The public review of Chhaava is out and the reactions are mixed but generally positive. Audiences praised Vicky Kaushal’s powerful portrayal of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, with standout performances from Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb and Rashmika Mandanna as Maharani Yesubai. While the second half, especially the last 20 minutes, received strong praise for its emotional depth, the first half was seen as slow. Some felt the background score didn’t fit the era, and there were calls for more depth in the story`s betrayal and conspiracy elements. Overall, the film is recommended for its dramatic storytelling and patriotic fervor. 

Chhaava, a period drama about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, is causing a stir due to a controversial scene in the trailer where Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna are seen dancing with the `lezim,` a traditional Maharashtrian instrument. This sparked backlash from fans, prompting Maharashtra`s Minister Uday Samant to call for a review. Director Laxman Utekar, after meeting with MNS President Raj Thackeray, decided to remove the sequence to respect public sentiment. The film, also starring Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb, is set to release on February 14, 2025.