Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Chhaava’ excels at the box office, earning ₹116.5 crore in three days. A comparison with ‘Tanhaji’ and ‘Kesari’ reveals its strong performance.
Vicky Kaushal’s historical drama ‘Chhaava,’ centered around the life of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has demonstrated a strong performance at the box office. The film has collected over Rs 140 crore in four days in India, and $1.73 million in North America. This makes it the second-highest grosser in Vicky Kaushal’s career. Directed by Laxman Utekar, ‘Chhaava’ features a cast including Akshaye Khanna, Rashmika Mandanna, and Viineet Kumar Singh.
Released on February 14, ‘Chhaava’ achieved an impressive opening. A detailed comparison of its box office collections with two other historical Bollywood dramas, ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’ and ‘Kesari,’ provides valuable insights into its performance.
Day-wise Box Office Collection Comparison
Day 1: ‘Chhaava’ collected ₹31 crore, significantly higher than the ₹15 crore earned by ‘Tanhaji,’ which starred Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan. ‘Kesari,’ featuring Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra, earned ₹21.06 crore on its first day.
Day 2: The trend continued with ‘Chhaava’ earning ₹37 crore, while ‘Tanhaji’ collected ₹20.37 crore and ‘Kesari’ minted ₹16.75 crore.
Day 3: ‘Chhaava’ further extended its lead, amassing ₹48.5 crore, compared to ‘Tanhaji’s’ ₹26.01 crore and ‘Kesari’s’ ₹18.75 crore.
This strong initial performance indicates substantial audience interest in ‘Chhaava,’ potentially positioning it for a record-breaking run.
Cumulative Collection After Three Days
In its first three days, ‘Chhaava’ accumulated ₹116.5 crore. In comparison, ‘Tanhaji’ collected ₹56.56 crore in its first three days, eventually reaching a total net box office collection of ₹155.7 crore. ‘Kesari’ performed better than ‘Tanhaji’ in its initial days, collecting ₹61.38 crore in the first three days and achieving a total net box office collection of ₹277.75 crore.
Production Budget and Break-Even Analysis
Reportedly made with a budget of ₹130 crore, ‘Chhaava’ benefits from a slightly higher budget than ‘Tanhaji,’ which was reportedly produced for ₹120 crore in 2020. ‘Kesari,’ released in 2019, had a production budget of ₹80 crore.
Understanding Break-Even Point
A film typically needs to earn twice its production cost to achieve break-even, covering both production and marketing expenses. For instance, a film costing ₹100 crore must collect at least ₹200 crore at the box office to recover all costs.
It’s important to note that theaters usually retain approximately 40-50% of the box office revenue, meaning the film’s total earnings are not entirely received by the producers.
Sources: https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/chhaava-box-office-collection-day-4-vicky-kaushal-rashmika-mandanna-blockbuster-poised-to-pass-rs-200-crore-mark-worldwide-9841791/
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