Chhaava Roars Past Bollywood Giants: Vicky Kaushal's Epic Shatters Box Office Records

Laxman Utekar's historical epic "Chhaava," which features Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, is the top-grossing Indian film of 2025, beating recent blockbusters such as Animal, Pathaan, and Jawan. Produced on a budget of ₹130-140 crore, the movie has taken an estimated ₹708.47 crore in worldwide collections.

 

Key highlights:

 

Fastest Hindi film to cross ₹300 crore, doing so in a mere 10 days

 

Vicky Kaushal (37) and Rashmika Mandanna (23) play Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Yesubai Bhonsale, respectively

 

A.R. Rahman's heart-stopping music adds depth to the period drama

 

Though controversy has ensued regarding supposed historical inaccuracies, "Chhaava" has impressed viewers with its strong storyline and performances. The success of the film seals Vicky Kaushal as a bankable star and solidifies the evergreen popularity of historical epics in Indian movies.

 

Sources: DNA India, Wikipedia, The Top India, March 15, 2025