Bollywood gets its first major hit of the year as Chhaava storms past ₹300 crore worldwide, outpacing all other Hindi releases combined.
February 22, 2025: Vicky Kaushal’s historical drama Chhaava has emerged as a box office juggernaut, becoming the first Indian film of 2025 to cross the ₹300 crore mark globally. The film has outperformed the combined net box office collection of all other Hindi films released this year, which stand at approximately ₹194 crore, signaling a much-needed revival for Bollywood.
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According to Sacnilk, Chhaava’s India net collection reached ₹228.69 crore on its eighth day (Friday, February 21), contributing ₹9.44 crore across all languages. Despite a natural drop post its opening weekend, the film continues to dominate the box office, maintaining an impressive 35% weekday occupancy rate.
Chhaava’s Box Office Performance: Day-Wise Breakdown
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹31 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹37 crore (+19.35%)
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹48.5 crore (+31.08%)
- Day 4 (Monday): ₹24 crore (-50.52%)
- Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹25.25 crore (+5.21%)
- Day 6 (Wednesday): ₹32 crore (+26.73%)
- Day 7 (Thursday): ₹21.5 crore (-32.81%)
- Day 8 (Friday): ₹9.44 crore
With its current pace, Chhaava is on track to become the first 2025 release to surpass ₹200 crore in India alone.
A Game-Changer for Bollywood
At a time when several big-ticket films have struggled, Chhaava has single-handedly reignited Bollywood’s box office momentum. The film is now among the top 10 highest ticket-selling films on BookMyShow, with over 5 million tickets sold.
Vicky Kaushal’s Biggest Box Office Triumph?
With Chhaava’s phenomenal success, Vicky Kaushal is cementing his place as a bankable star. The film could become the biggest hit of his career, joining his list of major box office successes:
- Chhaava (2025): ₹300+ crore worldwide (expected blockbuster)
- Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019): ₹244 crore (super blockbuster)
- Sanju (2018): ₹334.57 crore (super blockbuster)
- Raazi (2018): ₹122.39 crore (super hit)
As Chhaava continues its dream run, industry analysts predict it could set new records for 2025, making it a landmark film in Kaushal’s career.
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