Laxman Utekar’s Chhaava is defying all expectations and continuing its box office dominance into Week 8, pulling off the unimaginable by outshining Sikandar, Salman Khan’s much-hyped Eid release, even on its 51st day in theatres. While Eid has traditionally been Salman’s turf, it seems audiences have spoken loud and clear — content is king.
Here's how the numbers stack up:
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Chhaava Day 51 collection: ₹0.90 crore
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Occupancy: 13.32%
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Total domestic collection so far: ₹597.15 crore
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Closing in on: ₹600 crore milestone
Meanwhile, Sikandar, despite its star power and big opening of ₹26 crore, is struggling to cross ₹100 crore. The dip has been steep:
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Day 2 (Saturday) collection: ₹4 crore
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Day 1 (Friday) collection: ₹3.5 crore
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Day 7 occupancy: A mere 8.93%, despite being a weekend
That’s a stark contrast to the roaring first-week numbers of Chhaava, which made ₹219.25 crore in just seven days — placing it firmly in the league of 2024’s mega-hits like Stree 2, Jawan, and Animal.
What does this mean?
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Salman’s once-unshakable Eid hold is visibly slipping, following up the lukewarm Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan with yet another underperformer.
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Chhaava has managed not only to sustain interest but also grow footfalls deep into its run, with signs of repeat viewership.
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The content-first approach is winning hearts — historical action dramas with emotional depth, like Chhaava, seem to be the current flavour.
And let’s not forget — Chhaava is also set for an OTT release soon, which could introduce it to an even broader audience.
At this point, it’s safe to say: Vicky Kaushal has arrived as a true box office force, and Chhaava isn’t just a film — it’s a moment.
