Vicky Kaushal's film "Chhawa" has had a phenomenal box office opening, significantly impacting the collections of other films. Reports suggest that "Chhawa" grossed ₹13.79 crore from advance bookings alone.
Entertainment: Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna's film "Chhawa," released in theaters on February 14, 2025, has created a sensation at the box office. Advance bookings alone raked in several crores, positioning it to become the biggest opener of 2025. This explosive opening of "Chhawa" has directly affected the collections of other films.
Specifically, films like Akshay Kumar's "Sky Force" and Himesh Reshammiya's "Badass Ravikumar" have witnessed a sharp decline in earnings. These films experienced a notable drop in collections on Thursday, negatively impacting their box office performance.
Himesh Reshammiya's "Badass Ravikumar" Suffers a Setback
The release of Vicky Kaushal's "Chhawa" has caused a stir at the box office, most significantly impacting Himesh Reshammiya's "Badass Ravikumar." While the film's powerful dialogues initially garnered audience applause, its earnings have now plummeted. On Wednesday, the film earned ₹55 lakh in single-day domestic box office collections, but this dropped to just ₹36 lakh on Thursday following "Chhawa's" release.
"Badass Ravikumar's" total domestic box office collection stands at a mere ₹9.78 crore. If collections don't improve soon, the film might prove to be a box office flop.
"Loveyapa" Faces Significant Challenges
Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan's debut film, "Loveyapa," was already struggling, but "Chhawa's" release has exacerbated its difficulties. "Loveyapa" was already facing stiff competition from "Badass Ravikumar" and the re-release of "Sanam Teri Kasam," and now Vicky Kaushal's historical drama has severely hampered its earnings.
While "Loveyapa" earned ₹50 lakh on a single day on Wednesday, its Thursday earnings dropped to just ₹34 lakh. Its total collection in India so far is only ₹6.49 crore.
"Chhawa" Impacts "Deva's" Earnings
Vicky Kaushal's historical film "Chhawa" has negatively impacted not only "Badass Ravikumar" and "Loveyapa," but also Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde's "Deva." The already struggling film's earnings have now dropped to the lakhs. On its 13th day of release, "Deva" earned ₹45 lakh on Wednesday, but this fell to ₹36 lakh on Thursday. The film's total collection in India has reached ₹33.46 crore, while its worldwide collection is only ₹54.8 crore.
"Chhawa" Presents Challenges for "Sky Force"
Vicky Kaushal's "Chhawa" has not only affected new releases but has also slowed down the momentum of Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya's "Sky Force." By its 20th day of release, "Sky Force" had earned approximately ₹45 lakh, but its Thursday earnings fell to just ₹33 lakh. The film had received positive reviews and maintained a good hold at the box office.
However, the impact of "Chhawa's" release is clearly visible. "Sky Force's" total collection in India has reached ₹111.48 crore, but its future earnings may be affected by "Chhawa."
