Chhaava

History Action Drama Hindi

Shivaji's death sparks the Maratha-Mughal conflict. His son Sambhaji leads resistance against Aurangzeb's forces. Amid battles and intrigue, both sides face challenges in a struggle for power.

Cast:	Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna, Ashutosh Rana, Divya Dutta, Pradeep Ram Singh Rawat, Vineet Kumar Singh, Neil Bhoopalam, Santosh Juvekar, Rajiv Kachroo, Ashish Pathode
Director:	Laxman Utekar
Writer:	Rishi Virmani, Laxman Utekar, Kaustubh J. Savarkar
Editor:	Manish Pradhan
Camera:	Saurabh Goswami

All Guild Reviews of Chhaava

Vicky Kaushal ferociously roars, races and goes on a rampage in Chhaava

Renuka Vyavahare | The Times of India

Fri, February 14 2025

Chhaava’s excellence lies in its terrific climax. You just wish the film relied and trusted its solid story more than Rahman's music, which largely feels out of place.

Based on Shivaji Sawant’s Marathi novel, Chhaava (lion’s cub) aims to acknowledge the bravery of Shambhu Raje (Sambhaji Maharaj played by Vicky Kaushal), that most history books haven’t been able to. There’s more to him than being Shivaji’s son who was betrayed by his own men, captured and brutally executed by Aurangzeb (played by Akshaye Khanna). The film sheds light on why he was widely revered by his people and feared by rivals in the nine years that he held the Maratha throne. Still reeling from the loss of his father, Sambhaji and Sersenapati Hambirrao Mohite (essayed by Ashutosh Rana) invaded Mughal stronghold Burhanpur right under their nose. For the nine years that followed, Sambhaji trampled on Mughals’ expansion plans making him a thorn in their side. Sambhaji’s bravery overcame the betrayal he faced by his own people until he was ambushed and captured in Sangameshwar. Even his brutal execution couldn’t kill his warrior spirit and fight for Swaraj.