Chhaava ruled in theatres, and during the initial week, it was the go-to plan for weekends and spare time. However, this week, the fourth week, Chhaava witnessed significant earnings drops compared to the previous weeks. Day 28 ended with only Rs. 4.5 crores in collection, bringing the total to 540.45 Crores. Despite the Telugu release, the numbers took a dive. Regardless, the collections will likely grow with the long weekend and the Holi festival ahead.
Box Office Collection Till Date
According to Sacnilk, Chhaava performed exceptionally in its first and second week. The movie broke box office records of several Indian films, including Pushpa 2, Bahubali 2, Animal and Gadar. Although there was a noticeable depression in the third-week collections, Chhaava’s presence in the theatres was challenging to several others. Things took a surprising turn only in the fourth week, where the highest collection was on Women’s Day, Day 23.
Here’s a complete breakdown:
- Week 1 Collection- ₹ 219.25 Cr
- Week 2 Collection- ₹ 180.25 Cr
- Week 3 Collection- ₹ 84.05 Cr
- Day 22 – ₹ 8.75 Cr
- Day 23 – ₹ 16.75 Cr
- Day 24 – ₹ 10.75 Cr
- Day 25- ₹ 6.25 Cr
- Day 26- ₹ 5 Cr
- Day 27 – ₹ 4.75 Cr
- Day 28- ₹ 4.5Cr
- Total- ₹ 540.45 Cr (early estimates)
Since the Telugu release, the occupancy rates in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have increased. On Day 28, Hyderabad had 14.75% occupancy, Vijayawada had 8.50%, Vizag-Visakhapatnam had 19.00%, Mahbubnagar 25.50% and Kakinada had 23.75%.
About Chhaava: Story and Cast
Chhaava was directed by Lakshman Utekar, and he was inspired by a Marathi novel by Shivaji Savant titled the same. The story narrates the sacrifices of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Shambaji Maharaj, Shivaji Maharaj’s son. A war between the Maratha Empire and the Mughal Empire was triggered after Shivaji Maharj’s death, and the movie shows how different people and strategies played out in the battle.
Actors Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna are in lead roles, while Akshaye Khanna, Ashutosh Rana, Divya Dutta, and Diana Penty play supporting yet pivotal roles.
Fans and critics loved Chhaava and the impact Vicky Kaushal’s acting made on them. Most of the fans had nothing but positive comments about the film, making you believe one would love it even if you were never a fan of history.
