Tue Feb 18 11:02:39 UTC 2025: ## Bollywood Blockbuster: “Chhaava” Dominates Box Office, Earns Over ₹164 Crore Globally
**Mumbai, India** – Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna’s historical action drama, “Chhaava,” is proving to be a runaway success, becoming the first Bollywood blockbuster of 2025. The film, directed by Laxman Utekar, has already raked in ₹164.75 crore globally, surpassing its ₹130 crore production budget. Domestically, the film has crossed ₹140.5 crore.
Despite a 50.52% drop on Monday, earning ₹24 crore compared to Sunday’s ₹48.5 crore, “Chhaava’s” first Monday performance significantly outpaced all other Hindi releases this year. It earned nearly double the combined total of the seven next highest-grossing films on their respective first Mondays. This impressive performance maintains a strong box office presence, with an overall occupancy rate of 31.62% on Monday.
The film marks Rashmika Mandanna’s fourth consecutive theatrical hit, following the success of “Varisu,” “Animal,” and “Pushpa 2: The Rule.” Based on Shivaji Sawant’s Marathi novel, “Chhaava” chronicles the life of Sambhaji, the second ruler of the Maratha Confederacy. The film’s rapid success solidifies its position as a major commercial triumph for Bollywood in 2025.
**(Note: The information about the GBS outbreak in Maharashtra is unrelated to the film’s success and has been omitted from the news article to maintain focus.)**
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