These days, military action films and period dramas don’t have a high bar. If a movie treats historical figures as real people instead of stereotypes, that’s already a win. Chhaava does that, and while it isn’t groundbreaking, it is at least well-made.
The production design looks polished, the cinematography is decent, and—most importantly—the film doesn’t resort to glorifying one side by demonizing the other. It tries to present a historical figure with some depth, though that effort feels scattered and unimaginative..png)
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Unfortunately, any potential for a nuanced story quickly gets drowned in loud storytelling. The movie idolizes its hero so much that it ends up feeling more repetitive than powerful.
Based on Chhava, a Marathi novel by Shivaji Sawant, the film covers the years 1681 to 1689. After Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s death, the Mughals, led by Aurangzeb (Akshaye Khanna), think the Maratha Empire is finished. But Shivaji’s son, Sambhaji (Vicky Kaushal), rises to the challenge.
His brutal conquest of Burhanpur shakes the Mughal Empire, forcing Aurangzeb to launch a full-scale invasion of the Deccan. Though outnumbered, the Marathas put up a fierce fight.
Sadly, Chhaava follows a predictable formula. The king is all about bravery, the queen is devoted, the royal mother is scheming, and the courtiers are untrustworthy. Every obstacle is solved by shouting "Jai Bhawani!" The battles take place in different settings—like a jungle, a marketplace, and sugarcane fields—but the action scenes lack excitement.
Instead of high-energy combat, we get slow-motion shots of Sambhaji showing off his strength. The second half is packed with battle sequences, but they start feeling repetitive and exhausting. Sambhaji swings from trees, jumps out of the ground, and emerges from lakes—but it all feels underwhelming.
Even in the quieter moments, the film struggles. The dialogues sound too dramatic, as if they were lifted from a school play. The characters remain one-dimensional, and the movie relies too much on loud background music, religious chants, and yelling to create emotion.
Vicky Kaushal gives a strong performance—he roars like a lion (and even fights one!). But the real standout is Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb. He barely raises his voice, yet his cold, piercing eyes say everything.
Rashmika Mandanna, as Maharani Yesubai, has more presence than most queens in films about kings, but her role is still limited. Divya Dutta and Neil Bhoopalam make an impact in their brief appearances, while Vineet Kumar Singh, despite his talent, gets buried under unnecessary theatrics. The biggest disappointment is Ashutosh Rana, whose character, Hambirao Mohite, is reduced to a loyal warrior with little depth. Even his dramatic death scene fails to leave an emotional mark.
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After a slow start and a mediocre middle, the film finally picks up in the climax. Sambhaji taking on an entire army with a log might look like something out of a zombie apocalypse movie, but at least it’s visually impressive. However, the final torture scene drags on. Sambhaji’s suffering—his nails being ripped out, his eyes gouged—should feel painful to watch, but instead, it just feels tiring. It doesn’t stir emotions or patriotism, just exhaustion.
Chhaava
⭐ Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna, Diana Penty, Ashutosh Rana, Vineet Kumar Singh, Divya Dutta
🎬 Director: Laxman Utekar
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