Photo courtesy, Feb. 19 -- Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has lauded her 'Raazi' co-actor Vicky Kaushal for his performance in recently-released Hindi film Chhaava, which is based on the 17th century Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

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Chhaava, where Vicky played Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has maintained a steady run in the box office since its release on February 14.

The film has collected Rs. 171.28 crore so far in the box office.

The film is so far the biggest Hindi opener in 2025 and also Vicky's best opener in his entire career.

The previous biggest Hindi opener in 2025 was Akshay Kumar starrer Sky Force which earned Rs. 15.3 crore.

Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava co-stars Rashmika Mandanna in the lead.

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