Released on February 14, 2025, Vicky Kaushal’s most recent film, “Chhaava,” has exceeded his previous hit “Uri: The Surgical Strike,” ranking highest among films he has ever made. Under Laxman Utekar’s direction, this historical action-drama premiered with an amazing ₹31 crore and accumulated over ₹270 crore globally in six days, ranking as the top Indian film of 2025 thus far. Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna among others have a great cast in the movie, which also incorporates innovative ideas including an underwater war scene filmed in the Arabian Sea. Supported by intensive training with actual Maratha sword fighters, Kaushal’s performance of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj has been praised for authenticity. Strong word-of-mouth, emotive storytelling, and a calculated Valentine’s Day release help the movie to be successful. With its trajectory, “Chhaava” is expected to exceed the ₹500 crore mark worldwide, therefore confirming Kaushal’s reputation as a top performer and opening the path for possible sequel exploring more Maratha legends.