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Vicky Kaushal's most highly anticipated movie 'Chhaava' movie is having a strong start, with a huge amount of Rs 13.78 crore in advance bookings before its Valentine's Day release. With over 4.87 lakh tickets sold, mainly in Maharashtra. Around 4.87 lakh tickets are primarily sold in Maharashtra itself. The film is expected to open at Rs 23-25 crore net on its first day.
Experts within the industry predict that 'Chhaava ' could open with Rs 23-25 crore net on its first day and if it comes true, it will be one of the biggest movies in the historical genre. The film has got support mostly from Maharashtra because of its regional language and the Royal history of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and his entire family.
Trade analysts who are experts highly believe that if the film's release gets a true positive turn, then 'Chhaava' could emerge as a major success in Maharashtra. However, its nationwide performance remains a little slow, Delhi struggled to cross the Rs 1 crore mark.
Despite its promising start, Chhaava faces strong competition from Marvel's Captain America: Brave New World, which is also set for a February 14 release. While Chhaava currently leads in bookings.