Chhaava Box Office: Vicky Kaushal’s Biggest Opener Hits ₹47.25 Cr Worldwide

Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava Opens to a Record-Breaking Box Office CollectionChhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, has set the box office on fire with its massive opening. Released on February 14, 2025, the historical drama has emerged as the biggest Bollywood opener of the year so far. The film grossed ₹47.25 crore worldwide on its first day, bringing it close to the ₹50 crore club. The strong audience response and critical acclaim suggest that Chhaava is set for a successful run in the coming days.According to Sacnilk, Chhaava collected ₹31 crore (net) in India on Day 1, while its gross collection in the country stood at ₹37.25 crore. The film also performed well overseas, adding ₹10 crore to its total. With such an impressive start, industry experts predict that the film will cross ₹60 crore on Day 2, as it continues to draw large crowds to theatres.Critics and audiences alike have praised Chhaava for its gripping storytelling, intense battle sequences, and powerful performances. Renowned film critic Taran Adarsh rated the film 4.5 stars out of 5, calling it “spectacular” and highlighting Vicky Kaushal’s outstanding performance. He described the film as a perfect blend of history, emotions, patriotism, and action, further solidifying Vicky’s position as one of Bollywood’s finest actors.With Chhaava, Vicky Kaushal has achieved the highest opening of his career. His previous films, such as Bad Newz (2024) and Sam Bahadur (2023), had decent openings, but Chhaava has surpassed them all. His past films like Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) and Raazi (2018) were also box office successes, but his latest film has set a new benchmark.Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, Chhaava is based on the Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant. The film tells the story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who took over the Maratha Empire after his father’s demise. Akshaye Khanna, who plays Aurangzeb, makes a powerful comeback, while Rashmika Mandanna portrays Yesubai Bhonsale. The film showcases the intense struggle of the Marathas against the Mughal empire, making it a must-watch for history lovers.With such an overwhelming response, Chhaava is on its way to becoming one of the biggest blockbusters of 2025. The film’s success reflects the audience’s appreciation for well-crafted historical dramas, and Vicky Kaushal’s performance is being widely celebrated. If the current trend continues, Chhaava could break multiple box office records in the coming weeks.