After Hindi domination, 'Chhaava' eyes Telugu audience; trailer out
What's the story
The Telugu version of the historical action drama Chhaava will hit theaters on March 7. Directed by Laxman Utekar and featuring Vicky Kaushal, the film tells the story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. After its blockbuster Hindi run where it reportedly grossed ₹566.50cr worldwide, the makers have now released the Telugu trailer on social media. The film was released on February 14.
Twitter Post
Watch the trailer here
A grand spectacle of courage and glory now in Telugu ! 🔥#Chhaava Telugu trailer out now! ⚔️#ChhaavaTelugu grand release on March 7th by #GeethaArtsDistributions ❤️
— Maddockfilms (@MaddockFilms) March 3, 2025
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Plot details
'Chhaava' explores Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's life
Chhaava is an adaptation of Shivaji Sawant's Marathi novel of the same name, exploring the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, played by Kaushal. The film shows how Sambhaji struggles to save his kingdom from Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's relentless attacks. It stars Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb and Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai Bhonsale, Sambhaji's wife.
Cast and action
'Chhaava' features star-studded cast and high-octane action
Apart from Kaushal, Khanna, and Mandanna, Chhaava also features Vineet Kumar Singh as Kavi Kalash, Sambhaji's loyal friend. Diana Penty and Divya Dutta also have pivotal roles in the film. The story is set in 17th-century India and follows Sambhaji's journey from a warrior prince to a fearless king fighting enemies inside and outside his kingdom. The film brims with high-octane action, emotional moments, and political intrigue and has music by AR Rahman.