Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna, continues to break records at the box office, demonstrating its impressive performance during weekdays as well. This biographical war drama has amassed significant revenues, amassing Rs 19.23 crore on its second Tuesday alone, bringing the total collections to Rs 372.84 crore. It is important to note how this figure positions Chhaava just shy of the record held by Pushpa 2, which garnered Rs 19.50 crore.
For reference, the highest second Tuesday grossers of all time now include:
- Pushpa 2: Rs 19.50 crore
- Chhaava: Rs 19.23 crore
- Baahubali 2: Rs 15.75 crore
- Jawan: Rs 14.80 crore
- Animal: Rs 12.37 crore
- Stree 2: Rs 12.25 crore
- Gadar 2: Rs 12.10 crore
Looking forward, with the auspicious timing of Maha Shivratri, there's potential for even greater earnings, as experts anticipate collective revenues could surge to approximately Rs 30 crore for Wednesday's box office performance.
Chhaava, which narratively revolves around the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has also seen success by outpacing several other blockbuster films, such as Sultan, PK, and Sanju. With aspirations to surpass the lifetime Indian box office collection of Aamir Khan's Dangal, which stands at Rs 387.38 crore, Chhaava looks set to make headlines again soon. Many industry analysts predict it can easily breach the Rs 400 crore mark by the end of the current week.
This film, directed by Laxman Utekar - who had success with previous works like Luka Chuppi and Mimi - is adapted from Shivaji Sawant's acclaimed book. It features prominent figures such as Diana Penty, Ashutosh Rana, and Vineet Kumar Singh, among others. This film marks the second collaboration between Utekar and the production company led by Dinesh Vijan, following the film Zara Hatke Zara Bachke.
Social media buzz has been significant around Chhaava's potential release dubbed for regional audiences, particularly the Telugu-speaking demographic. An official announcement from the production team stated: "The epic tale of India’s courageous son, Chhaava, is now all set to roar in Telugu by popular demand. Witness the biggest spectacle, Chhaava, in Telugu from March 7th, #ChhaavaTelugu Grand Release by #GeethaArtsDistributions." This indicates the filmmakers' strategy to tap more market segments and engage with wider audience demographics.
Rashmika Mandanna herself, who has made her name predominantly within the Telugu film industry, expressed her excitement about this alternate release, stating, "Heard your wishes and we made it come true, Chhaava is now releasing in Telugu! Thank you for your love, guys!" Her popularity might significantly boost box office numbers, as many Hindi films like Dhoom 3 and Brahmastra have performed well when released in Telugu.
With the absence of major releases until March 14, Chhaava is well-positioned to maintain its momentum at the box office. It could potentially evolve to cross the Rs 500 crore milestone if trends continue positively. Notably, this is Vicky Kaushal's highest-grossing film to date, solidifying his status as one of the bankable stars of Bollywood. Anticipation is also building surrounding his next project, Love & War, directed by the illustrious Sanjay Leela Bhansali, which features talents like Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Such involvement heralds hopes for another major box office contender, scheduled for release in 2026.
Indeed, Chhaava's success story is shaping up to be quite the spectacle, and audiences eagerly await the new milestones it may achieve.