Days after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s descendant and RS MP Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati asked Chhaava makers to consult historians amid protests over a dance sequence, Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant threatened to stop the film’s release if not screened before hitting theatres. The film stars Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and is directed by Laxman Utekar. 

Chhaava release will be blocked if objectionable content remains 

While talking to the media, Uday Samant said, "The movie shows Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj dancing. The director should cut this part. This movie should be shown to historians and scholars. If they raise objections, we will not let it be released."