When the film leaked online in 4K mere hours after its theatrical premiere on February 14, 2025, the piracy controversy involving Vicky Kaushal stunned Bollywood. Three people were arrested on March 21, 2025 after Mumbai Police started an inquiry that turned up an insider breach from a pre-release screening. Chhaava lost ₹25 crore owing to piracy even if the box office receipts were at ₹500 crore. Vicky Kaushal encouraged supporters of lawful viewing to help authorities book fifteen more individuals. The case emphasizes how urgently the Indian film business needs tougher anti- piracy policies.