New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna, was released on February 14. The historical drama had an impressive opening. Let's compare its box office collection with that of two other historical Bollywood dramas, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and Kesari.

On Day 1, Chhaava collected Rs.31 crore, more than double the Rs.15 crore earned by Tanhaji, starring Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan. Kesari, starring Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra, earned Rs.21.06 crore on Day 1.

The trend continued on Day 2, with Chhaava earning Rs.37 crore, Tanhaji earning Rs.20.37 crore and Kesari minting Rs.16.75 crore.

By Day 3, Chhaava further extended its lead, amassing Rs.48.5 crore, compared to Tanhaji's Rs.26...