Sun Feb 23 08:31:28 UTC 2025: ## Bollywood Blockbuster! “Chhaava” Sets Box Office Records

**Mumbai, India –** Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna’s historical drama, *Chhaava*, has stormed the Bollywood box office, becoming the first blockbuster of 2025 and shattering previous records. The film saw a remarkable 87.23% surge in earnings on its second Saturday, grossing ₹44 crore (approximately $5.3 million USD) and bringing its total net collection in India to ₹286.75 crore (approximately $34.8 million USD).

*Chhaava*’s success has propelled it to become Kaushal’s highest-grossing film, surpassing his previous hits *Uri: The Surgical Strike* and *Raazi*. The film’s strong performance continues across India, with high occupancy rates reported in major cities like Pune (85.75%), Chennai (81.50%), Mumbai (74%), and Delhi-NCR (46%). With over 6,530 shows running nationwide, audience interest remains remarkably high.

For Mandanna, *Chhaava* marks her third consecutive Bollywood blockbuster exceeding ₹200 crore, following the massive successes of *Pushpa 2: The Rule* and *Animal*. This consistent box office triumph solidifies her position as one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars. The film’s rapid success, exceeding ₹250 crore in just nine days, positions *Chhaava* as a major cinematic triumph for both leads and the entire production team.

**(Note: The unrelated information about smoking and kidney health has been omitted from the news article as it is not relevant to the film’s success.)**

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