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‘Chhaava’ Makes History as the First Non-Sequel Bollywood Film to Exceed 600 Crores

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12 months ago

April 22, 2025

Vicky Kaushal’s film ‘Chhaava’ continues to perform impressively at the box office, having premiered on February 14. After 66 days of its release, it has surpassed the 600 crore milestone in domestic earnings. In ‘Chhaava,’ Vicky stars alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna, with Laxman Utekar directing and Dinesh Vijan producing under the Maddock banner. This achievement marks it as the first non-sequel Bollywood film to reach this benchmark.

The film tells the story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, a revered Maratha warrior. ‘Chhaava’ is now the third Indian film to exceed 600 crores domestically, joining the ranks of ‘Pushpa 2’ and ‘Stree 2’. Remarkably, it reached this milestone based solely on its merits and is distinguishable as the first non-sequel film to do so. Despite having an OTT release, its theatrical performance remains robust.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the exciting news on social media, detailing the film’s week-by-week box office collections. He noted, “600 NOT OUT… #Chhaava storms past the ₹ 600 cr mark… Following #Pushpa2 #Hindi and #Stree2, #Chhaava becomes the third film to achieve this milestone… ALL TIME BLOCKBUSTER.” He highlighted that in its initial four weeks, the film garnered ₹ 225.28 crores, ₹ 186.18 crores, ₹ 84.94 crores, and ₹ 43.98 crores, respectively. In the subsequent four weeks, it added ₹ 31.02 crores, ₹ 15.60 crores, ₹ 7 crores, and ₹ 3.50 crores. In its ninth week, ‘Chhaava’ earned an additional ₹ 2.30 crores and ₹ 30 lakhs in its tenth week, bringing the domestic total to ₹ 600.10 crores.

Moreover, while the film’s earnings in India have exceeded 600 crores, its global revenue is significantly higher. According to the aggregator site Sacnilk, ‘Chhaava’ has surpassed the 800-crore mark worldwide, amassing ₹ 807.6 crores in total. The action-packed historical drama is now available for streaming on Netflix.

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Ram Gopal Varma Questions Dawood Ibrahim’s Portrayal in Dhurandhar 2

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16 hours ago

April 17, 2026

Namma Kudla

Film :Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has shared his views on the film Dhurandhar 2. He praised the movie but raised concerns about one key aspect.

In a recent podcast with writer Hussain Zaidi, RGV said he liked the film’s storytelling and direction. However, he said the portrayal of Dawood Ibrahim did not match his understanding.

In the film, Dawood Ibrahim is shown as a mastermind controlling terror activities from Pakistan. He is referred to as “Bade Sahab.” RGV said this version may not be accurate.

He added that, based on what he knows, Dawood has been inactive for many years. He believes the gangster stepped away from crime about 20 years ago.

RGV also said that no one can fully confirm the truth about such figures. He stated that both the filmmaker and critics may have different views.

Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar, is a spy-action film. It stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role, along with a strong supporting cast.

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Mahesh Bhatt Calls Granddaughter Raha ‘A Drop of Divinity’

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2 days ago

April 16, 2026

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Film: Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has shared his heartfelt feelings about becoming a grandfather. He spoke about his granddaughter, Raha, the daughter of actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.

Raha was born in November 2022. Since her birth, she has brought immense joy to the family. Mahesh Bhatt described her arrival as “a drop of divinity” in their lives.

He said that Raha’s presence has filled him with happiness and a deep sense of peace. He added that just thinking about her brings a smile to his face. He also spoke about her personality and described her as lively and intelligent.

Mahesh Bhatt said that watching his daughter Alia and granddaughter Raha together gives him a strong sense of life’s continuity. He explained that it feels special to see two generations grow in front of him. He added that this experience has helped him rediscover the beauty of life.

He also mentioned that every grandfather feels this kind of joy. He said that even simple moments, like talking to Raha, are enough to make his day complete.

Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor recently celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary. The couple marked the occasion in Austria, surrounded by snow-covered mountains. They shared pictures of their vacation on social media.

In the photos, the couple is seen enjoying time together and skating on snow. One picture also shows Ranbir spending time with Raha and introducing her to animals.

Actor Neetu Kapoor also shared a warm message for the couple. She posted a picture of them and wrote a blessing for their happiness.

The family continues to enjoy these special moments together, with Raha bringing new joy into their lives.

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Dhurandhar 2 Crosses Major Milestone at the Box Office

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3 days ago

April 15, 2026

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Film: The Revenge has achieved a major milestone at the global box office. The movie stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role. It is the second part of the Dhurandhar franchise.

The film is close to completing one month in theatres. Before that, it has already made history. The Dhurandhar franchise has now crossed Rs 3,000 crore worldwide. It is the first Indian film franchise to reach this mark.

This achievement puts it ahead of big franchises like Baahubali by S. S. Rajamouli and Pushpa starring Allu Arjun.

After 26 days, the film earned Rs 1,311.68 crore gross in India. Its net collection in India stands at Rs 1,095.67 crore. On Day 27, it collected Rs 7.05 crore domestically.

Overseas, the film earned Rs 1 crore on Day 27. Its total overseas collection has reached Rs 416.25 crore. The worldwide gross collection is now Rs 1,727.93 crore.

The first part of the franchise, Dhurandhar, had earned Rs 1,307.35 crore. Together, both films have collected around Rs 3,019 crore worldwide.

The film had a strong start at the box office. It earned Rs 102.55 crore on its opening day. It also made Rs 43 crore from paid previews.

In the first week, the film collected Rs 674.17 crore. In the second week, the earnings dropped to Rs 263.65 crore. In the third week, it collected Rs 110.60 crore.

The film has also set another record. It is the highest-grossing Indian film without earnings from Gulf countries and China.

The cast includes Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt. They have returned to reprise their roles.

Experts say this success shows a new trend in Indian cinema. Film franchises are now gaining global recognition. Multi-part stories are becoming more popular among audiences.