Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandana's much-awaited film 'Chhaava' has released today on Valentine's Day. The film also features important roles by Akshay Khanna, Diana Penty, Ashutosh Rana, Divya Dutta, and Vineet Kumar Singh. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film is produced by Dinesh Vijan under the banner of Maddock Films. The film's length is 2 hours 41 minutes and 50 seconds. Dainik Bhaskar has given it a rating of 1.5 stars out of 5. What is the story of the film? Narrated by Ajay Devgn, the story follows Aurangzeb's ambitions after Chhatrapati Shivaji's death. His hopes of an easy conquest are shattered when Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj defeats Mughals at Burhanpur. Enraged, Aurangzeb launches a massive campaign against the Maratha empire, setting the stage for an epic conflict. How is the acting of the star cast? Vicky Kaushal's portrayal of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj falls disappointingly flat. His excessive theatrics and constant shouting reduce a majestic historical figure to a caricature, failing to capture the warrior king's true essence. In contrast, Akshay Khanna shines as Aurangzeb, commanding scenes through measured dialogue and powerful silences. Rashmika Mandanna brings depth to Maharani Yesubai's character, proving her mettle. However, Diana Penty's performance as Zeenat-un-Nissa Begum appears forced and uncomfortable, adding to the film's uneven casting. How is the film's direction? Director Laxman Utekar's vision misses the mark, reducing Vicky Kaushal's royal portrayal to melodramatic excess rather than historical authenticity. The supporting cast – including Ashutosh Rana, Divya Dutta, and Vineet Kumar Singh – suffer from poor character development. The film's narrative becomes particularly problematic when handling crucial historical events. The aftermath of Sambhaji Maharaj's capture and torture remains unexplored, leaving significant historical threads dangling – a disappointment for history enthusiasts. How is the film's music? The music of this film is very ordinary. The song that plays in the background during the war. Listening to it feels like someone is beating drums near your ears. While during war, there should be such heroic songs in the background that fill the veins with enthusiasm. The other songs of the film are also not memorable after watching the film. The background score of the film is also average.Original Article