Chhaava mints nearly Rs 50 crore in North America

Vicky Kaushal’s magnum opus

Chhaava

continues its unstoppable box office run, with North America closing figures confirming its blockbuster status. The historical drama has raked in a whopping $6.4 million across 572 locations, making it the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 so far. In Indian rupees, that translates to a staggering Rs 49.35 crore, with the USD conversion standing at $5,741,903.

Breaking down the figures, the USA alone contributed $4,050,137, while Canada brought in CAD$2,363,271, showcasing the film’s massive appeal across the diaspora in both key territories.

Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava tells the story of

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj

and has struck a powerful emotional chord with audiences worldwide. The film features an ensemble cast including Akshaye Khanna, Rashmika Mandanna, and Vicky Kaushal in a career-defining role that has been widely praised for its intensity and depth.
Back home in India, the box office is booming. Chhaava is all set to breach the Rs 600 crore mark domestically by next weekend, making it one of the rare Indian films to achieve such a feat. The film’s combination of grand storytelling, patriotic fervor, and stellar performances has clearly resonated with the masses.
The success of Chhaava is also a big win for Indian historical cinema, a genre that has often struggled to balance scale and substance. Utekar’s directorial vision has managed to do both — delivering visual spectacle and emotional gravitas in equal measure. With robust word of mouth, packed theaters, and overwhelming critical acclaim, the film’s momentum shows no signs of slowing down.
In an industry where box office records are hard to come by, Chhaava stands tall as a true-blue blockbuster — not just in India, but across the globe. As it inches closer to even more historic milestones, the film has firmly cemented its place as a cultural phenomenon and a commercial juggernaut of 2025.