Vicky Kaushal’s Film ‘Chhava’ Breaks Records on Opening Day
New Delhi: Chhava, the much-awaited historical epic directed by Laxman Utekar, has finally hit the big screen. The film, which narrates the legendary tale of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, features Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna in pivotal roles. Following its release, the film has become the talk of the town, with audiences left mesmerized by its powerful storytelling and grand visuals.
The film has received a phenomenal opening, with cinema halls witnessing massive footfalls. Audience reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, with many taking to social media to share their admiration for the film. The performances of Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna, Rashmika Mandanna, and the supporting cast have been widely praised.
Record-Breaking First-Day Collection
Chhava had already generated significant revenue through advance bookings, and now, the first-day box office figures have been revealed. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film has raked in a whopping ₹31 crore on its opening day, making it Vicky Kaushal’s highest-grossing opening day film. Previously, his films Uri and Bad News had collected ₹9 crore and ₹8 crore, respectively, on their first day. Given the strong audience response, Chhava is expected to break multiple records in the coming days.
Four Years of Research & a ₹130 Crore Budget
Director Laxman Utekar dedicated four years to research before bringing the story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj to life on screen. The actors also underwent intense preparation to portray their roles authentically. Reports suggest that the film’s production cost was around ₹130 crore, and given its impressive box office performance, it is expected to recover its budget soon.
Star-Studded Cast
Apart from Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna, the film also features a stellar ensemble cast, including Vineet Singh, Ashutosh Rana, Santosh Juvekar, Sarang Sathaye, Suvrat Joshi, Neelakanti Patekar, Shubhankar Ekbote, Divya Dutta, Neel Bhoopalam, Pradeep Ram Singh Rawat, Diana Penty, and Rohit Pathak.
With its historical grandeur, intense performances, and gripping storytelling, Chhava is set to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.