Big Drop on Second Monday Slows Down Historic Drama’s Momentum
February 25, 2025: Vicky Kaushal’s historical epic ‘Chhaava’ continues its box office reign but faced a significant drop in earnings on its second Monday. Despite a strong second weekend, the film missed the ₹350 crore mark, collecting an estimated ₹18.50 crore on Day 11, bringing its total to ₹345.25 crore.
Box Office Breakdown
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📌 Total Collection (Day 11): ₹345.25 crore
📌 Monday Collection (Day 11): ₹18.50 crore (first drop below ₹20 crore)
📌 Second Weekend Surge: Over ₹100 crore
📌 First Week Total: ₹219.25 crore
📌 Biggest Single-Day Collection: ₹48.5 crore (First Sunday)
The occupancy rate on Monday also dropped, with Hindi screenings reporting 23.64% occupancy, contributing to the lower collections. However, trade analysts predict that Maha Shivratri’s holiday on Wednesday could give the film a midweek boost.
Chhaava: Vicky Kaushal’s Career-Best Blockbuster
🔹 ‘Chhaava’ has overtaken ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ to become Kaushal’s highest-grossing film.
🔹 First Vicky Kaushal film to cross ₹300 crore, with projections hinting at a ₹400 crore lifetime total.
🔹 The film remains one of 2025’s biggest hits and is expected to become the year’s first blockbuster.
Star-Studded Cast & Historical Significance
🎭 Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
🎭 Rashmika Mandanna as Maharani Yesubai
🎭 Akshaye Khanna as Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb
🎭 Ashutosh Rana as Sarsenapati Hambirao Mohite
🎭 Divya Dutta as Soyarabai
🎭 Diana Penty as Zinat-un-Nissa Begum (Aurangzeb’s daughter)
Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film’s grand historical narrative and powerful performances have kept audiences hooked, despite a minor setback in collections.