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Chhaava’s Box Office Domination, ₹500 Crore in Sight
Chhaava, the historical epic based on the life of Chhatrapati Shambhaji Maharaj, is taking the Bollywood box office by storm. Following the successes of Stree 2 and Pushpa 2, this film has been drawing packed houses across North India and even in Telugu-speaking states, prompting exhibitors to add extra shows in multiple regions.
In just ten days, Chhaava has crossed the ₹300 crore mark, with strong weekend trends reported on BookMyShow. If this momentum continues, the film is well on its way to surpassing ₹500 crore, especially with its 50-day theatrical window before the OTT release. However, HD piracy remains a potential threat to collections.
Vicky Kaushal’s stardom has reached new heights, cementing his position among Bollywood’s elite alongside the Kapoors and Khans. His rising influence is evident in viral videos of people renaming streets that once bore Mughal rulers’ names. Meanwhile, Rashmika Mandanna is enjoying a hat-trick of hits, further solidifying her market demand.
Despite the film’s roaring success, the decision to release Chhaava only in Hindi has turned out to be a missed opportunity. Demand for dubbed versions in Telugu and other languages has surged unexpectedly. However, past experiences with historical films like Jodha Akbar, Bajirao Mastani, and Tanhaji struggling outside the Hindi market made the makers cautious. Similarly, Stree 2, despite its massive success, avoided dubbing, reinforcing this approach.
As Chhaava continues its box office run, sustaining its momentum until Shivaratri will be key to reaching the coveted ₹500 crore milestone.