Laxman Utekar’s historical action drama Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, has taken the box office by storm. The film, which chronicles the life of Maratha Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, witnessed a phenomenal start at the ticket windows, posting an extraordinary opening weekend collection of Rs. 121.34 crore. Given its strong connection to Maratha history, Chhaava saw an unprecedented surge in Maharashtra. The film’s business in the state has been simply fantabulous, smashing records left, right, and centre. The overwhelming response in this region has played a major role in driving the film’s stellar performance, with theatres running houseful across major cities. The film’s authentic portrayal of Sambhaji Maharaj’s story and its gripping narrative have deeply resonated with the local audience, resulting in an exponential rise in collections.
In terms of speed, Chhaava has emerged as one of the fastest films to breach the coveted Rs. 100 crore mark in 2025. The numbers highlight Chhaava’s dominance as it crossed Rs. 100 crore in just three days, significantly faster than Sky Force, which took eight days to reach the milestone. The massive response in Maharashtra, coupled with strong North India business, has propelled Chhaava to the top of the box office leader board for 2025.
While Maharashtra spearheaded the film’s success, Chhaava also performed impressively in North India. As the weekend progressed, collections saw a significant spike across the remaining territories, particularly on Sunday, as positive word-of-mouth and critical acclaim fuelled audience footfall. With a stronghold in Hindi-speaking markets, the Vicky Kaushal starrer managed to bring in an impressive box office tally, solidifying its status as one of the biggest openers of the year.
With Chhaava crossing the Rs. 100 crore mark in just three days, its performance in the upcoming Monday-to-Thursday period will be crucial in determining its long-term box office trajectory. If the film manages to maintain its momentum, it is poised to become one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of the year. With a gripping storyline, stellar performances, and powerful visuals, the film is on track for a blockbuster run at the box office. All eyes are now on its weekday collections to see if it can continue this unstoppable streak.
Fastest Rs. 100 cr Grossers of 2025
Chhaava – Rs. 121.34 cr – 3 Days
Sky Force – Rs. 129.95 cr – 8 Days
