If you’re curious about how Chhaava is performing at the theatres, you’re in the right place. We’ll break down the film’s earnings, compare it with other releases, and explain what the figures mean for Bollywood right now.
Chhaava opened in 2,500 screens across India and earned around ₹120 crore in its first three days. The bulk of that came from metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata where the film’s star power pulled in huge crowds. Outside the metros, the film still did well, pulling about ₹45 crore from tier‑2 and tier‑3 towns.
Ticket prices averaged ₹250, which means roughly 48 million tickets were sold in the opening weekend. That’s a solid start for a mid‑budget drama and puts Chhaava among the top‑10 openers of the year.
Day 1 (Friday) brought in ₹45 crore, driven by the hype on social media and a strong promotional tour. Saturday added another ₹40 crore as word‑of‑mouth kicked in, and Sunday capped the weekend with ₹35 crore, keeping the momentum steady.
During the first week, the film’s total crossed the ₹180 crore mark. The drop from day 3 to day 7 was about 30 percent, which is typical for a film that relies on repeat viewers rather than pure curiosity.
Compared to other releases in the same genre, Chhaava’s earnings are about 20 percent higher than the average drama that opens this season. It also outperformed the previous blockbuster by the same director, which made ₹150 crore in its entire run.
Internationally, Chhaava collected roughly ₹30 crore from the US, UK, and the Middle East. The diaspora audience seems to love the film’s mix of emotional storytelling and modern themes.
Analysts expect the film to hold around ₹10–12 crore per day for the next two weeks. If the trend stays flat, Chhaava could finish its theatrical run at about ₹250–₹260 crore worldwide.
Streaming rights are already being negotiated. Given the box office buzz, the OTT platforms are likely to pay a premium, which could add another ₹40–₹50 crore to the total revenue.
In short, Chhaava is shaping up to be a profitable venture for its makers and a good indicator that audience taste is shifting toward story‑driven cinema. Keep an eye on the weekly updates for any surprise jumps – sometimes a hit song or a viral meme can give the numbers a fresh boost.