Moviegoers got an unexpected surprise on August 15, 2024, when the much-anticipated teaser for Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Chhaava’ was attached to the screening of Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s ‘Stree 2’.
The audience witnessed the intense historical drama unfold featuring a beefed-up Vicky Kaushal fighting a battle against a massive army.
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Based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of the legendary Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the teaser quickly made waves on social media.
Reactions to the teaser, however, have been mixed. While some fans praised its intensity and epic scale, others mocked it, claiming the action scenes were over-the-top and comical and more suited to someone like Sunny Deol than Vicky Kaushal.
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One netizen even commented, “Such ridiculous action scenes suit Sunny Deol and not Vicky Kaushal.”
On the other hand, several users appreciated the teaser, particularly for its potential to perform strongly in Maharashtra due to the strong Shivaji factor. But not everyone was convinced.
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Some argued that Allu Arjun has nothing to worry about, dismissing the teaser as underwhelming in comparison to the buzz surrounding Pushpa 2.
For context, Chhaava is set to clash with Allu Arjun’s most-awaited Pushpa 2 on December 6. Initially, it was speculated that Chhaava could pose a significant challenge to Pushpa 2 in the northern market. However, the mixed reception to the teaser suggests that Pushpa 2 remains the clear favorite.
Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava stars Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai Bhonsale, his wife. As the release date approaches, the battle between these two films is sure to intensify.
