Vicky Kaushal’s historical drama Chhaava has stormed the Indian box office, crossing the Rs 500 crore mark in just 23 days. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film — based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj — has become the first film of 2025 to achieve this milestone.
Reacting to the overwhelming success, Kaushal thanked fans on social media, writing, “Thank you for your immense love.” Trade analyst Taran Adarsh confirmed the news, calling Chhaava a “500 NOT OUT” success and highlighting the strong performance of the film’s Telugu version, which debuted three weeks after its Hindi release.
With this feat, Chhaava has become Kaushal’s highest-earning film, surpassing his earlier hits like Uri: The Surgical Strike, Raazi, and Sam Bahadur.
The film’s success also drew praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who acknowledged its impact during the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in New Delhi. PM Modi celebrated the film’s role in bringing the legacy of Sambhaji Maharaj to the forefront, referencing Marathi author Shivaji Sawant’s novel Chhava.
Kaushal shared PM Modi’s remarks on Instagram, calling the recognition an “honour beyond words,” while his co-star Rashmika Mandanna also expressed gratitude.
Chhaava features Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Akshaye Khanna as Emperor Aurangzeb, and Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai, creating a powerful retelling of this historical saga.
