Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' set for OTT debut

The film will begin streaming on April 11, the platform confirmed in a social media announcement on Thursday.

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Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan under the Maddock Films banner, 'Chhaava' narrates the inspiring life story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

The film was released in cinemas on February 14 and quickly gained momentum at the box office.

Netflix shared the update with a poster of the film, captioned, "Aale Raje aale. Witness a tale of courage and glory etched in time. Watch Chhaava, out 11 April on Netflix."

The ensemble cast features Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna, Viineet Kumar Siingh, and Ashutosh Rana alongside Kaushal, who delivers a powerful performance in the titular role.

The film has now 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."