A still from ‘Chhaava’
Vicky Kaushal’s blockbuster Hindi movie,Chhaava, will run tax-free in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on Wednesday. This comes hours after Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the film would be tax-free in his state
Pramod Sawant made the announcement in a post on X. “It gives pleasure to me to announce that movie “Chhava” based on the life & sacrifice of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, will be Tax Free in Goa,” Sawant said in the post.
“The Movie exploring the valor, courage of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj for Dev, Desh and Dharma played by Vicky Kaushal, is bringing the glorious history to the screen. The sacrifice of the second Chhatrapati of the Hindavi Swarajya, who valiantly fought against Moghuls, the Portuguese is an inspiration for all of us,” he added.
The announcement by both states came on the 395th birth anniversary of Maratha empire founder Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, father of Chhatrapati Sambhaji.
Yadav made the announcement while addressing a programme in Jabalpur. “Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, sacrificed his life for the country and religion while enduring all sorts of torture.
“A movie named Chhaava, based on his life, has been released. When such an excellent movie is made, why should we collect tax on it? I want to announce that from now on, Chhaava will be tax-free in the state,” said Yadav.
Yesterday, the historical drama crossed the Rs. 200-crore mark in six days of release. According to the makers, director Laxman Utekar’s film has grossed Rs 203.68 crores, with Day 6 pooling in Rs 32.4 crores. The film’s occupancy saw a huge surge on Shiv Jayanti, 19th February.
The movie, also featuring Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna, is produced by Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films.
Published – February 20, 2025 06:47 pm IST
