Vicky Kaushal’s latest film, Chhaava, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing the worldwide earnings of Sunny Deol‘s Gadar 2. Securing its position as the 10th highest-grossing Indian film of all time. As of March 4, 2025, Chhaava has amassed a total worldwide gross of ₹708.47 crore. Edging past Gadar 2, which stands at ₹691.08 crore.
Box Office Performance
Chhaava had a good opening at the box office, especially in Maharashtra, with ₹200 crore on its first day in India. The movie went on to have an impressive run, reaching the ₹300 crore club in its second weekend and reaching the ₹400 crore mark in the domestic box office by March 1, 2025.
Critical Reception
The movie received a mixed response from critics. Rediff’s Prasanna Zore gave it 4 out of 5 stars, commending its effort to depict Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s life. Zee News also rated it 4 stars, noting its historical value and emotional depth. Some critics noted areas for improvement, though. Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave it 2.5 stars, calling it “ultra-loud, ultra-violent, and exhausting.” Likewise, Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV gave it 2.5 stars, giving credit to Vicky Kaushal’s excellent performance but commenting that the movie “doesn’t roar.”
Synopsis
Laxman Utekar directs the historical action film Chhaava, which is inspired by the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the second emperor of the Maratha Empire. Vicky Kaushal plays the lead role of the titular character, with Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna playing supporting roles. The movie is an adaptation of Shivaji Sawant’s Marathi novel Chhava.
Conclusion
Chhaava’s commercial success attests to its popularity with the audience, establishing itself in Indian film history as part of the top ten highest grossing Indian films.
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