Chhaava is finally out and Vicky Kaushal is slaying as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. While the film is getting praised for its scale and intensity.
Rashmika Mandanna’s performance as Maharani Yesubai is being debated. Did she do justice to the role or does she feel out of place?
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Early reactions are highlighting the issue many were worried about Rashmika’s dialogue delivery feels unnatural. Some are pointing out that her South Indian accent is visible in Marathi dialogues making her performance less believable.
Critics are also saying that her expressions look rehearsed rather than natural and hence the emotional impact of her character is less. Compared to Priyanka Chopra’s transformation as Kashibai in Bajirao Mastani, Rashmika’s performance feels underwhelming.
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While Rashmika is getting mixed reactions, Vicky Kaushal is getting praise for his intense performance as Sambhaji Maharaj. His screen presence, body language and dedication to the role is winning over the audience.
Similarly Akshaye Khanna’s performance as Aurangzeb is being described as menacing and gripping. With such strong performances around her, does Rashmika’s performance feel even weaker?
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Was it just the accent or something more? Some are saying that a deeper understanding of Marathi culture and dialect coaching could have helped.
Others are saying that Chhaava’s big visuals and powerful storytelling has only highlighted Rashmika’s shortcomings. Should the filmmakers have focused more on her performance or was she miscast?
Chhaava is out and the audience is making their own opinions. While Rashmika is a popular actress, her Yesubai might not be one of her best.
The film is being liked but Rashmika’s role is getting criticized for being shallow. Will her performance improve with time or will it be one of the weak points of this big historical drama?
To better understand the reactions to Rashmika Mandanna’s performance, it’s important to look at the context in which she was cast. The role of Maharani Yesubai in a historical drama demands not just acting skills, but also a strong emotional range.
While Rashmika’s presence in the film was expected to be one of its highlights, some critics feel her portrayal was a mismatch for the gravitas of the role.
Despite this, her fans continue to defend her, attributing the critiques to the character’s demanding nature rather than her acting abilities.
As the film’s commercial success is likely to depend heavily on the performances of key players like Vicky Kaushal, it remains to be seen whether Rashmika’s role will become more appreciated as audiences see more of her in future films.
