Chhaava
Also known as Chhava, Chaava
Chhaava () is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language epic historical action film based on the life of Sambhaji, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire, who is played by Vicky Kaushal. An adaptation of the Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant, it is directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films. The cast also includes Akshaye Khanna and Rashmika Mandanna.
Film · TMDB
7.0Shivaji'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.
Released: 2025-02-14161 minDir: Laxman UtekarHistory, Action, DramaBudget: $15.8MBox office: $95.0M
Cast
- Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
- Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai Bhonsale
- Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb
- Ashutosh Rana as Sarlashkar Hambirrao Mohite
- Divya Dutta as Rajmata Soyarabai Bhosale
- Pradeep Ram Singh Rawat as Yesaji Kank
Themes
~25 min read
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24 sectionsContents
- Plot
- Cast
- Production
- Development
- Pre-production
- Casting and filming
- Post-production
- Visual effects
- Music
- Marketing
- Release
- Theatrical
- Distribution
- Home media
- Reception
- Box office
- Critical response
- Accolades
- Controversies
- Historical inaccuracies
- Religious hostility
- Notes
- References
- External links
Chhaava () is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language epic historical action film based on the life of Sambhaji, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire, who is played by Vicky Kaushal. An adaptation of the Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant, it is directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films. The cast also includes Akshaye Khanna and Rashmika Mandanna.
Pre-production began in April 2023; filming commenced in October 2023 and ended in May 2024. The film score and soundtrack album were composed by A. R. Rahman while the lyrics were written by Irshad Kamil and Kshitij Patwardhan.