Chhaava (Hindi with English Subtitles)

Chhaava at Victory Cinema Chhaava arrives at Victory Cinema as a grand Hindi historical epic bringing the extraordinary courage and legacy of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj to the big screen. Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, the film stars Vicky Kaushal in the title role alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna. Built around a defining chapter of Maratha history, the film presents a world of warfare, political ambition, sacrifice and resistance on an expansive cinematic canvas. Scheduled to release in cinemas on February 14, 2025, Chhaava promises Bengaluru audiences a powerful historical drama created to be experienced collectively on the big screen. Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Vicky Kaushal takes on one of the most demanding roles of his career as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the warrior king who succeeded Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and carried forward the struggle to protect Swarajya. The trailers present Sambhaji Maharaj as a fearless military leader capable of charging directly into overwhelming danger while remaining deeply conscious of his responsibility towards his kingdom and people. Vicky Kaushal undergoes a dramatic physical transformation for the role, combining intense battle sequences with moments of royal authority and personal emotion. Chhaava places his character at the centre of a historical conflict in which courage is measured not merely by victory but by an unwavering refusal to surrender. Rashmika Mandanna as Maharani Yesubai Rashmika Mandanna plays Maharani Yesubai, the wife of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and an important presence within the emotional and royal world of the film. Her relationship with Sambhaji brings a personal dimension to a story otherwise surrounded by warfare, political strategy and the immense responsibility of protecting an empire. The film's promotional material presents their bond through moments of companionship, devotion and shared commitment to Swarajya. A historical epic gains greater emotional weight when audiences understand what its central warrior stands to protect beyond territory, and Yesubai's presence gives Sambhaji's struggle a deeply human foundation alongside the larger responsibilities attached to his position as Chhatrapati. Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb Akshaye Khanna appears as Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, creating the central opposing force to Sambhaji Maharaj's resistance. His striking transformation and restrained screen presence offer a contrast to the physical energy surrounding Vicky Kaushal's warrior king. The conflict between the Maratha Empire and the Mughal forces provides Chhaava with its enormous historical scale, but the film also uses the personalities of its opposing leaders to intensify that confrontation. Aurangzeb represents an imperial power seeking expansion and control, while Sambhaji stands as a defender determined to preserve the sovereignty inherited from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Their opposing ambitions create the foundation for the film's political tension and massive battlefield sequences. The protector of Swarajya Chhaava presents Sambhaji Maharaj through the idea of protecting Swarajya against forces determined to break Maratha resistance. The film's official promotional campaign repeatedly places courage, duty and defence of the kingdom at the centre of his character. This gives the story a larger purpose beyond individual heroism. Every battle becomes connected to the survival of an ideal and to the responsibility inherited by a son following the extraordinary legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The title itself invokes the idea of the lion's cub, reflecting a successor expected to carry forward an enormous legacy while establishing his own identity as a warrior, ruler and defender of his people. A sweeping historical epic Maddock Films describes Chhaava as a massive historical epic chronicling the life, valour and eventual martyrdom of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. That ambition is visible in the scale presented through the trailers, which feature fortified landscapes, enormous armies, cavalry charges, royal courts and intense hand-to-hand combat. Director Laxman Utekar moves into a considerably different cinematic world from his contemporary dramas, using the historical setting to create a film driven by warfare as much as character. The combination of large-scale production design and an emotionally charged central performance positions Chhaava as a theatrical spectacle intended to immerse audiences in one of the most dramatic chapters associated with the Maratha Empire. Laxman Utekar's historical vision Director Laxman Utekar leads Chhaava after previously collaborating with Vicky Kaushal on Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, but the scale and dramatic requirements of this project are entirely different. Here, he enters the world of historical warfare, royal politics and legendary personalities while keeping the emotional journey of Sambhaji Maharaj at the centre. The film is produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films and draws its central inspiration from the life of the Maratha ruler, with the project also associated with Shivaji Sawant's celebrated Marathi novel Chhava. The result is designed as both an intimate character story and a sweeping depiction of resistance against an enormously powerful empire. Epic battles created for the big screen The battle sequences are among Chhaava's biggest theatrical attractions. The trailer shows Sambhaji Maharaj fighting through large groups of enemies, leading forces into combat and displaying extraordinary physical courage even when confronting overwhelming odds. Horses, weapons, fortifications and enormous crowds contribute to the sense of scale surrounding the conflict. These sequences are not presented merely as action spectacle but as expressions of the central character's determination to defend Swarajya. On a cinema screen, the combination of expansive visuals, detailed production design, battle choreography and powerful sound can give audiences the immersive experience that a historical epic of this scale demands. A.R. Rahman's music Academy Award-winning composer A.R. Rahman creates the music for Chhaava, bringing his distinctive musical sensibility to the film's combination of history, romance and warfare. The soundtrack includes Jaane Tu, which explores the emotional relationship between Sambhaji Maharaj and Yesubai, while Aaya Re Toofan captures the larger-than-life energy associated with the warrior king. Rahman's score plays an especially important role in a historical epic, where music must move between intimate personal moments and enormous scenes involving battle and sacrifice. His compositions add emotional grandeur to the story while helping the film's historical world feel alive and immediate for contemporary cinema audiences. An outstanding supporting ensemble Chhaava surrounds Vicky Kaushal with an experienced ensemble that strengthens the historical world around its central conflict. Alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna, the cast includes performers such as Ashutosh Rana, Divya Dutta and Vineet Kumar Singh. Their characters represent the royal, military and political relationships that shape the events surrounding Sambhaji Maharaj. A story about the defence of an empire necessarily extends beyond one individual, and the supporting ensemble helps establish the loyalties, rivalries and responsibilities operating around the Chhatrapati. Their presence gives the film opportunities to move between battlefield spectacle, strategic decisions and intimate conversations concerning the future of Swarajya. Courage, sacrifice and resistance At its emotional core, Chhaava is presented as a story about a ruler whose commitment to his people is tested under extraordinary circumstances. Sambhaji Maharaj inherited not only a throne but also the responsibility of protecting a vision of self-rule created through immense struggle. The film places that responsibility against the expanding might of the Mughal Empire and uses the resulting conflict to explore courage, loyalty and sacrifice. While its battles provide spectacle, the deeper dramatic appeal comes from watching a leader continue to resist despite escalating dangers. The story therefore promises to connect its large historical canvas with universal ideas about conviction, duty and the price demanded from those who refuse to abandon their principles. Hindi with English subtitles Chhaava was scheduled for theatrical release on February 14, 2025. The Hindi version received a UA 16+ certification, with its original certified running time reported at approximately 161 minutes. Victory Cinema presents Chhaava in Hindi with English subtitles, allowing Bengaluru audiences to experience Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna and the complete ensemble in the film's original language while following every dialogue clearly. English subtitles also make this major historical production accessible to moviegoers from across Bengaluru who may not speak Hindi fluently but wish to experience the story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj on the big screen. Watch Chhaava at Victory Cinema Watch Chhaava at Victory Cinema and experience the powerful story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj through an epic Hindi historical drama created for the big screen. Vicky Kaushal leads Laxman Utekar's ambitious production alongside Rashmika Mandanna as Maharani Yesubai and Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb, with A.R. Rahman's music adding emotional and cinematic grandeur. From enormous battles and royal confrontations to moments of courage, love and sacrifice, Chhaava brings a defining struggle for Swarajya to audiences on an expansive theatrical canvas. Check showtimes, choose your preferred seats and book directly on victorycinema.in with no booking fees. Experience Chhaava in Hindi with English subtitles at Victory Cinema Bengaluru.