February 14 saw the release of Chhaava, the historical action film featuring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film is inspired by the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and his legendary fight against Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The film has been a huge hit at the box office. With its engaging plot and excellent performances, Chhaava is going great guns, and the movie is likely to witness an added boost in collections due to the public holiday on Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti today.
Box Office Milestone
Within five days, Chhaava became the much-coveted Rs 150 crore club member, reiterating itself as a box office titan. With the good word-of-mouth and holiday benefit, the movie is likely to reach Rs 200 crore towards the weekend. Industry analysts project that Chhaava will hit Rs 350 crore by the close of its run, cementing its position among the largest 2025 hits.
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A Strong Cast and Direction
Based on the Marathi novel Chaava, the movie has Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai Bhonsale. Akshaye Khanna is cast as the villain, Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Ashutosh Rana, Divya Dutta, and Vineet Kumar Singh play key roles in the movie. Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava has been appreciated for its breathtaking visuals, engaging storyline, and historical authenticity.
The Success Story
With its release, Chhaava has already emerged as the first big hit of 2025, not counting re-releases. Its successful opening and sustained success owe a lot to good word-of-mouth among audiences, especially in Maharashtra. As the movie keeps going strong, fans are looking forward to how high Chhaava will reach at the box office.
