Vicky Kaushal’s historical epic Chhaava has made a stellar debut at the box office, garnering an impressive ₹50 crore worldwide on its opening day. The film’s makers proudly shared the news on Saturday, highlighting the audience’s enthusiastic response to this grand period drama.
Maddock Films, the renowned production house, proudly announced on its official X handle that Chhaava has achieved a groundbreaking milestone, recording the highest-ever opening for a historical Hindi film.
“This is the mighty roar of ‘Chhaava’! A cinematic spectacle befitting a true warrior king, the film has stormed the box office with the biggest opening ever for a historical Hindi film. On its debut day, the movie amassed an astounding ₹50 crore gross worldwide, with a remarkable ₹33.1 crore net collection in India, as reported by PTI.
Helmed by acclaimed director Laxman Utekar and backed by Dinesh Vijan’s esteemed production house, Maddock Films, this cinematic venture brings a compelling narrative to the big screen. Featuring the talented Rashmika Mandanna and the seasoned Akshaye Khanna in pivotal roles, the film made its grand theatrical debut on Friday, captivating audiences with its storytelling and stellar performances.
Vicky Kaushal takes on his third biographical role with Chhaava, following his critically acclaimed performances in Sardar Udham and Sam Bahadur.
Vicky takes on the powerful role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the valiant Maratha emperor and son of the legendary Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Rashmika portrays Maharani Yesubai, his devoted wife, while Khanna embodies the formidable Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. The stellar ensemble cast is further enriched by the presence of Diana Penty, Ashutosh Rana, and Vineet Kumar Singh, adding depth and intensity to this historical drama.
Chhaava has garnered a mixed reception from critics, with widespread appreciation for Vicky and Akshaye’s compelling performances, while the screenplay and pacing faced some criticism. Despite this, the film continues to perform impressively at the box office, maintaining strong momentum on Saturday and showing promise for a stellar opening weekend.
