Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava released last week and is doing well at the box office. Directed by Laxman Utekar, it is a biopic of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, played by Vicky.
Unusual Entrance at Screening
During a Chhaava screening in Nagpur, a fan arrived on a horse, dressed as Sambhaji Maharaj. He shouted “Jai Bhavani!” as he entered the theater. Surrounding him were other men playing dhols and chanting slogans. The video of this event quickly went viral.
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Social Media Reactions
People online had mixed reactions. One user humorously pointed out, “I can’t even bring chips inside, but he brought a horse!” Another joked, “Next time, bring the lion Sambhaji fought with!” Others questioned the absurdity of the moment. One comment read, “You can bring a horse inside, but I can’t carry my D-Mart popcorn? Not fair!” Another user added, “We respect those who fought against Mughal and British rule, but why do we turn everything into a circus? Why focus on the past when the future is uncertain?”
Movie Details
Chhaava features Vicky Kaushal as Sambhaji Maharaj, Rashmika Mandanna as his wife Yesubai Bhonsale, Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb, and Diana Penty as Zinat-un-Nissa Begum. AR Rahman composed the music. The film has earned over ₹140 crore in just four days since release.
