Vicky Kaushal’s epic drama ‘Chhaava’ has taken the box office by storm, registering a record-breaking opening of ₹31 crore on February 14, 2025. This makes it the biggest opener of the year so far, surpassing ‘Sky Force’ and ‘Gully Boy’ Despite mixed reviews, the Laxman Utekar directorial continues to perform well, with audiences praising the performances of Vicky Ka Kushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna. The film has earned 3.5 stars from ETimes with an official review from us that reads, “The women don’t get as much screen space. ‘Chhaavage’’’s excellence lies in its gripping second half and a terrific climax.” The immensely talented Divya Dutta as Maharani Soyarabai has a powerful presence and deserved a meatier role. Diana Penty turns out to be the biggest disappointment. She barely gets to speak but when she does, her stone-faced performance distracts you from the most intense scenes. You just wish the film relied and trusted its solid story more than Rahman’s music, which largely feels out of place.
