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.

Warner Bros. Studios made the announcement about the Indian release via Instagram, featuring the film’s poster and stating, “The epic battle of dragons, immortals, and humans. Will Ne Zha prevail? Experience the world’s number one animated movie – Ne Zha 2, in theaters from April 25.” The film is being distributed in India by Encore Films and Warner Bros. Discovery, under Jiaozi’s direction.

Since its debut, ‘Ne Zha 2’ has successfully shattered box office records, earning a staggering $2 billion worldwide, predominantly from domestic sales. This accomplishment marks it as the highest-grossing film ever within a single market and places it as the fifth-biggest film of all time, trailing only behind ‘Titanic’ ($2.2 billion). Other films that outpace it include ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ ($2.3 billion), ‘Avengers: Endgame’ ($2.7 billion), and ‘Avatar’ ($2.9 billion). Additionally, ‘Ne Zha 2’ ranks as the sixth largest IMAX release in history.

Continuing the legacy of the 2019 hit, ‘Ne Zha 2’ follows a young hero endowed with magical powers and embarks on a captivating adventure inspired by Xu Zhonglin’s 16th-century novel ‘Investiture of the Gods.’ Rooted in Chinese mythology, the film invites audiences into a vivid, intricately animated world. Even those unfamiliar with the original film can easily grasp the storyline, as the sequel provides a swift recap of previous events.

In an interview with **Filmygyan**, the cast shared their experiences working together. Kunal Kapoor humorously described his time on set, joking that Saif was a “pain” to work with. While the rest of the cast expressed their enjoyment of the filming process, Kunal felt a bit differently. “I felt lonely, as my character is on the chase and not with them in the film. They had fun together while I was off on my own,” he explained.

Kunal also recounted his working relationship with Saif: “He is indeed a pain! It was challenging because he often didn’t show up on time, and when he did, he wasn’t familiar with his lines. This meant we had to wait for him to get ready for each take.” The cast shared a laugh about it, noting that with Saif’s limited presence on social media, he might never catch wind of Kunal’s jests.

Directed by **Kookie Gulati** and **Robbie Grewal**, **‘Jewel Thief’** is produced by **Siddharth Anand** and **Mamta Anand** under Marflix Pictures. The film’s synopsis from Netflix teases: “A crime lord hires a master thief to steal the world’s most elusive diamond—the African Red Sun. However, what begins as a perfect plan quickly descends into chaos, leading to unexpected alliances and deadly turns.” Viewers can expect a gripping experience filled with tension, action sequences, and a formidable heist.

Don’t miss the premiere of **‘Jewel Thief’** on **Netflix** on **April 25**.