Movie Name: Chhaava
Rating: 3/5
Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna, Rashmika Mandanna, Diana Penty and others
Director: Laxman Utekar
Produced By: Maddock Films
Release Date: 14th February 2025
Story:
Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar, narrates the life journey of Maratha King Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, emphasizing his battles against Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and the Mughal forces.
Performances:
Vicky Kaushal gives an outstanding performance in the lead role and shoulders the entire film. Rashmika Mandanna also impresses, while Akshaye Khanna portrays perfectly the character of Aurangzeb. Ashutosh Rana, Divya Dutta, Vineet Singh, Diana Penty, and Neil Bhoopalam were apt.
Analysis:
Starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, Chhaava depicts the life journey of the Maratha King from the time he took his father Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy forward after his demise, became Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj to his battles with Mughals. The storyline of the film largely highlights Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s formidable attack on Burhanpur and the resulting effects. The first half effectively conveys emotional depth and engages the audience in the events. Sambhaji’s fierce nature, his affectionate relationship with his wife Yesu Bhai, and the interplay between the Maratha and Mughal Kingdoms are well articulated.
The second half slows down since much of the story focuses on one event. The last thirty minutes, featuring intense torture on Hero, deliver a powerful impact.
Positives:
- Vicky Kaushal’s Performance
- First Half
- Last Half an Hour
Negatives:
- Pace Drops at a Few Places
- Initial 30 Minutes in The Second half
Chhaava Movie Review and Verdict:
Chhaava is a sincere historical drama. Extraordinary performance of Vicky Kaushal, and Maratha Emotion along with a solid Climax work well for the film, though the second half has some flaws.