Chhaava’s trailer promised the film to be a roaring tale of history.
And it did… but only to a certain extent.
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Based on Shivaji Sawant’s Marathi novel, the film seeks to shed light on the bravery of Sambhaji Maharaj, played by Vicky Kaushal, a figure often overlooked in history books.
Chhaava has registered the best morning occupancy of theatres in 2025, surpassing Badass Ravi Kumar, with a very high margin.
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The film had already registered the biggest pre-sales of 2025 and according to trade experts, is all set to open in the range of Rs 25 – 27 crore at the box office.
While the trailer the received much hype, the reviews of the film have been varied.
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On the surface, the film was a great tale of bravery, sacrifice, and resilience. With spectacular performances, an engaging narrative, and soul-stirring moments, the audience loved it.
But on a deeper level, when one assumes that the valour of the Marathas and the deafening evil of the Mughals have religious connotations, it seems like every other Hindu Vs Muslim tale.
The fans who entered the theatre for a cinematic experience with action, drama and good vs evil, enjoyed the film thoroughly.
The ones looking behind the camerawork and costumes felt it distorted historical instances just for the sake of storytelling.
However, the highlight of the film was Vicky Kaushal. Despite going overboard at times, he channelled his inner rage and commanded undivided attention.
Many viewers commented how shouting isn’t always acting upon seeing his performance.
People had high expectations from Rashmika as well, but she disappointed with her try-hard Marathi accent.
Many viewers even called Chhaava one of Vicky’s finest performances, believing no one else could have done it better. His portrayal, combined with the brilliance of AR Rahman’s music, made the film a cinematic experience for many.
