Vicky Kaushal’s period drama, Chhaava, is doing decent business in its advance booking. The film, which is based on Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, is expected to register the biggest opening for a Bollywood film this year so far.
As of 11 am on Tuesday, it had sold around 1.48 lakh tickets for its opening day at the box office, with a gross of Rs 4.21 crore, reported the trade website Sacnilk. The film has grossed Rs 5.53 crore with its pre-sales business including the block seats data. The maximum business, as expected, is coming from Maharashtra, where the audience is aware of Chhatrapati Sambhajiraj’s legend.
Meanwhile, the Chhava team continues with the promotions across the country. On Tuesday, Vicky, Rashmika along with the director of the film, Laxman Utekar, and the producer, Dinesh Vijan, visited Delhi. The film is based on the life and valour of Chhatrapati Sambhaji, son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who fought with Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
The film also features Akshaye Khanna, Diana Penty, Ashutosh Rana and Divya Dutta, among others, in important roles. It is going to hit the screens on February 14, and will be facing an interesting clash with Sanam Teri Kasam, which has been re-released in theatres and is already doing fantastic business at the box office.
