Vicky Kaushal’s latest film Chhaava has taken the box office by storm, exceeding trade predictions with its record-breaking earnings. Released on February 14, the film opened to a massive ₹33.10 crore, surpassing expectations of an ₹18-20 crore opening. The momentum continued over the weekend, pushing the film past the ₹121.43 crore mark.
‘Chhaava’ Registers Strong Weekend Growth
Renowned trade analyst Taran Adarsh reported that Chhaava saw a steady rise in collections:
- Day 1 (Feb 14): ₹33.10 crore
- Day 2: ₹39.30 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday, Feb 16): ₹49 crore
The film gained significant traction in Maharashtra, where it enjoyed strong buzz. By Sunday, its popularity extended to North India, contributing to its record-breaking weekend total.
Will ‘Chhaava’ Pass the Monday Test?
With its initial success, industry experts are now keenly observing Chhaava’s Monday collections. If the film maintains a solid hold on its first weekday, it could continue its strong box office run in the coming weeks.
Adding to the film’s advantage, February 19 marks the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a public holiday in Maharashtra. This could result in another significant surge in box office numbers.
‘Chhaava’ Surpasses ‘Pushpa 2’ at MovieMax Chain
In an interesting box office comparison, Chhaava has outperformed Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 in certain theater chains. On its first Sunday, Chhaava collected ₹2.04 crore from the MovieMax chain, surpassing Pushpa 2’s Hindi version, which had earned ₹2 crore on its first Sunday.
While Pushpa 2 later became a massive hit in North India, surpassing collections from the Telugu belt, Chhaava’s early lead suggests strong audience interest across multiple regions.
Box Office Controversy Surrounding ‘Chhaava’
Despite its success, Chhaava has faced controversy. Trade expert Komal Nahta accused the film’s makers of allegedly bulk booking tickets to inflate numbers before release. He later claimed that this revelation led to him being excluded from the film’s press screenings. The filmmakers, however, have not officially responded to the allegations.