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Vicky Kaushal Celebrates 'Chhaava' Milestone, Recalls PM Modi's Praise

Actor Vicky Kaushal is celebrating the first anniversary of his blockbuster period drama 'Chhaava'. The film, directed by Laxman Utekar, broke box office records and became Kaushal's most successful venture to date. It received notable recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who mentioned it during a public event. Kaushal expressed his gratitude for the film's success and the Prime Minister's acknowledgment.

Key Points: Vicky Kaushal Marks One Year of Blockbuster 'Chhaava'

  • Celebrates film's first anniversary
  • Shattered box office records
  • Featured Akshaye Khanna & Rashmika Mandanna
  • Praised by PM Narendra Modi
  • Vicky's most successful film
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"I bow my head...": Vicky Kaushal celebrates one year of 'Chhaava'

Vicky Kaushal celebrates the first anniversary of his hit film 'Chhaava', which broke box office records and earned praise from PM Narendra Modi.

"I bow my head...": Vicky Kaushal celebrates one year of 'Chhaava'
"I bow my head in gratitude to the great Maratha legacy - Vicky Kaushal"

Mumbai, February 14

Actor Vicky Kaushal is celebrating one year of his blockbuster period drama 'Chhaava'.

Taking to his Instagram handle, Vicky shared a series of pictures including glimpses of his character as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. This was followed by a few behind-the-scenes imagery.

"#1YearOfChhaava. I bow my head in gratitude to the great Maratha legacy and to all of you for celebrating it with us. Your love has truly been very special!" Vicky wrote in the caption.

Directed by Laxman Utekar, 'Chhaava' emerged as the first blockbuster of 2025, shattering several box office records. The film revolved around the story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji, and his courage in defending his faith and country.

Besides Vicky Kaushal in the lead, the film also featured Akshaye Khanna and Rashmika Mandanna in prominent characters.

Others in the cast were Viineet Kumar Siingh, and Ashutosh Rana.

The film was released in cinemas on February 14 last year and quickly gained momentum at the box office. The film went on to become the actor's most successful venture to date, surpassing his previous hits like 'Uri: The Surgical Strike', 'Raazi', 'Sam Bahadur', and 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke.'

Adding to its cultural impact, 'Chhaava' also received recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who mentioned the film during the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in New Delhi.

Acknowledging Maharashtra's cinematic contributions, he remarked, "Aur in dino toh, Chhaava ki dhoom machi hui hai."

He also credited Marathi author Shivaji Sawant's acclaimed novel Chhava for bringing Sambhaji Maharaj's legacy into the spotlight.

Responding to the Prime Minister's remarks, Vicky Kaushal expressed his gratitude on Instagram, stating, "Honoured beyond words! Grateful to Hon. PM Narendra Modi Ji. #Chhaava."

On the work front, Vicky Kaushal is set for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Love and War', alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Happy anniversary to Chhaava! The cinematography and music were outstanding. It's rare to see a period drama connect with audiences across all age groups like this did. Can't wait to see what Vicky does next with Bhansali.
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Rohit P
Honestly, while the performances were top-notch, I felt the screenplay in the second half dragged a bit. The battle sequences were epic, but some of the court drama could have been tighter. Still, a solid 4/5 film. Vicky's dedication is undeniable.
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Priya S
It made me so proud! My son learned about Sambhaji Maharaj because of this movie and now he's reading more about Maratha history. That's the real impact. When entertainment educates 🙏. Also, Rashmika was a surprise package!
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Michael C
Saw this while visiting Mumbai last year. Didn't know much about the history beforehand, but the film was so compelling it sent me down a Wikipedia rabbit hole! Great to see Indian cinema producing such high-quality historical epics.
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Kavya N
The fact that even the PM mentioned it shows how much of a cultural moment it was. But beyond that, the film stands on its own merit. Akshaye Khanna was absolutely brilliant. Here's to more films about our unsung heroes! 👏

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