Chhaava Smashes Records as it continues its historic box office run, setting new benchmarks with each passing day. The film has already crossed ₹355 crore nett in India and is now on track to surpass Aamir Khan’s Dangal (₹387.38 crore nett). With an exceptional second-week hold, minimal drop in collections, and no major competition ahead, Chhaava is cementing its place among Bollywood’s highest-grossing films.
According to BoxOfficeIndia.com, Chhaava has performed exceptionally well across all circuits, particularly in mass belts. The film’s strong word-of-mouth and festive boost from Mahashivratri have propelled it past several box office giants, and now all eyes are on whether it can breach the ₹500 crore nett mark.
Breaking Records with an Unstoppable Second Week
After a phenomenal first week, Chhaava has shattered second-week records as well. On its second Wednesday, the film collected ₹23 crore nett, the highest ever for this day, driven by the Mahashivratri holiday. While mid-week collections generally see a drop, Chhaava defied expectations, performing better than its second Friday in mass circuits.
The film’s second-week total has reached ₹160 crore nett, making it the highest second-week collection after Pushpa 2. It has also surpassed the second-week earnings of Baahubali 2 and Stree 2, two films known for their strong holds.
One of the most remarkable aspects of Chhaava’s box office run is its week-on-week drop of less than 20%, which is almost unheard of for a film that had a ₹200 crore+ first week. Even Baahubali 2, despite its massive success, did not hold as strongly in its second week. By the end of the second week, Chhaava is expected to cross ₹170 crore nett, further solidifying its place in Bollywood’s record books.
Chhaava Surpasses These Bollywood Blockbusters
With its ₹355 crore nett collection so far, Chhaava has already overtaken several major Bollywood films in terms of India nett business. According to Wikipedia, here are some of the films Chhaava has surpassed:
- PK (2014) – ₹340.8 crore
- Sanju (2018) – ₹342.53 crore
- Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) – ₹339.16 crore
- Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) – ₹320.34 crore
- War (2019) – ₹318.01 crore
- Padmaavat (2018) – ₹302.15 crore
- Sultan (2016) – ₹300.45 crore
Each of these films was a major box office success, but Chhaava has now surpassed them all, making it one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films in India.
Dangal’s Box Office Record Under Threat
With Chhaava’s momentum, it is now inching closer to Dangal, which holds a ₹387.38 crore nett lifetime collection in India. Dangal has long been considered one of Bollywood’s biggest box office milestones, and very few films have come close to challenging its domestic earnings.
Given Chhaava’s current trend, it is expected to overtake Dangal within a few days, making it one of the top-grossing Bollywood films of all time in India. This would be a historic achievement, as Dangal was widely regarded as the gold standard for box office success.
Can Chhaava Cross ₹500 Crore Nett?
The next big question is whether Chhaava can reach the ₹500 crore nett milestone. While the film has shown extraordinary hold so far, the third-week drop will be crucial in determining its final lifetime collection.
Factors That Could Help Chhaava
No major competition in Week 3, giving it a clear box office run.
Strong word-of-mouth is keeping audience interest high.
Mass circuits performing better than expected, contributing to steady numbers.
However, films collecting at this level tend to slow down after their second week. While Chhaava has already defied expectations, sustaining ₹500 crore nett will require strong weekday holds and solid third-weekend growth.
If it manages to hold steady, Chhaava can join the 500 cr club of Bollywood films, but Chhaava has already broken multiple box office records and is now set to surpass Dangal. If it maintains its strong momentum, it could become one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films in history.
