The Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utrekar, continues its stellar box office run. Released on February 14, 2025, the film opened to a thunderous response, particularly in Maharashtra, where its business skyrocketed over the opening weekend. Riding on the massive wave of appreciation and audience demand, Chhaava quickly raced past the Rs. 100 crore mark in Mumbai alone, firmly establishing its dominance at the box office.
By the end of its first week, Chhaava had not only crossed Rs. 200 crore at the domestic box office but also set its sights on the Rs. 300 crore mark, which trade experts predict could be breached by the end of its second weekend. What makes this feat even more remarkable is the territory-wise breakdown of the film’s collections, highlighting Mumbai’s massive contribution to its overall earnings. From the total domestic earnings of Rs. 249.31 crore, the Mumbai circuit alone contributed Rs. 104.52 crore, making up approximately 41.9% of the film’s total business. This overwhelming share further underscores the film’s tremendous appeal in Maharashtra, given its subject matter centered on the Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
Following Mumbai, the Delhi-UP circuit emerged as the second-highest contributor, collecting Rs. 36.45 crore, and accounting for 14.6% of the film’s total collections. The film’s business in East Punjab stood at Rs. 19.30 crore, contributing 7.7%, while the Central Punjab region amassed Rs. 12.86 crore, making up 5.2% of the overall earnings. Additionally, Central India raked in Rs. 8.85 crore, contributing 3.6% to Chhaava’s staggering domestic collection.
Being a film rooted in Maratha history, Chhaava was expected to perform exceptionally well in Maharashtra, and it has not only met but surpassed those expectations. The film’s consistent growth in earnings and its widespread appeal across territories indicate that it is far from slowing down. As Chhaava enters its second weekend, trade analysts anticipate a further surge in collections, possibly propelling the film toward the Rs. 300 crore milestone. If the current trend continues, Chhaava could well become Vicky Kaushal’s highest-grossing film to date, cementing its place among Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters
