Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' falls prey to piracy hours after release
What's the story
Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna's latest historical drama, Chhaava, has reportedly been leaked online just hours after its theatrical release on Friday.
The film was illegally uploaded on several piracy websites, leading to a surge in unauthorized downloads.
Despite this setback, the tent pole has been receiving positive reviews from audiences and critics alike for its grand scale, powerful performances, and emotional storytelling.
Stellar acting
'Chhaava' cast lauded for their performances
The performances of Kaushal, Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna in Chhaava have received special praise.
Our review noted that "the film teems with honest intentions and features surefooted performances." However, "there isn't enough fuel to keep this 160+ minutes long film successfully afloat, and despite the immense potential, Chhaava ends up as an average affair."
Box office uncertainty
Piracy concerns loom over 'Chhaava's box office performance
Despite the widespread acclaim, the piracy leak of Chhaava continues to be a major concern. It remains to be seen if this issue will impact the movie's performance at the box office.
Industry trackers predicted an opening-day haul of ₹25cr.
Apart from the Hindi 2D version, it has been released in IMAX, ICE, and 4DX versions too.