Chhaava has dominated theatres for over two weeks and continues to do so, even after finally crossing the 400 crore mark. As expected, the weekend invited those looking forward to a break and an opportunity to catch this epic film on the big screen.
Chhaava Box Office Collection So Far
The 17th day, 2nd March, ended with 25 crores in box office collection and boosted the net total to 459 crores. Today, on day 18, Sachnilk reported that Chhaava had already earned 0.03 crores in all theatres of all languages. It seems that the wave of patriotism created by this film is unstoppable. But can Chhaava touch the next milestone, the 500 crore mark, in India this week? The worldwide collection has already reached 566.65 crores; can it reach 600 crores?
Here’s a breakdown of the box office collection:
- Week 1 Collection- ₹ 219.25 Cr
- Week 2 Collection- ₹ 180.25 Cr
- Day 15- ₹ 13 Cr
- Day 16- ₹ 22 Cr
- Day 17- ₹ 25 Cr
- Day 18- ₹ 0.03 Cr (Rough Estimate)
- Total: ₹ 459.03 Cr (Subject to Change)
PM Modi’s Appreciation of Chhaava
At the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in New Delhi, PM Modi praised the cast and the makers of Chhaava and said that the Indian film industry should be proud of Maharashtra. He said, “Ye Maharashtra aur Mumbai hi hai jisne Marathi filmon ke saath-saath, Hindi cinema ko ye unchai di hai.”
Chhaava’s Influence On Students and Netizens
Netizens and students across the country believe that Chhatrapati Shambaji Maharaja’s story and the entire history of the Maratha empire should be included in their academics.
Many were spotted tagging the Ministry of Education under various posts across platforms, urging and demanding a change in their history syllabus. These posts are trying to serve as a wake-up call to the Ministry of Education, urging them to realize the importance of Indian kingdoms and their history. Especially the importance of teaching the “right” history to students.
The Story and Cast of Chhaava
Based on the book written by Shivaji Savant, which is titled the same, this movie was directed by Lakshman Utekar. The story unfolds a crucial yet untold part of the history of the Maratha Empire, specifically the life story of Chhatrapati Shambaji Maharaj. Who led the Maratha Empire in a war against Aurangzeb, which was triggered after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s death.
Actors Vicky Kauhsal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna play key roles. Meanwhile, Ashutosh Rana, Divya Dutta, and Diana Penty play supporting, nevertheless, pivotal roles.
