Chhaava box office forecast: Vicky Kaushal poised for a record-breaking debut, expected to surpass Ranveer’s Valentine’s Day achievement
Chhaava box office forecast: Vicky Kaushal poised for a record-breaking debut, expected to surpass Ranveer's Valentine's Day achievement
Chhaava achieved impressive advance ticket sales, with nearly 5 lakh tickets sold across India for its opening day
Vicky Kaushal’s historical drama Chhaava premiered in theaters on Valentine’s Day, generating significant anticipation. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film serves as a biopic of the Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and has been produced on an extensive scale.
Based on early advance booking patterns, industry experts forecast a remarkable opening for the film, potentially marking the largest debut for any Valentine’s Day release in India to date.
Chhaava achieved impressive advance ticket sales, with nearly 5 lakh tickets sold across India for its opening day, according to trade tracker Sacnilk. This resulted in a total advance booking revenue of ₹13.79 crore, marking it as one of the highest in recent Bollywood history. Industry experts predict that the film is likely to surpass the ₹20 crore threshold at the box office on Friday, with aspirations to reach ₹22 crore in net domestic earnings. If successful, Chhaava will become the biggest opener of 2025, surpassing Sky Force’s opening day collection of ₹15.30 crore.
By midday, reports indicate that Chhaava has amassed a net total of ₹6 crore across India. This figure is expected to rise throughout the day, particularly in the evening due to Valentine’s Day celebrations. Current trends suggest that Chhaava is on track to surpass Vicky Kaushal’s previous record opener, which stands at ₹8.20 crore from Uri: The Surgical Strike.
Chhaava is not only a significant milestone for Vicky but could also establish a new benchmark in the industry. Gully Boy currently holds the record for the highest earnings by a Bollywood film on Valentine’s Day, having amassed ₹19.40 crore net in 2019. Chhaava is poised to surpass that figure and may do so with ease.
The film was shot in multiple locations throughout the state besides others. These Chhava sites in Maharashtra are significant cities and towns that contribute to the region’s history and culture. From the culturally vibrant Pune to the sacred town of Wai, these Chhava filming spots are definitely a delight for travelers eager to discover the historical and cultural aspects of Maharashtra.
“Chhaava” is creating a significant buzz across the country, but its performance differs by region:
Maharashtra is leading in performance with the highest advance bookings. In Delhi-NCR, the booking is decent and in other states, performance remains uncertain.
This regional disparity is probably linked to the film’s themes, which resonate strongly in Maharashtra.
