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Less Promotions, More Hype! Chhaava’s Advance Bookings Soar!

Historical films often serve as a bridge between the past and present reviving the legacy of great warriors who shaped history.

By:  Tupaki Desk   |   11 Feb 2025 9:36 AM
Less Promotions, More Hype! Chhaava’s Advance Bookings Soar!
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Historical films often serve as a bridge between the past and present reviving the legacy of great warriors who shaped history. Chhaava an ambitious Hindi language historical action film aims to do just that by bringing the inspiring story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj to the silver screen Starring Vicky Kaushal in the titular role alongside Rashmika Mandanna the film is set for release on February 14. With a massive budget of 130 crores, the expectations are sky high However promotional activities have been subdued due to Rashmika's unfortunate leg fracture raising concerns about the film’s reach.

Despite minimal promotions, Chhaava is already proving its box office potential Advance bookings have crossed ₹4 crores with 2 lakh tickets already sold. This early momentum signals strong audience interest driven by the film’s historical significance and Vicky Kaushal’s rising stardom. The film’s grandeur action-packed sequences and emotional depth are expected to resonate with both history enthusiasts and mainstream audiences. Bollywood insiders remain optimistic drawing comparisons to other films that have thrived despite low key promotions.

Looking at recent trends Vicky Kaushal's past films Sam Bahadur, Zara Hatke Zara Bachke and Bad Newz all managed to perform remarkably well surpassing the ₹100 crore mark. This track record combined with the public's growing appetite for period dramas has fueled confidence that Chhaava will follow suit Bollywood’s trade analysts believe that the film has all the ingredients for a box office blockbuster even without an aggressive marketing campaign. The Maratha warrior’s legacy paired with an engaging cinematic experience could be enough to drive audiences to theaters.

As Chhaava prepares to hit the big screens the question remains will it rise like a fearless warrior against the odds or fall victim to its subdued promotions? With historical epics finding a strong foothold in Indian cinema this film has the potential to carve its own path and cement itself as a modern classic. If its current momentum continues Chhaava may just emerge as Bollywood’s next unstoppable force.