal and Sanju, securing its place as the eighth highest-grossing Hindi film ever. The current box office projections suggest it won't stop there; with its momentum, Chhaava could soon challenge the colossal ₹500+ crore domestic benchmark set by Animal, potentially catapulting it into the echelons of the top five highest-grossing Hindi cinema achievements.
