'Chhaava': Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna's Historical Drama Hits Theatres Today
Chhaava, the historical drama by director Laxman Utekar portraying the life of the Maratha king, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, hit theatres today, February 14. With the sensational Vicky Kaushal portraying the legendary king, Rashmika Mandanna breathed life into Maharani Yesubai on screen.
Produced by Dinesh Vijayan under Maddock Films, the film boasts a stellar cast of Vicky , Rashmika, Akshaye Khanna, Ashutosh Rana, Divya Dutta, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Diana Penty.
So, as you all get set to enjoy the film on screen, here are some interesting facts about the film, which might make it a worthwhile watch:
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Chhaava
Chhaava, the Hindi word, translates to lion’s cub. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was reverently known as the Chhaava of the Maratha Kingdom. This film is an adaptation of the eponymous Marathi novel written by Shivaji Sawant with the same name.
The inspiring life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
Chhaava is a biopic on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It narrates the story of the valour, courage, and vengeance of the king Chhatrapathi Sambhaji Maharaj. It focuses on his bravery and how he challenged the Mughal empire and fought for his country.
The third biopic of Vicky Kaushal
Vicky is known for portraying biopic films and excelling in his layered performances. The actor has previously delivered two biopics, namely Sardar Udham (2021) and Sam Bahadur (2023). All three characters he portrayed, including Chhaava, were unwavering patriots. Interestingly, these characters have taken him to different eras of history, with Sam Bahadur set in the 1970s, Sardar Udham in 1919, and Chiranjeevi Parashurama in his upcoming Mahavatar portraying the mythological era.
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The first historical film of Rashmika Mandanna
Rashmika, who is known for portraying versatile roles in Indian cinema, is taking up the role of Maharani Yesubai, the wife of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, in this film. Notably, Chhaava is the first film of the actress, portraying a real-life character on the screen.
An AR Rahman musical
Rahman is always known for breathing life into films through his melodies, especially when it’s a period film. Throughout his composition in the film, the musical genius made sure that it captured the essence. The Oscar award-winning composer has composed 7 songs in the film, each reflecting the valour and culture of the Maratha king. His soundtracks titled Jaane Tu, Aaya Re Toofan, The Roar, The Crown and others are creating buzz among the audience.
