CHHAAVA (2025) – A Sword Forged in Legacy. A Prince Born for Battle.

He wasn’t just the son of a king—he was the storm that followed.

Chhaava (2025) is a sweeping historical epic rooted in valor, sacrifice, and destiny, charting the rise of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj—the fierce warrior son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and heir to the Maratha Empire. Based on the revered Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant, the film paints a vivid, emotional, and unflinching portrait of a prince torn between duty and defiance in a time when the very soul of India was at war.

Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film stars Vicky Kaushal in a commanding performance as Sambhaji—part poet, part rebel, and all warrior. From his days as a misunderstood son cast into exile, to his meteoric rise as a strategic genius and fearless commander, Chhaava traces the arc of a man who refused to bend to foreign rule or internal betrayal. Torn between loyalty to his father’s dream and his own turbulent path, Sambhaji carves his name into history with blood, steel, and unwavering pride.

Opposite Kaushal is Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai, Sambhaji’s wife and intellectual equal. Their love story, though forged in the fires of political alliance, becomes the emotional heartbeat of the film—grounding the epic battles with quiet moments of tenderness and truth. Their bond is not just romantic, but revolutionary.

The cinematography is grand and immersive, showcasing lush forts, rain-soaked warfields, and regal courtrooms teeming with intrigue. The battle sequences are raw, visceral, and choreographed with a sense of cultural authenticity. But beyond the visuals, Chhaava is powered by a deep emotional core—it’s not just about how one fights, but why.

With a stirring musical score, powerful dialogue, and a fearless commitment to historical nuance, Chhaava (2025) is more than a period film—it’s a tribute to resistance, legacy, and the untamed fire of a prince who lived and died by the sword, but never by submission.