*Chhaava*, the latest offering starring Vicky Kaushal, has taken the box office by storm. By its eighth day, the film raked in a whopping ₹23 crore, pushing its domestic total to ₹242.25 crore. This monumental earning not only marks a high point in Vicky's career but also eclipses his previous hit, *Uri: The Surgical Strike*, which gathered ₹244.14 crore. Internationally, the film has exploded past ₹350 crore, underscoring its global appeal.
The historical epic directed by Laxman Utekar is not just filling seats; it's filling them consistently well. Reports reveal night shows have a 51.49% occupancy rate, despite the overall occupancy sitting at 29%. Families seem to be captivated by its storytelling, although discussions have cropped up about whether the violent scenes are suitable for young viewers.
A Winning Formula?
Rashmika Mandanna, who stars alongside Kaushal, is experiencing her own streak of success. With *Chhaava*, she marks her third film to cross the ₹200 crore mark in the Hindi film industry, following hits like *Pushpa 2* and *Animal*. Clearly, the duo's chemistry and star power are paying off big time at the box office.
The film's momentum shows no signs of slowing. If projections hold steady, *Chhaava* is on track to eclipse other major releases like *Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3* and *Singham Again*. With these films earning ₹260.11 crore and ₹247.86 crore, respectively, surpassing them would only further cement *Chhaava* as this year’s biggest success in Hindi cinema.
A win for Kaushal, a triumph for the team, and yet, a talking point for families – for all these reasons, *Chhaava* is the film everyone's watching.
