Chhaava broke Gully Boy’s 2019 record of Rs 19.40 crore, making it the highest-grossing Indian film on Valentine’s Day.
Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava has made a remarkable entry into 2025, achieving an impressive ₹31 crore on its opening day. This historical action drama has not only become the biggest Bollywood opener of the year but also marks the highest opening day collection for Vicky Kaushal himself. The film’s success has surpassed expectations, overshadowing Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force, which previously held the top spot with ₹15.30 crore.The film had an overall 35.17% occupancy in Hindi on its first day. Furthermore, With this impressive total, Chhaava has become Vicky Kaushal’s biggest opener, easily surpassing the Rs 8.20 crore record set by Uri: The Surgical Strike.
The film became the biggest opening of 2025. It also surpassed the record set by Gully Boy for the highest collection on Valentine’s Day by an Indian film. Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava has finally arrived in theatres after a long wait on Friday, February 14. Apart from Vicky, the film also features Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna playing important roles.
Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, Chhaava is a historical action film based on the life of Maratha king Sambhaji, portrayed by Vicky Kaushal.
Meanwhile, the film has received a positive response from critics and audiences. However, people who are unable to visit theatres are eagerly waiting for its OTT release and they are willing to know about the platform where the film will arrive after its theatrical run. Reports suggest Netflix has bagged Chhaava’s OTT rights. The film might start streaming in the second week of April.
For now, people can expect to watch Chhaava after 45 or 60 days on an OTT platform, which is the usual estimated time of arrival for a film on any digital medium. Audiences still have to wait for a long time to know the official release date. Considering that the reports have been positive so far, Chhaava is supposed to take a double-digit opening and the final number will be revealed on Saturday, February 15.
The film is adapted from the Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant. The film’s score and soundtrack are composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics written by Irshad Kamil.
Factors Behind Vicky kaushal’s Chhaava Success :
Different factors contributed to Chhaava’s impressive box office performance. The film recorded the highest pre-sales for any Bollywood release this year. Its setting in Maharashtra resonated strongly with audiences, leading to packed theatres in the state. The Valentine’s Day release also provided a boost to the numbers. Positive word of mouth and favorable reviews further fueled the film’s momentum.
Chhaava Leaves Behind Sky Force as Biggest Opener of 2025 to date :
It has also surpassed Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force, which earned Rs 15.30 crore on its opening day last month, to become the biggest opening film of 2025.Chhaava’s strong opening is evident from its 30.51 percent occupancy for its Hindi 2D version during morning shows, surpassing Sky Force and Himesh Reshammiya’s Badass Ravi Kumar in footfall. In comparison, Sky Force recorded a morning show occupancy of 10.29 percent on its release day, while Badass Ravi Kumar saw 13.09 percent.
Chhaava EXPERTS REVIEW to Have Strong Weekend Collection :
Looking Forward, Chhaava is expected to have a strong weekend, with advance bookings indicating a potential ₹100 crore net weekend collection. Despite competition from other Valentine’s Day releases, Chhaava has maintained a strong position. The positive response from audiences and critics suggests that the film will continue to draw crowds into theatres.
Chhaava Based on the Life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj :
Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava is a historical action drama based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film chronicles Sambhaji Maharaj’s journey as he confronts monumental challenges in his battle against the Mughal Empire, particularly Emperor Aurangzeb. Adapted from Shivaji Sawant’s award-winning Marathi novel Chhava, the film portrays a powerful narrative of resilience and valour.
Cast and Crew of chhaava :
The film features a stellar cast, including Rashmika Mandanna as Maharani Yesubai and Akshaye Khanna as Emperor Aurangzeb. Supporting roles are played by Ashutosh Rana as Sarsenapati Hambirao Mohite, Divya Dutta as Soyarabai, and Diana Penty as Zinat-un-Nissa Begum. Produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, the movie features a soundtrack composed by A.R. Rahman with lyrics by Irshad Kamil.
Box Office Day 2 Collection :
According to sources, On its second day, Chhaava earned around ₹0.23 Cr India net for all languages.