Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, has drawn significant attention from moviegoers nationwide. The film opened to a remarkable ₹31 crore, marking one of the biggest openings of the year. While it experienced a few dips over weekdays, it continued to set and break milestones throughout its run. However, by the end of its second week, the film narrowly missed the ₹400 crore mark, settling at approximately ₹398.25 crore in total net earnings in India.
Steady Start and Strong Weekend
The film launched with an impressive start on its first Friday. Over the initial weekend, it displayed solid momentum:
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹31 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹37 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹48.5 crore
Despite a predictable slowdown on the weekdays, Chhaava managed to stay robust overall. Here is a rundown of its first week:
- Day 4 (Monday): ₹24 crore
- Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹25.25 crore
- Day 6 (Wednesday): ₹32 crore
- Day 7 (Thursday): ₹21.5 crore
- Week 1 Total: ₹219.25 crore
Second Week Performance
Heading into the second weekend, Chhaava regained momentum:
- Day 8 (2nd Friday): ₹23.5 crore
- Day 9 (2nd Saturday): ₹44 crore
- Day 10 (2nd Sunday): ₹40 crore
Following another weekday dip, these were the figures:
- Day 11 (2nd Monday): ₹18.57 crore
- Day 12 (2nd Tuesday): ₹18.5 crore
- Day 13 (2nd Wednesday): ₹23 crore
On Day 14 (2nd Thursday), the movie saw an almost 50% drop, collecting only ₹12 crore, and bringing its cumulative total to roughly ₹398.25 crore net in India.
Occupancy Trends
Chhaava’s occupancy percentage indicated fluctuating interest:
- Wednesday Occupancy: 34.43%
- Thursday Occupancy: 18.58%
Breaking down Thursday’s turnout:
- Morning Shows: 10.56%
- Afternoon Shows: 16.96%
- Evening Shows: 19.79%
- Night Shows: 26.99%
These figures illustrate a dip in overall attendance from the previous day, contributing to the film’s lower box office on Day 14.
Expanding to New Markets
Owing to the film’s popularity, producers have decided to release Chhaava in Telugu on March 7. A fresh poster featuring Vicky Kaushal, depicting him in his role, accompanied the announcement. Industry insiders hope that tapping into additional language markets will further boost its nationwide collections and long-term prospects.
Final Observations
Despite a promising second weekend, Chhaava ended its two-week run just shy of the 400-crore milestone. The drop in weekday collections and occupancy rates suggests challenges in sustaining the film’s earlier momentum. Yet, with the upcoming Telugu release, audiences can expect renewed interest in Vicky Kaushal’s portrayal and the film’s larger-than-life storytelling.