Vicky Kaushal's film *Chhaava* has crossed ₹20 crore on the second Friday, marking a successful week at the box office. The movie has grossed ₹242.25 crore in India, surpassing Kaushal's previous hit *URI: The Surgical Strike*. Directed by Laxman Utekar and featuring Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna, this historical drama gained traction through word-of-mouth and government endorsements.
Vicky Kaushal's latest film, *Chhaava*, hits an impressive milestone by earning ₹110 crore in just the opening weekend. The period drama, praised for its portrayal of Maratha history, has taken Maharashtra by storm, marking it as a cinematic triumph. It becomes the fastest Bollywood film of 2025 to reach this box office success.
Vicky Kaushal’s epic film *Chhaava*, directed by Laxman Utekar, set new records with a ₹31 crore first day haul in India. The film recounts the life of Maratha king Sambhaji Maharaj and features stars like Rashmika Mandanna. On Valentine's Day, it outperformed previous records, firmly establishing itself as 2025’s major box office success.
In 'Chhaava', Vicky Kaushal mesmerizes as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, while Akshaye Khanna delivers a chilling portrayal of Aurangzeb. The film captivates with cultural clashes and emotional depth, though struggles with pacing and character development. Critics point out its historical inaccuracies and excessive violence, but performances shine through, sparking mixed audience reactions.
Film critic Taran Adarsh praised Vicky Kaushal's exceptional performance in the historical drama *Chhaava* directed by Laxman Utekar. Adarsh awarded the film 4.5 stars, highlighting Kaushal's intense portrayal of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, along with Rashmika Mandanna's nuanced role and Akshaye Khanna's compelling transformation as Aurangzeb. While acknowledging its epic storytelling, some viewers noted pacing and background score issues.