'Chhaava' earns over ₹67cr in 2 days, eyes ₹100cr weekend
What's the story
The historical action film Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has taken a phenomenal start at the box office.
The movie, which was released on Friday (February 14), collected ₹31 crore on its opening day and an estimated ₹36.5 crore on the second day, according to Sacnilk.
This takes the total two-day collection to a staggering ₹67.5 crore!
Box office success
'Chhaava' is on track for a ₹100cr opening weekend
The film is now poised for a ₹100 crore opening weekend.
The star-studded cast also features Rashmika Mandanna as Sambhaji's wife Maharani Yesubai, Akshaye Khanna as Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Divya Dutta, Ashutosh Rana, Vineet Kumar Singh, Diana Penty, and Neil Bhoopalam in key roles.
The film has received positive to mixed reviews from audiences and critics alike.
Successful partnership
'Chhaava' marks 2nd collaboration between Kaushal and Utekar
Chhaava marks Kaushal and filmmaker Laxman Utekar's second collaboration after their 2023 hit romantic comedy Zara Hatke Zara Bachke.
The film was originally scheduled to release in theaters on December 6 last year but was pushed to February 14 to prevent a clash with Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2.
The release date also coincides with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti on February 19.
Rising interest
'Chhaava' witnessed increasing occupancy throughout the day
On its second day, Hindi (2D) screenings of Chhaava witnessed growing occupancy levels throughout the day.
Morning shows witnessed 32.91% occupancy, which increased to 47.06% for afternoon shows, 52.57% for evening shows, and reached a high of 69.02% for night shows.
After its theatrical run, the film will stream on Netflix.
Challenging role
Kaushal's 'toughest role' yet in 'Chhaava'
Kaushal has admitted that his role in Chhaava was unlike any other, calling it his "toughest role" yet.
The actor underwent immense physical and mental preparation to play the historical figure, both in terms of his appearance and understanding of the era.
"Playing such a historical figure requires a lot of discipline, and discipline is tough," Kaushal said.