Mumbai: Actor Vicky Kaushal’s historical drama ‘Chhawa’ has crossed a mark of Rs 500 crore at the Indian box office.
Laxman YouTekar director, based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, reached this remarkable milestone in just 23 days, making it the first film of 2025.
Reacting to huge success, Vicky Kaushal expressed gratitude to fans on social media, wrote, “Thank you for your immense love.”
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Trade analyst Taran Adarsh ​​confirmed the achievement by sharing detailed box office figures on social media.
He wrote, “500 Not Out … #Chhaava Elite RS500 CR Club [on Day 22]In recent times, some of the largest blockbusters stand long. ,
He further said how the Telugu version of the film released three weeks after its Hindi debut, also opened in a strong number, which connects its nationwide appeal.
With this milestone, Chhawa has become the tallest film of Vicky Kaushal, which crosses his previous blockbusters: ‘Uri: the surgical strike’, ‘Raazi’, ‘Sam Bahadur’, ‘Zara Hatke Zara Zara Bakke’.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also recognized the success of Chhawa, praising the film during the 98th All India Marathi Literature Conference in New Delhi.
PM Modi accepted Maharashtra’s contribution to cinema, “Dino toh and washed away.”
He credited Marathi writer Shivaji Sawant’s novel Chhawa to bring the legacy of Sambhaji Maharaj at the forefront.
Responding to this honor, Vicky Kaushal shared PM Modi’s remarks on Instagram, wrote, “Words Beyond Words!
His co-star Rashmika Mandanna also expressed gratitude and wrote, “Thank you @narendramodi sir. This is really an honor.”
The film consists of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj as Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna as Emperor Aurangzeb, and Rashmika Mandanna as Yasubai.
