Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films‘ epic historic saga “Chhaava,” starring Vicky Kaushal, continues its unstoppable run on the field workplace, grossing INR7.11 billion ($83.5 million) in India alone.
The solely different movie to have crossed this milestone in movies initially made within the Hindi language in India – versus movies made in southern Indian languages like “Baahubali 2,” “Pushpa 2,” “RRR,” “K.G.F 2” and “Kalki 2989 AD” – is Maddock Films’ “Stree 2.” “Chhaava” has additionally collected over $10.5 million in abroad markets. The complete worldwide assortment stands at $94 million.
“When we began work on ‘Chhaava,’ we knew we had something special, a story rooted in legacy and emotion. But to see it resonate across continents and cross INR800 crore [$94 million] worldwide is humbling. This film belongs to the audience, and this success is a testament to their love,” Vijan mentioned.
“Chhaava” stars Vicky Kaushal because the legendary Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The challenge marks Maddock Films’ first enterprise into the historic epic style and options Kaushal alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna. Director Laxman Utekar helms the manufacturing, which chronicles the lifetime of Sambhaji Maharaj, who ascended to the throne in 1681.
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the eldest son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, led the Maratha Empire throughout a vital interval in Indian historical past. Known for his army prowess and strategic management, Sambhaji’s reign was marked by steady warfare with the Mughal Empire and different powers. His story is especially notable for his protection of the Maratha kingdom and his legendary braveness within the face of adversity. He was additionally known as Chhaava (lion’s cub).
Maddock enjoyed a blockbuster 2024 with sci-fi rom-com “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya,” horror-comedy “Munjya” and “Stree 2,” the sequel to 2018 horror-comedy “Stree.” The firm just lately unveiled a slate of eight interconnected films in the horror-comedy genre set to launch over the subsequent 4 years.
