Chhaava Box Office Collection Day 16: Vicky-Akshaye’s Historical Drama Creates THESE 4 Records On 3rd Saturday

Chhaava Box Office Records Day 16: With the release of Chhaava, Vicky Kaushal has seen a significant triumph, marking a milestone in his career. This historical drama, directed by Laxman Utekar and bankrolled by Dinesh Vijan, has become a massive success, capturing the attention of audiences and critics alike. The film, which features Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna alongside Kaushal, delves into an intricate narrative set against the backdrop of the Maratha Empire, offering viewers a rich cinematic experience.

The story of Chhaava is inspired by the Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant, focusing on the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire. In this film, Vicky Kaushal steps into the shoes of Sambhaji Maharaj, with Akshaye Khanna portraying the formidable Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Their riveting performances have not only captivated the audience but also heightened the film's appeal, contributing to its overwhelming reception at the box office. As Chhaava made a collection of Rs 21.5 crores on day 16 (third Saturday) and took the overall collections of the movie to Rs 434 crores, it created 4 records on its day 16 of release.

Chaava Box Office Records Day 16

Highest Third Saturday Collection Of All Times

Interestingly, Chhaava has managed to dethrone Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule to record the highest third Saturday collection of all times. For the uninitiated, Pushpa 2: The Rule had minted Rs 20 crores on its third Saturday.

Highest Day 16 Collection Of All Times

On the other hand, Chhaava has managed to beat Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (Rs 14.75 crores) to record highest day 16 collection of all times.

Highest Grossing Historical Drama On Third Saturday & Day 16

To note, Chhaava has emerged as the highest grossing historical drama and has minted more than twice the collection of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (Rs 9.52 crores) and Padmaavat (Rs 6.30 Crores)

Highest Occupancy On Third Saturday In 2025

This isn't all. With a total occupancy of 28.86%, Chhaava has recorded the highest occupancy on day 16 and on third Saturday in 2025 so far.

Meanwhile, talking about Chhaava at a promotional event, Vicky stated, "Mere liye mera saubhagya hai ki mujhe Chhatrapati Maharaj ka role nibhaane ka mauka mila. I am very grateful to Laxman Utekar and Dinesh Vijay Sir for choosing me for this role. Hamari ek hi koshish hai ki Maharashtra mein to sabko pata hai, bacche-bacchon ko pata hai. Par poori duniya mein, ghar-ghar mein bacche-bacchon ko pata lagna chahiye ki humare raje kaise the".