Chhaava Telugu Review

Chhaava (2025) Telugu version: What's Behind

Chhaava has been the talk of the Indian film industry ever since it's release in February. The film emerged as the biggest blockbuster raking in 500 crores globally. After URI, Vicky Kaushal's stardom has multifolded with his performance as Sambhaji Maharaj in Chhaava. Rashmika Mandanna emerged as Pan India Top Actress by scoring hattrick massive blockbuster with Animal, Pushpa 2 The Rule and now with Chaava. Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna's period entertainer Chhaava directed by Laxman Utekar broke all records at the box office. The film's Telugu version is prestigiously released by Allu Aravind's Geetha Arts on 7 March 2025. Let us see what impact Chhaava created on Telugu movie lovers.

Chhaava (Telugu version): Story Review

Chhaava revolves around the heroics of Chatrapathi Shivaji's son Sambhaji while taking on the Moghul emperor Aurangzeb. Following the demise of Chatrapathi Shivaji, Moghul Emperor Aurangazeb (Akshaye Khanna) decides to annex the Maratha Kingdom under the impression that it was weakened. However, he gets a huge shock in the form of Chatrapati Shivaji's son Sambhaji Maharaj (Vicky Kaushal).

Where this leads to and what roles Sambhaji's wife Yesubai (Rashmika Mandanna), Zinat Unni Sa Begum (Diana Penty) and others played form the exciting battle that unfolds.

Chhaava (Telugu version): Artists Review

Vicky Kaushal underwent a remarkable transformation for his role of Sambhaji Maharaj. He not only looked subtle as the royal king but turned ferocious in the war sequences showing variations. One cannot imagine any other actor in the role and Vicky Kaushal nailed it to perfection. He made a stunning impact with his performance during the climax. Rashmika Mandanna did full justice in the role of Sambhaji's wife Yesubai. She supported him well and came up with good expressions. She perfectly fitted in this period biopic. 

Akshaye Khanna is ok in the role of Moghul emperor Aurangazeb. His look surprises all and the makeover sttuns. However, coming to menacing features, he failed to make an impact. Others like Diana Penty, Neil Bhoopalam,Ashutosh Rana, Divya Dutta,Varun Buddhadev, Sanchita Ugale, Vineet Kumar Singh, Santosh Juvekar,Alok Nath, Pradeep Rawat,Kiran Karmakar, Balaji Manohar, Anil George,Neelkante Patekar, Sarang Sataye,Suvrat Joshi, Ankit Anil Sharma, Subhankar Ekbote, Ashish Patode,Siraj Mustafa,Shivraj Walvekar,Manoj Kholhatkar,Astad Kale,Danish Pandor,Rohit Pathak,Sanjeev Jaiswal, Sukwinder Singh, Lavi Pajni,Trishan Singh, Ruffy Khan,Rakesh Thareja,Akshay Anand Kohli performed according to their roles.

Chhaava (Telugu version): Technicians Review

Chhaava story penned by Laxman Utekar is inspired by the Marathi novel by the same name Chhaava by Shivaji Sawant. Laxman Utekar decides to tell the sequences that followed after the demise of the Great Warrior, Chatrapathi Shivaji Mahharaj and how his son Sambhaji Maharaj, who was marginalized in the historybooks proved the Moghul emperor Auragazab wrong with his courage and warrior.

Laxman Utekar highlighted the bravery of the Sambhaji Maharaj. Though his rule was only for few years, his unflinched bravery is highlighted in the film. Though the story of Laxman Utekar is not strong, he elevated the scenes with powerful emotions to connect chords with the viewers. Vicky Kaushal's ferocious performance added more depth and brings the much needed emotional connection with the film. The film started with the high octane war sequence and from then on the entire first half is loaded with political developments.

Aurangazeb's quest for power, backstabbing everything is highlighted and it resulted in the narration getting slow paced. But Director built the momentum in the process, setting the tone for the exciting second half.  The second half picks up pace and interest increases with Aurangazeb takes himself the mission to eliminate Sambhaji. The action sequences are shown in a breathtaking and impactful manner and the dialogues, backstabbing scenes, fight between the Maratha and Moghuls gives goosebumps to the viewers.

The screenplay which was low in the first half is racy in the second half and the pre climax and climax emotions will leave all tear struck. On the downside, Laxman Utekar took cinematic liberties and at times even the historical balances are not maintained and in the end, he turned other characters in the film as miniatures. In the end for all the efforts, Chhaava turns out to be more of brutality vs righteous. The action sequences and climax remind one of many Hollywood films like 300 and The Passion of The Christ.

The cinematography of Saurabh Gowami is excellent. He showed the scenes in a extraordinary manner turning it out to be visually appealing. Oscar winner AR.Rahman's music failed to make an impact and but he made a powerful impact background music. The editing of Manish Pradhan could have been better. There are few scenes that slowed the pace of the narration. Telugu dubbing is good and the dialogues carried the intensity in the scenes. Production values are top class.

Chhaava Movie: Advantages

• Vicky Kaushal
• War Episodes
• Second Half

Chhaava Movie: Disadvantages

• Lack of Strong Story
• First half drama

Chhaava (Telugu version): Rating Analysis

Altogether, Chhaava turns out to be the perfect tribute to Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Even though director Laxman Utekar took few cinematic liberties, he emerged successful in getting the optimum out of Vicky Kaushal and elevated the courage and bravery of Sambhaji on the big screen. It is Vicky Kaushal who walks with all.honors for owning and lived in his character as Sambhaji Maharaj. The well executed war sequences and impactful emotions also added more intriguing experience. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 3 star rating for Chhaava.