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The historical drama Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, was leaked online after its release on February 14, 2025. Despite this, it earned Rs 67.5 crore in two days.
Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna in Chhaava.
The highly anticipated historical drama Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, has reportedly been leaked online just days after its theatrical release on February 14, 2025. Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, Chhaava portrays the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Confederacy. The film also features Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb, with music composed by A. R. Rahman.
According to reports, the full film, with a runtime of two hours and thirty-five minutes, is now available on illegal search engines. It can be accessed on several piracy websites.
Chhaava has been roaring at the box office. According to the makers, Chhaava collected Rs 33 crore on Day 1, the biggest Hindi opener of 2025. This is Vicky’s biggest opening as a leading man till date as well. The Laxman Utekar-directorial maintained its momentum on Day 2, February 15. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Chhaava collected more than Rs 60 crore net in India. Chhaava raked in an impressive Rs 36.5 crore net on its first Saturday, pushing its two-day total to Rs 67.5 crore net.
Chhaava is a biographical historical action film based on the life of Maratha Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. It is an adaptation of the Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant. Backed by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, the film boasts a stellar cast alongside Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna.
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