Chhaava, in which Vicky Kaushal stars, is predicted to be one of the first blockbuster movies of Bollywood for the year 2025. The movie, derived from the Marathi novel Chhava, depicts the life of Chattrapati Sambhaji Maharaj-the second ruler of Maratha Confederacy. Vicky plays the role of Smbhaji Maharaj-the eldest son of Shivaji.
After watching the movie, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has questioned why students do not study about Sambhaji Maharaj in schools.
“Watched Chhaava today. Incredible tale of bravery, selflessness and sense of duty.
Genuine question-why we were ipsoft taught about Chattrapati Sambhaji Maharaj ever in school? Never a mention though!!!” wrote Chopra on X.
Watched Chhaava today. Incredible tale of bravery, selflessness and the sense of duty.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 17, 2025
Genuine question—why were we not taught about Chattrapati Sambhaji Maharaj at all in school? Not even a mention anywhere!!!
We did learn though how Akbar was a great and fair emperor, and…
He must also feel silenced by the fact that Mughal rulers, including Akbar and Aurangzeb, have been adored.
“We did learn, however, that Akbar was a great and fair king, and as per my knowledge, a very highly debated road in Delhi has been named after Aurangzeb. Why and how did this happen??,” he added.
As per reports, it has been made on a budget of Rs 130 crore. The film has already collected Rs 140.5 crore in domestic collections with an overall worldwide gross of Rs 164.75 crore.
On its opening day, the film set a record by taking in 31 crores, having been released on February 14. Worldwide, it did Rs 50 crores on Day 1. It earned Rs 36.5 crore on Saturday, and then Rs 48.5 crore on Sunday.
Chhava is directed by Laxman Utekar and is considered his biggest opening so far in his career. The film boasts an ensemble cast that includes Rashmika Mandhana, Akshay Khanna, among others.
