Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava Crosses Rs 600 Crore Mark, Father Sham Kaushal Thanks Fans For All The Love
Vicky Kaushal's father and famous action director, Sham Kaushal, thanked fans for their support in making Chhaava a massive hit.
Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal and Akshaye Khanna, is having an impressive run at the box office. Based on the life of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the historical movie has crossed the Rs 600 Crore mark. This makes it only the third Hindi film in India to reach this milestone, alongside Pushpa 2 and Stree 2. To celebrate the success, Vicky's father and famous action director, Sham Kaushal, thanked fans for their support in making Chhaava a massive hit. Unlike the other two films that relied on the popularity of their franchises, the Laxman Utekar directorial reached this stage solely due to its strong content, powerful performances and gripping plot.
Taking to Instagram, Sham shared a poster of the period drama and wrote, '600 NOT OUT, Chhaava storms past the Rs 600 Crore mark. After Pushpa 2 Hindi and Stree 2, Chhaava becomes the third film to achieve this milestone. ALL-TIME BLOCKBUSTER. Shukar Rab da te sab da for giving so much love to CHHAAVA."
While Chhaava has made over Rs 600 Crore in India alone, the film's total earnings are even higher when overseas collections are added. According to Variety, the movie has already crossed the Rs 800 Crore mark worldwide. This huge number shows how well the film is doing not just in India, but in other countries too.
Speaking about reaching this milestone, producer Dinesh Vijan said, 'When we began work on Chhaava, we knew we had something special, a story rooted in legacy and emotion. But to see it resonate across continents and cross Rs 800 crore worldwide is humbling. This film belongs to the audience, and this success is a testament to their love."
Chhaava features Vicky Kaushal in the lead role as the brave Maratha warrior king, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. This film is special for Maddock Films as it is their first attempt at making a big historical epic. Along with Vicky and Akshaye Khanna, the cast also includes Rashmika Mandanna, Ashutosh Rana, Divya Dutta and Diana Penty.
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