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Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Chhaava’ Hits the Box Office with a Strong Start! Experts Anticipate Impressive Numbers

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2 years ago

February 13, 2025

The highly anticipated period drama ‘Chhaava’ featuring Vicky Kaushal is set to premiere tomorrow, February 14. With impressive pre-sale figures, the film is poised to become one of the first major releases of 2025. As it prepares for its theatrical debut, the movie, which tells the story of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, is attracting predictions from trade analysts regarding its box office performance. Despite facing certain challenges, the initial week appears promising, indicating a potentially successful run.

According to Sacnilk, ‘Chhaava’ has already amassed ₹8.79 crores gross from pre-release ticket sales within the domestic market. Including block bookings, the total reaches ₹11.29 crores, with advance bookings surpassing 3.07 lakh tickets. Notably, approximately 2 lakh tickets were sold within the first 48 hours of the advance booking window, suggesting a robust opening.

In an interview with PTI, trade analyst Taran Adarsh discussed the competition between ‘Chhaava’ and ‘Captain America: Brave New World.’ He expressed greater excitement for ‘Chhaava,’ highlighting its basis in the life story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and the involvement of Vicky Kaushal, Maddock Films, and director Laxman Utekar, who has a strong track record. Adarsh anticipates that the film could achieve an opening collection of ₹25-30 crores nett or possibly more based on advance ticket sales.

Furthermore, Ramesh Bala, a trade expert, and theatre owner Vishek Chauhan shared insights on box office expectations and potential obstacles. Chauhan mentioned that ‘Chhaava’ should aim for an opening between ₹12-15 crores on its first day but cautioned that predictions are still premature. He noted that while Vicky Kaushal is a significant draw, the current advance sales do not indicate an exceptional opening. A clearer picture might emerge by Thursday.

Ramesh Bala echoed these sentiments regarding pre-sale figures and expected opening numbers, projecting a double-digit opening for the first day, likely between ₹10-15 crores. Both experts emphasized that Maharashtra is a key market for the film, given its focus on a Maratha warrior. They indicated that a strong opening could lead to impressive box office collections, with audience word-of-mouth also playing a crucial role. Bala concluded, “If it opens well, it could range between ₹40-50 crores. However, we will need to monitor audience reactions throughout the week.”

In ‘Chhaava,’ Vicky Kaushal is joined by Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna. The film is directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan under the Maddock Films banner.

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Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra Announce Second Pregnancy

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2 days ago

October 7, 2026

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Mumbai: Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have announced that they are expecting their second child. The couple shared the happy news through a joint social media post featuring their baby girl’s hands holding a pair of tiny socks.

“Blessed once again with the greatest gift of all. Our hearts are so full of love and gratitude,” they wrote in the caption.

Kiara and Sidharth tied the knot on February 7, 2023, at Suryagarh Palace in Rajasthan. The couple fell in love while working together on the 2021 film Shershaah.

Kiara had earlier revealed on Koffee With Karan Season 8 that Sidharth proposed to her during a family trip to Rome. She recalled that he even used dialogues from Shershaah while proposing.

On the work front, Sidharth was last seen in The Vvaan, while Kiara was last seen in Yash’s Toxic.

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Will ‘Premada Oorali’ Join the List of Kannada Cinema’s Most Profitable Hits?

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2 days ago

October 7, 2026

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Entertainment: Kannada romantic family drama Premada Oorali is continuing its successful run at the box office. Released on September 25, 2026, the film has recorded strong growth during its second week, driven by positive word-of-mouth and steady audience support.

Directed by National Award-winner Manoj Kumar, the film was reportedly made on a modest budget of around Rs.3 crore to Rs.3.5 crore. Despite a slow opening, it has emerged as a major commercial success.

The movie opened with an estimated net collection of Rs.9 lakh to Rs.12 lakh on its first day. Its collections increased steadily after positive audience feedback. The film earned around Rs.7.92 crore net during its first week.

By the end of 11 days, Premada Oorali had collected approximately Rs.15.29 crore to Rs.17.57 crore net in India.

The film witnessed another jump on Day 12. It collected around Rs.3.65 crore net across 834 shows, compared to Rs.3 crore on the previous day. This marks a growth of nearly 21.7 per cent.

With the Day 12 collection, the film’s total India net collection has reached around Rs.21.22 crore, while its India gross collection stands at approximately Rs.24.69 crore.

The film’s overseas collection is currently not available. Its confirmed worldwide gross collection is also yet to be reported.

With its strong performance against a relatively small production budget, Premada Oorali has emerged as one of the notable sleeper hits of Kannada cinema in 2026.

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Senior Kannada Actress Lalithamma Dies at 65

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5 days ago

October 4, 2026

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Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada supporting actress Lalithamma, who had worked in theatre, films and television for over three decades, passed away on Sunday at the age of 65.

Lalithamma had been suffering from a stroke for the past two and a half months. As she had no one to take care of her, she was receiving shelter and care from the Amma’s Madilu Trust.

Lalithamma had dedicated nearly 35 years to the theatre industry. She performed in hundreds of stage plays and also appeared in several Kannada films and television serials.

She gained recognition among Kannada audiences through her role as ‘Saraayi Sharade’ in Darshan-starrer Suntara Gaali.

She later acted in several popular films, including Jackie, Vajrakaya, Jungli Kitturu and Putra, among others.

Lalithamma was also part of several television serials, including Rangoli, Mangalya and Mahamayi.

Known for her supporting roles and long-standing contribution to the entertainment industry, Lalithamma’s death has left her colleagues and well-wishers mourning her loss.