Chhaava box office collection day 3: Vicky Kaushal starrer surpasses Rs 100 crore milestone smoothly showing a monstrous growth

Chhaava Box Office Collection Day 3: After witnessing a rise in collections and strong advance bookings, it was already clear that Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava would see exceptional growth at the box office. Now, as we analyze day three’s performance, the film has not only shown significant growth but has also become the highest grosser of 2025 so far. The much-anticipated movie, which also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles, has smoothly crossed the ₹100 crore milestone. Read on to know more.

Chhaava Box Office Update

For the uninitiated, Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Pictures, is based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the second Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire, who ruled from 1681 to 1689. The film, set on a grand scale, also features Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai Bhonsale, Divya Dutta as Sambhaji Maharaj's stepmother Soyarabai, and Akshaye Khanna as Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. It was released in Indian theaters on February 14, 2025. 

After showing a 19.35% jump on day two compared to day one, Chhaava has witnessed an even greater surge on day three, with a 30% increase. On its third day, the Laxman Utekar-directed film earned ₹48.5 crore at the Indian box office, according to Sacnilk. With ₹31 crore on day one and ₹37 crore on day two, the film's total collection now stands at ₹116.5 crore. As the film enters the weekday market, its true test begins today. However, given the immense hype and strong performance, it is unlikely to face any major setbacks.

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Chhaava Gets 6 AM Shows in Pune

Based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and adapted from a novel of the same name, Chhaava was one of the most anticipated movies of the year. Starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, the film is directed by Laxman Utekar and backed by Maddock Pictures. As per the latest reports from Koimoi, Chhaava has achieved a remarkable 95% occupancy in Pune, prompting cinema halls to extend their schedules with additional early morning and late-night screenings.

Several theaters in Pune have now introduced 6:00 AM shows, a rare feat in Indian cinema. From Sunday, many theaters in Mumbai and Pune also began midnight screenings, extending showtimes well into the night. According to HT, theaters in smaller centers have even started 6:00 AM and 1:00 AM shows as per exhibitor reports. Midnight screenings have been extended to 12:45 AM, 1:00 AM, 1:15 AM, and even 1:30 AM. However, some of these additional shows are yet to come into effect.

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