"Chhaava" is an extraordinary film and Vicky Kaushal is brilliant in it as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, says actor-filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh, who is mounting period drama "Raja Shivaji" based on the life of Maratha empire founder Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films, "Chhaava" follows the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

The period action drama is one of the highest grossing Hindi films of the year as yet with a reported box office earnings of over Rs 700 crore. "It`s (`Chhaava`) an extraordinary film. Well directed by Laxman Utekar, produced by Dinesh Vijan because he`s someone who backs great content and well performed by Vicky. He was brilliant. It`s based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, he truly is an inspirational personality for all of us," Deshmukh told PTI.