Sun Feb 16 04:27:08 UTC 2025: ## Vicky Kaushal’s “Chhaava” Scores Big at Box Office, Crossing ₹47 Crore Globally
**MUMBAI** – Vicky Kaushal’s period drama “Chhaava,” depicting the life of Maratha King Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has enjoyed a strong opening weekend at the box office. The film, directed by Laxman Utekar and also starring Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna, raked in a total of ₹47.25 crore globally in its first two days.
Domestically, “Chhaava” grossed ₹37.25 crore, exceeding its opening day collection of ₹31 crore by ₹36.5 crore (a 17.74% increase) on Saturday. This marks the biggest opening for a Vicky Kaushal film. Occupancy rates were particularly high in Pune (89.25%) and Mumbai (74.75%), indicating strong audience interest.
The film also performed well internationally, earning ₹10 crore overseas. The positive reception, both nationally and internationally, suggests strong audience engagement with the film’s patriotic theme and performances. While the film’s budget is reportedly ₹130 crore, its initial box office success offers a promising start.
“Chhaava” will eventually stream on Netflix, though a specific release date is yet to be announced. The film has garnered positive online reviews, with praise directed at Kaushal’s performance and the overall cinematic experience.
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