How Vicky Kaushal is an era-defining star as 'Chhaava' remains the biggest hit of 2025 so far

Vicky Kaushal has quietly but decisively emerged as the biggest superstar of the year, a feat that, surprisingly, hasn’t received the attention it deserves. With his 2025 blockbuster, Chhavva, crossing the ₹500 crore mark, Vicky has cemented his place in the upper echelons of Bollywood stardom. Ironically, this achievement makes him the second young star after Ranbir Kapoor to enter the coveted 500 Crore Club, surpassing even Ranbir’s biggest hit, Animal.

What makes Vicky’s rise remarkable is that Chhavva is far from a one-off success. He has steadily built a reputation as a reliable box-office force. His breakthrough came with Uri: The Surgical Strike in 2019, a film that not only became a phenomenal hit but also showcased his intensity and screen presence. Prior to Uri, Vicky was part of several commercial successes, including Sanju and Raazi, hinting early on at his versatility.

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Even in the post-pandemic era, when many stars stuck to safe genres, Vicky continued to push boundaries. Romantic comedies like Zara Hatke Zara Bachke and Bad Newz proved his ability to win audiences across genres. And let’s not forget his dancing, particularly the Tauba Tauba hook step in Bad Newz, which became a national craze.

Vicky Kaushal has now evolved into the complete package: acting prowess, dancing skills, striking looks, and undeniable box-office pull. He is truly a once-in-a-decade star, yet, for some reason, he hasn’t always received the credit he merits.

With his upcoming projects which includes Love & War directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, also starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the lead, the momentum shows no sign of slowing. We are sure to say that the industry is witnessing the rise of a genuine icon in real time.