Laxman Utekar's Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal, is a massive box office hit. Produced by Maddock Films, the film is on track to become the fifth Bollywood movie to surpass the 500 crore mark.

Strong Third Friday Performance

Despite concerns over lower advance bookings, Chhaava held strong, earning ₹13.30 crore on its 15th day, only slightly down from ₹13.60 crore the previous day. The film outperformed major releases like Pushpa 2, Baahubali 2, and Stree 2, setting a new record for third Friday collections in Hindi cinema.

Box Office Success

As of day 15, Chhaava grossed ₹424.76 crore in India. The film is expected to continue its strong performance, pushing closer to the 500 crore mark as there is no competition in the coming weeks.

On Track for the 500 Crore Club

Chhaava is set to become the first film of 2025 to surpass 500 crores. With its Telugu release on March 7, the film’s domestic earnings are expected to increase. If it succeeds, it will join the following films in the 500 crore club:

Jawan – ₹640.42 crore

Stree 2 – ₹627.50 crore

Animal – ₹554 crore

Pathaan – ₹543.22 crore

Gadar 2 – ₹525.50 crore

If it crosses the milestone, Vicky Kaushal will be the first actor to achieve this feat, as no films from Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, or Aamir Khan have reached 500 crores.

Powerful Hold on Third Friday

Despite concerns over lower advance bookings, Chhaava performed strongly with solid evening and night show bookings. On its 15th day, the film earned ₹13.30 crore, slightly down from ₹13.60 crore the previous day, and surpassed big releases like Pushpa 2, Baahubali 2, and Stree 2, setting a record for the highest third Friday collections in Hindi cinema.

Box Office Performance So Far

As of day 15, Chhaava has grossed ₹424.76 crore in India. With no major competition this Friday, the film is expected to maintain dominance through the third weekend, potentially pushing its total earnings closer to the coveted 500 crore mark.

Could Join the 500 Crore Club

Chhaava is poised to become the first film of 2025 to cross the 500 crore mark. It is expected to dominate Hindi and Telugu markets, with the Telugu release set for March 7. If the film continues its strong performance, it will join the prestigious 500 crore club, which only includes five Bollywood films to date: