Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar has commented on the massive success of the historical film ‘Chhaava’, starring Vicky Kaushal. While acknowledging Kaushal’s performance, Manjrekar emphasized that the film’s success is largely due to the support from Maharashtra’s audience. He advised Kaushal not to assume that viewers came solely to see him, noting that his previous five films were not as successful.
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‘Chhaava’, directed by Laxman Utekar, is a historical drama based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film was released on 14 February 2025 and features Vicky Kaushal in the lead role, with Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna, and others in supporting roles.
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Mahesh Manjrekar highlighted the significant contribution of Maharashtra to the film’s success, stating that 80% of the credit goes to the state, with Pune alone accounting for 90% of that. He emphasized that the audience came to see the character of Sambhaji Maharaj, not just the actor portraying him.
