PM Modi Praises Vicky Kaushal’s 'Chhaava', Producers React

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a special mention of Vicky Kaushal's film 'Chhaava' during an event in Delhi on Friday, stating that it is "making waves throughout the country."

The film's producers were delighted with the recognition, describing it as a historic honour.

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PM Modi Applauds 'Chhaava'

While addressing the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan at Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi, PM Modi spoke about Maharashtra and Mumbai's contribution to Indian cinema.

He remarked, "Ye Maharashtra aur Mumbai hi hai jisne Marathi filmo ke saath saath, Hindi cinema ko ye unchai di hai. Aur in dino to, Chhaava ki dhoom machi hui hai." (It is Maharashtra and Mumbai that have elevated Hindi cinema along with Marathi films. And these days, 'Chhaava' is making waves).

Acknowledging the historical importance of the film, he further stated, "Sambhaji Maharaj ke shaurya se, iss roop mein parichay, Shivaji Sawant ke Marathi upanyas ne hi karaya hai." (It is through Shivaji Sawant's Marathi novel that we have been introduced to the valour of Sambhaji Maharaj in this form).

Producers React

The producers of 'Chhaava' expressed their joy and gratitude following PM Modi's praise.

Sharing a clip of his speech, the official account of Maddock Films posted, "A historic honour!"

They added, "It is a great moment of pride as Honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji applauds 'Chhaava' and honours Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's sacrifice and legacy. This moment fills us with immense gratitude. @maddockfilms, #DineshVijan, @laxman.utekar, @vickykaushal09, and the entire team of the film are humbled by this special mention."

About the Film

The historical biopic drama, released in cinemas on 14th February, has surpassed ₹200 crore at the Indian box office. The film features Vicky Kaushal in the role of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

An adaptation of the Marathi novel 'Chhaava' by Shivaji Sawant, the film stars Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai Bhonsale, Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb, Diana Penty as Zinat-un-Nissa Begum, Divya Dutta as Soyarabai, Vineet Kumar Singh as Kavi Kalash, and Ashutosh Rana as Hambirrao Mohite.

On Friday, the makers of 'Chhaava' announced that the film has now entered the ₹300 crore club worldwide, becoming the first Hindi film of 2025 to achieve this milestone. It has also been declared tax-free in Goa and Madhya Pradesh.