The historical epic Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, continues its phenomenal run at the box office, etching its name in Bollywood history. Based on the life of the Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the film has now crossed the coveted ₹600 crore milestone in India, becoming only the third film to achieve this feat after Pushpa 2 and Stree 2. Notably, Chhaava stands as the second Hindi-language Bollywood film to enter this elite club.
Dominating the Top 10
While initial reports celebrated the ₹600 crore mark, data from Sacnilk.com indicates that Chhaava is tantalizingly close to this number. Nevertheless, its impressive performance has already secured it a prominent position in the list of highest-grossing Hindi films. Here’s a look at the current top contenders according to Sacnilk:
Rank Movie Collection Hindi nett in ₹ (As per Sacnilk)
1 Pushpa: The Rule – Part 2 ₹812.14 crore
2 Stree 2 ₹597.99 crore
3 Chhaava ₹585.43 crore
4 Jawan ₹582.31 crore
5 Gadar 2 ₹525.7 crore
6 Pathaan ₹524.53 crore
7 Baahubali 2 The Conclusion ₹510.99 crore
8 Animal ₹502.98 crore
9 KGF Chapter 2 ₹435.33 crore
10 Dangal ₹374.43 crore
A Moment of Celebration
The film’s monumental success has been met with immense joy and pride by the cast and crew. Vicky Kaushal’s father, Sham Kaushal, shared a poster of the film on social media, expressing his gratitude with the words, “600 NOT OUT! #Chhaava crosses ₹600 crore milestone. Third film after #Pushpa2 (Hindi) and #Stree2 to achieve this success. All time BLOCKBUSTER. Thank you God and everyone for showering so much love on #Chhaava.”
Chhaava’s financial triumph extends beyond the Indian box office. As per Sacnilk, the film has surpassed ₹800 crore globally, reaching an estimated ₹807.6 crore, further solidifying its blockbuster status.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh also confirmed the film’s stellar earnings and shared an analysis of its all-time Indian collections, highlighting its remarkable journey.
Rashmika Mandanna, who portrayed Sambhaji Maharaj’s wife, Yesubai Bhonsle, shared her excitement on X (formerly Twitter), expressing her appreciation to the audience with a heartfelt, “You guys always make us happy.”
About the Historical Saga
Chhaava graced the silver screens on February 14th, with Vicky Kaushal delivering a powerful and captivating performance as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. His portrayal of Shivaji Maharaj’s valiant son resonated deeply with audiences. Following its successful theatrical run, Chhaava also premiered on Netflix on April 11th, bringing the inspiring story to a wider audience.
The film’s compelling narrative, coupled with stellar performances and grand production, has undoubtedly struck a chord with viewers, propelling it to unprecedented heights and firmly establishing Chhaava as a cinematic milestone in Indian cinema.