Vicky Kaushal’s latest release, Chhaava, has stormed the box office, emerging as his all-time highest opening day grosser. The historical action film, directed by Laxman Utekar, raked in an impressive Rs. 33.10 crore on its first day, surpassing all his previous films by a significant margin. Said to be a historical action drama based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of the great Maratha warrior Shivaji Maharaj. The film is an adaptation of the celebrated Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant and features Rashmika Mandanna in a pivotal role. Laxman Utekar, known for his successful directorial ventures, brings this gripping saga of valour and sacrifice to the big screen.
With collections nearly three times higher than his second-best opener, Bad Newz that collected Rs. 8.62 crore, Chhaava has set a new benchmark for the actor. Compared to Uri: The Surgical Strike, one of Kaushal’s biggest career-defining films, Chhaava has achieved nearly four times the day-one collection. The film’s record-breaking numbers reaffirm Vicky Kaushal’s rising stature as a box-office force and demonstrate the audience’s appetite for well-executed historical dramas.
As for the stunning opening day business of the film, trade states that given the film’s deep-rooted connection to Maratha history, it witnessed an exponential rise in collections in Maharashtra, where audiences turned out in massive numbers. The film’s impact was particularly strong in Pune, Mumbai, and Nashik, reaffirming the state’s love for this historical epic. Early estimates suggest that Maharashtra alone contributed nearly Rs. 18-20 crore to the opening day figure, making it the highest regional contribution for any Vicky Kaushal film.
With a phenomenal opening, Chhaava is poised for a strong weekend and a long box-office run. It is expected to cross major milestones in the coming days and could become one of the highest-grossing films of the year. As for Vicky Kaushal’s journey from delivering content-driven hits to achieving massive commercial success with Chhaava, the phenomenon showcases his ever-growing star power.
Vicky Kaushal’s All-Time Highest Opening Day Grossers at a glance:
Chhaava – Rs. 33.10 crore
Bad Newz – Rs. 8.62 crore (3.8x lower than Chhaava)
Uri: The Surgical Strike – Rs. 8.20 crore (4x lower than Chhaava)
Raazi – Rs. 7.53 crore (4.4x lower than Chhaava)
Sam Bahadur – Rs. 5.75 crore (5.8x lower than Chhaava)
