Chhaava
Seen it?2025 | 161 min | History, Action, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but mixed reviews held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved Braveheart or The Last of the Mohicans, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Epic and sweeping, at 2 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 41 min.
- It's in Hindi, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Shivaji's death sparks the Maratha-Mughal conflict. His son Sambhaji leads resistance against Aurangzeb's forces. Amid battles and intrigue, both sides face challenges in a struggle for power.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
6 wins and 10 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$84 million worldwide on a $16 million budget; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.2 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Laxman Utekar
- Vicky KaushalChhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
- Rashmika MandannaYesubai Bhonsale
- Akshaye KhannaAurangzeb
- Ashutosh RanaSarlashkar Hambirrao Mohite
- Divya DuttaRajmata Soyarabai Bhosale
- Pradeep Ram Singh RawatYesaji Kank
- Vineet Kumar SinghChandogamatya Kavi Kalash
- Neil BhoopalamShehzada Akbar
- Santosh JuvekarRayaji
- Rajiv KachrooMujtaba