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Chhaava

2025 · 161 min

A sweeping, solemn historical epic that swells with battle spectacle and courtly intrigue, then turns harrowing and grim in its long, punishing final stretch.

Directed by
Laxman Utekar
Genres
History, Action, Drama
Starring
Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna
Tagline
One warrior, one aim and one epic saga.
Overview
Shivaji's death sparks the Maratha-Mughal conflict. His son Sambhaji leads resistance against Aurangzeb's forces. Amid battles and intrigue, both sides face challenges in a struggle for power.

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  • Netflix
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Laxman Utekar
Genres
History, Action, Drama
Starring
Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • power
  • war
  • betrayal
  • loyalty
  • freedom
Places
  • military
  • countryside
  • single country house
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror3
Humour1
Realism7
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight8

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Details

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history, action, drama
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Starring
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