Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna starrer film Chhaava is roaring at the box office with new records. The film has received a great response from all over India and especially from Maharashtra. The film is based on a historical drama which also features Akshaye Khanna, Ashutosh Rana, Divya Dutta, Vineet Kumar Singh, and many big stars. The movie is based on the life of Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and is an adaptation of the Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant.
After witnessing a significant drop on Monday, Chhaava is back in form by maintaining a steady hold at the box office on day 5. According to a report published in Sacnilk, Chhaava, which made a collection of Rs 24 crores on day 4 (first Monday), raked in Rs 24.50 crores on day 5 (first Tuesday). This took the overall collections of the movie to Rs 165 crores. Interestingly, Chhaava has managed to beat Sky Force once again and recorded the highest day 5 and highest first Tuesday collection of 2025. For the uninitiated, Sky Force had minted Rs 5.75 crores on first Tuesday.
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Vicky Kaushal Opens Up About Playing Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
Vicky Kaushal mentioned that he frequently asked director Laxman Utekar about the differences between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Utekar described Shivaji as being similar to Lord Shri Ram, while he portrayed Sambhaji as having the qualities of a lion. This strong connection and Shivaji's significant influence on Sambhaji's life are evident throughout the film. Utekar highlighted that Shivaji Maharaj's impact was felt by Sambhaji even during the hardships he faced from Aurangzeb in his final moments.
Kaushal also expressed his pride in playing Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, stating that recognition for this role is the greatest honor. He acknowledged the challenge of gaining the audience's trust with each character he plays, underlining the responsibility that accompanies such roles. Although he appreciates being recognized as Vicky Kaushal, he finds even greater joy in being identified through his characters.