Chhava: Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna’s Blockbuster Dominates the Box Office
Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna’s film Chhava has been making waves at the box office, surpassing several major films. Just recently, it outperformed Sunny Deol’s Gadar 2 in lifetime collections, and now it has also left behind Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal and Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan. Released on February 14, Chhava continues to break records even after more than a month in theaters.
Chhava’s Impressive Box Office Performance
Since its release, Chhava has grossed an impressive ₹562.38 crores in Hindi, significantly outpacing both Animal and Pathaan. To put this in perspective, Animal, which hit theaters on December 1, 2023, collected ₹556.36 crores in Hindi. Meanwhile, Pathaan, released on January 25, 2023, garnered ₹543.05 crores despite facing considerable backlash over its song “Besharam Rang” prior to its release.With Chhava now firmly established in the 500 crore club, it has shown remarkable earning potential over the past four weeks. Experts predict that its earnings could soon surpass the ₹600 crore mark, making it a significant milestone for Vicky Kaushal, who has achieved his first 500 crore film with this project.
The Story and Cast of Chhava
In Chhava, Vicky Kaushal portrays the character of Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of the legendary Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. His performance has garnered widespread acclaim, and audiences have become fans of his portrayal. Rashmika Mandanna plays his wife, Yesubai, while Akshaye Khanna takes on the role of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, delivering a stellar performance. Since its release, Chhava has consistently earned in double digits at the box office, not only in India but also internationally, where it has crossed the ₹750 crore mark globally. Made on a budget of ₹130 crores, there are strong expectations that this film could soon join the ₹1000 crore club.
