Chhaava: 3 crucial reasons why you should not miss Vicky Kaushal's historical epic action movie

Laxman Utekar's upcoming directorial, Chhaava, will highlight the epic biography of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The film, which stars Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, has generated significant buzz since its announcement. Before the release, Vicky opened up about his rigorous training, Akshaye Khanna's Aurangzeb role, and more.

Here are crucial reasons why you should not miss Chhaava

Before the release of Chhaava, Vicky Kaushal told Radio Nasha that director Laxman Utekar was so particular about his look in the film that he refused to start shooting until Vicky got the look of a real warrior.

Chhaava is the 'toughest' role

He said that Chhaava has been the toughest role of his life physically and it is because it wasn’t easy to gain 25 kg of muscles. "It was very difficult for me. It took me 7 months to gain that. Laxman sir was very clear that till the time you don’t get that look, learn horse riding, complete sword training and acting fighting, I won’t start the film. He told me, ‘I refuse to cheat. I won’t use VFX," Vicky said.

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Chhaava shooting was 'raw and gritty'

He further added that he had to grow his hair, and beard and build the body and that took time before they even began the shooting of the film. 

"If you see 2000 people on set, there were actually 2000 people on set. We had 2000 junior artists, 500 of the best stuntmen of the country. It has been shot in a very raw and gritty way," he said.

Akshaye Khanna's 'menacing' transformation for Aurangzeb role

One of the most crucial reasons why you should not miss Chhaava is Akshaye Khanna's Aurangzeb role. 

Speaking about Akshaye’s menacing transformation for the role, Vicky said that he was shown photos of his look and was totally surprised and couldn’t believe it. 

"When I actually saw him in the look on the set, with his demeanor and all, it was incredible. I was surprised. He has almost made the character alive. His evilness will translate so perfectly that people will be surprised," Vicky added. 

Chhaava also features Rashmika Mandanna as Maharani Yesubai (Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's wife), Ashutosh Rana as Hambirrao Mohite, Diana Penty as Zinat-un-Nissa Begum, Divya Dutta as Soyarabai Bhosale, Vineet Kumar, Santosh Juvekar, Neil Bhoopaam, and Pradeep Rawat.

Meanwhile, AR Rahman has composed the music for the film. Bankrolled by Maddock Films, Chhaava will hit theaters on February 14.

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