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Chhaava
Theatrical release poster
Directed byLaxman Utekar
Written byRishi Virmani
Laxman Utekar
Based onChhava
by Shivaji Sawant[1]
Produced byDinesh Vijan
Starring
CinematographySaurabh Goswami
Edited byManish Pradhan
Music byA. R. Rahman[2]
Production
company
Release date
  • 14 February 2025 (2025-02-14)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Chhaava (lit. transl. Lion's cub) is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language historical action film based on the life of Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, played by Vicky Kaushal. It is an adaptation of the Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant. Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, the film also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna.

Pre-production began in April 2023 and filming commenced in October 2023 and ended in May 2024. The film score and soundtrack album are composed by A. R. Rahman while the lyrics are written by Irshad Kamil. It is scheduled for a theatrical release on 14 February 2025.

Cast

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Production

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Development and pre-production

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"Everyone knows about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, but no one knows about Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. He had such great courage and was a great warrior, but sadly no one knows about it. During the pandemic (COVID-19), when I read about Sambhaji Maharaj, I realised he is such a big character, and why are we not talking about his life? That's when I started writing and the idea of Chhaava came to me."

Laxman Utekar, during an interview with India Today[9]

In December 2022, Peeping Moon reported that Laxman Utekar was working on a historical biopic, produced by Dinesh Vijan, with the film still in the writing stage.[10][11] The movie is based on the Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant, which also inspired the film's title.[1] After completing script in January 2023, pre-production for the film began in April 2023, and principal photography starting in October.[12][13][14]

Utekar and his team spent a year researching the 17th-century Maratha era, traveling to historical towns like Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Ratnagiri, Pune, Nashik, and Paithan.[15] Costume designer Sheetal Sharma sourced authentic Paithani sarees and restored 500-year-old borders for Rashmika Mandanna's character, Yesubai. Subrata Chakraborty and Amit Ray recreated jewellery and the sword Bhavani, drawing references from museums in London. Vicky Kaushal's portrayal of Sambhaji was based on historical busts and statues to ensure accuracy.[16]

The film was officially announced on 3 October 2023, when Maddock Films revealed its upcoming slate of theatrical releases, including the release date for Chhaava.[17][18]

Casting and filming

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Laxman Utekar discussed his upcoming film with Vicky Kaushal during the shoot of Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (2023).[19] In January 2023, Utekar confirmed that Kaushal would portray Sambhaji, marking their second collaboration following Zara Hatke Zara Bachke.[20] Utekar mentioned that Kaushal would undergo four months of training in sword fighting, horse riding, and that shooting would begin once they were satisfied with his preparation.[20] In August 2023, it was reported that Marathi actor Santosh Juvekar would play a pivotal role in the film. During the same month, Juvekar and Kaushal underwent horse riding training in the Mumbai suburbs.[21]

By October 2023, it was reported that Kaushal had started his preparations for the film alongside co-star Rashmika Mandanna.[22] The same month, Ashutosh Rana and Divya Dutta join cast as Hambirrao Mohite and Soyarabai, respectively.[5] Dutta later discussed her portrayal in an interview with Mid-Day in December 2024.[23][24] On 4 December 2023, Pradeep Rawat joined the film's cast.[8] Mandanna wrapped up her portion of filming in January 2024, while Kaushal resumed filming in Wai on 9 March 2024, continuing until 6 April 2024.[25][26] On 23 April 2024, Santosh Juvekar completed his portions.[27][28]

Earlier in the production process, the team had approached Anil Kapoor for the role of Aurangzeb,[29] but in October 2023, Akshaye Khanna joined the cast in the role instead. Principal photography for the film wrapped in May 2024.[30][31] Initially, Utekar had approached Marathi actor Ashok Shinde for a negative role, but Shinde declined the offer due to a scheduling conflict with his existing contract with Zee, as he revealed in a November 2024 interview with ItsMajja.[32]

Marketing

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The teaser of the film was showcased before the preview shows of Stree 2, and was later released on social media on 19 August 2024, coinciding Raksha Bandhan.[33][34]

Release

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Initially set for release on 6 December 2024, the film is scheduled for a theatrical release on 14 February 2025.[35][33]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Laxman Utekar: Vicky has the build and personality for Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's role". Mid-day. 6 June 2023. Archived from the original on 20 August 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  2. ^ "A.R. Rahman Joins Laxman Utekar's 'Chhava' - Exclusive!". The Times of India. 23 May 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 8 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Rashmika Mandanna praises Chhaava co-star Vicky Kaushal, says he was 'warm and kind, except for the last day'; the Sam Bahadur actor reacts". The Indian Express. 28 January 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  4. ^ "క్షణం ఆలోచించకుండా అంగీకరించా" (in Telugu). Eenadu. 16 December 2024. Archived from the original on 16 December 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
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