Sat Feb 15 13:52:50 UTC 2025: ## “Chhaava” Shatters Box Office Records, Surpasses ₹53 Crore in Two Days
**Mumbai, [Date]** – Vicky Kaushal’s historical drama “Chhaava,” released on Valentine’s Day, has created box office history. The film, which depicts the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, garnered the biggest opening of 2025, surpassing all Bollywood and recent South Indian releases.
Early estimates suggest the film raked in a staggering ₹33.1 crore on its opening day. By 6:50 PM on day two, “Chhaava” had already added another ₹20.02 crore, bringing its total weekend collection to a phenomenal ₹53.12 crore (unofficial figures). These figures are preliminary and may be subject to revision.
Remarkably, “Chhaava’s” two-day collection surpasses the lifetime earnings of four other major 2025 releases combined. The combined lifetime collections of “Azaad,” “Emergency,” “Loveyapa,” and “Badass Ravikumar” total approximately ₹39.45 crore – a figure significantly eclipsed by “Chhaava” in just 48 hours. It also surpassed the total collection of “Deva” within a matter of hours.
Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Maddock Films, “Chhaava” boasts a star-studded cast including Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, Akshay Khanna, Ashutosh Rana, and Vineet Kumar Singh. The film, reportedly made on a budget of ₹130 crore, is receiving widespread critical acclaim for its performances and historical depiction.
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