Laxman Utekar remains a captivating director with “Chhaava,” a historical action drama centered on the life of Maratha warrior, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The film was released in theatres on 14th February, 2025, and is set to appear digitally soon. In this article, you can find more information on the OTT release date of Chhaava.
OTT release details:
After the successful box office performance, “Chhaava” is set to release on Netflix. The streaming date is scheduled for April 14, 2025, which is two months after the original release. This will enable subscribers all over the world to enjoy the saga from home.
Extended cast and crew:
Along with the starring roles, the movie also has a number of supporting actors including:
- Ashutosh Rana as Sarlashkar Hambirrao Mohite
- Divya Dutta as Rajmata Soyarabai Bhosale
- Vineet Kumar Singh as Kavi Kalash
- Neil Bhoopalam as Shehzada Akbar
- Diana Penty as Zeenat
- Pradeep Rawat as Yesaji Kank
- Santosh Juvekar as Rayaji
Production insights:
As an astute observer of the society, Laxman Utekar undertakes the direction of the film.
- The film is produced by Dinesh Vijan from Maddock Films.
- The narrative of the film has been given music and scored by A.R. Rahman.
- For Saurabh Goswami, depicting the magnificence of the time is done through the lens of a camera.
- Editing: Manish Pradhan makes sure the flow of the narrative comes together well.
Critical Reception:
“Chhaava” has drawn reviews from both sides:
- Positive: Respondents praised Vicky Kaushal for his powerful performance as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The action scenes and scale of the film were also appreciated.
- Critical: Some reviews carved out a sub classification for the film in the “too much violence” category suggesting it dominated character development. The modern feel of the songs drew attention and divided opinions as to whether or not it suited a period drama.
Music and Soundtrack:
The works of A. R. Rahman have already been a point to discuss.
- Praise: Great praise was reserved for songs such as “Aaya Re Toofan” for their high energy and overall composition.
- Criticism: There were claims, especially from the older audience members, that some background music, especially the electric guitars, were too contemporary for the 17th-century time frame.
Box Office Performance:
The film did well in the box office by numbers:
Opening Day: ₹31 crore, besting the first-day mark for a Vicky Kaushal film.
Total Earnings: Over ₹400 crore made on the world stage, earning the title of the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025.
Viewer Discussions:
The public has been vocal in sharing their ideas, including:
Reddit Threads: Viewers gushed over the first few fight scenes and some of the dialogues. Others, however, would say that certain portrayals of a few characters came off as overbearing.
Recommendation:
As the Netflix OTT release approaches, even more people will be able to appreciate this historical masterpiece.
It is certainly going to be loved by audiences because of its amazing action sequence, music, and impressive performances. “Chhaava” is part of the remarkable Indian History which will come to life visually.
Caution: Because of the film’s heavy violence and mature themes, we recommended parents watch it first before allowing children to view it.
