The Period Epic Inches Closer to Stree 2’s ₹598 Cr Mark, Becomes First Hindi Film to Sell 12 Million Tickets on BookMyShow
Mumbai, March 21, 2025
Bollywood’s box office just witnessed history being made. Vicky Kaushal’s epic period drama Chhaava is rewriting records with every passing day — and despite a recent online leak controversy, the film has charged ahead, collecting ₹572.95 crore worldwide in just 35 days.
With this massive haul, Chhaava is now only ₹26 crore shy of matching the all-time blockbuster Stree 2’s ₹598 crore milestone. But the numbers alone don’t tell the full story. This film has gone beyond box office success — it has ignited audiences, trended across social platforms, and even shattered digital records.
Chhaava Becomes the First Hindi Film to Sell Over 12 Million Tickets on BookMyShow
In an unprecedented achievement, Chhaava became the first Hindi-language movie to sell 12 million tickets on BookMyShow, India’s largest online ticketing platform. The surge in ticket sales came not just from metros, but also from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities — a testament to the film’s mass appeal and emotional resonance.
“This isn’t just a win for us, it’s a win for cinema lovers,” said the producers. “Despite the leak, fans turned up in theatres in record numbers. That’s loyalty you can’t buy.”
What’s Driving Chhaava’s Unstoppable Momentum?
The period film, based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has hit a nerve with Indian audiences. With Vicky Kaushal’s powerful performance, sharp direction, and a grand visual scale, the film blends history, patriotism, and cinematic spectacle.
Critics have praised its balance between raw emotion and high-stakes drama, while audiences have lauded its cinematography, background score, and battle sequences.
Online Leak Controversy Fails to Dent Box Office Run
Chhaava faced a potential setback when pirated versions of the film reportedly began circulating online just weeks after release. But rather than derail the momentum, the controversy only amplified public interest.
Film trade analysts observed that search traffic for “Chhaava full movie online” spiked, but this led many users to official ticketing platforms instead of piracy websites — a rare example where the threat of a leak may have actually boosted theatre attendance.
Box Office Stats So Far:
- Worldwide Collection (Day 35): ₹572.95 Cr
- Tickets Sold on BookMyShow: 12 Million+
- India Gross: ₹468 Cr
- Overseas Collection: ₹104.95 Cr
With strong weekend trends, the film is expected to breach the ₹600 crore mark before the end of its theatrical run — positioning it as one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of all time.
Audience Reactions: Word of Mouth Fuels Theatres
The film’s organic growth can be attributed to strong word-of-mouth marketing and repeat viewings. Viewers have taken to social media, calling Chhaava a “once-in-a-generation” historical film.
“Vicky Kaushal made us feel every frame,” said a fan on X (formerly Twitter). “I haven’t cried in a theatre for years — until now.”
Industry Buzz: What This Means for Bollywood
With Chhaava storming past expectations, industry insiders believe this marks the return of content-driven, star-powered historical epics. It also shows that theatre audiences are ready to show up — as long as the film delivers.
Trade experts predict that Chhaava‘s success will reignite investments in big-budget period dramas, a genre that had seen a dip post-pandemic.
Final Take: Vicky Kaushal Delivers a Legacy, Not Just a Hit
Chhaava is more than a movie — it’s an emotion, a movement, and a cinematic spectacle that audiences have embraced. Whether it surpasses Stree 2 or not, one thing is clear: Vicky Kaushal has delivered the biggest performance of his career, and Indian cinema has found a new benchmark in historical storytelling.
With numbers still climbing, the only question now is — how high can Chhaava go?
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