Vicky's 'Chhaava' crosses ₹570cr amid controversy, on track for ₹600cr
What's the story
Vicky Kaushal's historical drama, Chhaava, continues to shine at the Indian box office, crossing the ₹570 crore mark on its 34th day.
Despite controversies regarding its handling of historical events and accusations of inciting violence in Nagpur, the film witnessed a small but significant growth from Tuesday's collection of around ₹2.65 crore.
Early estimates indicate that Chhaava raked in around ₹2.7 crore net for all languages on Wednesday.
Box office journey
'Chhaava' has seen steady box office performance
Chhaava's box office journey has been remarkable. The film earned an estimated ₹219.25 crore in the first week, ₹180.25 crore in the second week, ₹84.05 crore in the third week, and ₹55.95 crore in the fourth week.
In its fifth week so far, the film has earned an estimated ₹31.15 crore, taking its total domestic net collection to an estimated ₹570.31 crore.
The film is set to hit the ₹600 crore mark soon.
Controversy
'Chhaava' embroiled in controversy over historical portrayal
Despite its commercial success, Chhaava has been mired in controversy for its depiction of historical events.
The film has been connected to recent violence in Nagpur, with some alleging that it sparked anti-Mughal sentiments.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis weighed in on the matter and said the film "ignited anger against Aurangzeb," hinting at a link between the movie's narrative and the recent violence.
Defense
Fans defended 'Chhaava' amid controversy
In defense of the film and the actor, fans and supporters of Kaushal have stepped up to bat. They claim that blaming Chhaava for the violence was "misguided."
Despite calls for a boycott, Chhaava fans noted that if the cast and crew were responsible for inciting violence, then the responsibility also fell on the censor board that passed the film, and the politicians who praised it and urged others to watch it.