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Das Leben von Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, dem Sohn von Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.Das Leben von Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, dem Sohn von Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.Das Leben von Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, dem Sohn von Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- Auszeichnungen
- 3 Nominierungen insgesamt
Ankit Anil Sharmaa
- Santaji
- (as Ankit Anil Sharma)
Zusammenfassung
Reviewers say 'Chhaava' is acclaimed for its grand scale, historical authenticity, and Vicky Kaushal's powerful performance as Sambhaji Maharaj. The film is celebrated for intricate battle sequences and detailed costumes. However, it faces criticism for inconsistent pacing, weak music, and underdeveloped supporting characters. Some find it overly dramatic and lacking narrative depth, with historical inaccuracies and Bollywood clichés. Despite these issues, many appreciate its effort to highlight an important historical chapter.
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Movie was good; though whoever directed the background music totally effed it up, I had to shut my ears every time a fight scene came.
Also I think it should have had more Marathi dialect, rashmika's hindi sounded a bit off, action scenes were really good, though they should've shown some tactical schemes by marathas, as they were known for their tactics and skills.
There were a lot of politics going on during that time, movie did not cover it however it is based on the life of Shambha ji's life and the movie did good there, costume and makeup artists did a really good job. The first half seemed a bit off, although movie caught the rhythm by the second half.
Also I think it should have had more Marathi dialect, rashmika's hindi sounded a bit off, action scenes were really good, though they should've shown some tactical schemes by marathas, as they were known for their tactics and skills.
There were a lot of politics going on during that time, movie did not cover it however it is based on the life of Shambha ji's life and the movie did good there, costume and makeup artists did a really good job. The first half seemed a bit off, although movie caught the rhythm by the second half.
The movie was good; the acting from everybody was top-notch except for Rashmika; every time she's on the screen, you'd wanna scroll through Instagram reels instead of watching her. Best thing about this movie is Akshay Khanna as Aurangzeb. Vicky's casting as ShambhaJi was Excellent too but his voice wasn't to the mark for the role, he lacked heaviness and bass in his voice which makes his dialogues a little less energetic and enthusiastic. Over-all it was one time kinda watch. CLIMAX WAS EXCELLENT THO. But expected way too much from this movie, I dont think it'd leave a mark on People's heart. Plus it'd have been better if the director had casted someone else instead of Rashmika. She's just awful. She can't act. She shouldn't be in bollywood or maybe she shouldn't do roles that require ACTING cause she can't act.
The cinematography in this movie is nothing short of spectacular.
. Art direction is superb.
. Every frame feels like a painting, with beautifully composed shots that highlight the grandeur of the Maratha Empire. Whether it's the vast expanse of a battlefield, the golden hues of a sunset over a fort, or the intricate detailing of a palace, the visuals transport the audience back in time. The use of lighting, especially in dramatic sequences, adds a poetic quality to the storytelling, making key moments even more impactful.
. Actors have performed well. Storytelling by the director is also engaging even with the limitations as per the biopic of such a legend which ends brutally as of betrayal.
. But at someplaces background music is too loud like other grand movies since the last two years in an influence of south indian commercial works!
Moreover, at many places the action movements took a complete opposite side from- laws of physics. Again like south indian movies.
. It focuses on pride, family, a son, a king, a selfless devotee & a warrior with extreme physical strength.
Best movie of this year yet.
So I suggest to everyone to watch this to know the history of forgotten heroes.
. Art direction is superb.
. Every frame feels like a painting, with beautifully composed shots that highlight the grandeur of the Maratha Empire. Whether it's the vast expanse of a battlefield, the golden hues of a sunset over a fort, or the intricate detailing of a palace, the visuals transport the audience back in time. The use of lighting, especially in dramatic sequences, adds a poetic quality to the storytelling, making key moments even more impactful.
. Actors have performed well. Storytelling by the director is also engaging even with the limitations as per the biopic of such a legend which ends brutally as of betrayal.
. But at someplaces background music is too loud like other grand movies since the last two years in an influence of south indian commercial works!
Moreover, at many places the action movements took a complete opposite side from- laws of physics. Again like south indian movies.
. It focuses on pride, family, a son, a king, a selfless devotee & a warrior with extreme physical strength.
Best movie of this year yet.
So I suggest to everyone to watch this to know the history of forgotten heroes.
First, let me clarify - I'm not undermining the efforts of the actors. Vicky Kaushal is an absolute delight to watch, and he truly looks the part. There's no doubt he has completely embodied the essence of the character - he feels like fire, water, earth, and air all at once. His portrayal is exactly what this role needed.
However, here's what didn't work for me:
- Dialogue & Screenplay Issues - For a good portion of the film, I barely felt there were any dialogues! It was mostly background music filling in the gaps, seemingly covering up weak writing. The first 120 minutes felt like a prolonged setup, leading to the torture sequence - which, while impactful, doesn't make up for the lack of depth in the earlier part of the movie.
Final Thoughts
Brilliant acting, but that's about it. I felt the same way after watching Sam Bahadur - where key moments of strategy and planning were rushed through a poorly placed song. Instead of truly experiencing the peak of the story, we're only shown it from a distance and told, "This is where we're going," but never actually taken there. That's Chhaava in a nutshell-visually striking, but ultimately unsatisfying.
However, here's what didn't work for me:
- Lack of Memorable Characters - Apart from Kavi Kalash (played brilliantly by Vineet Kumar Singh), there aren't any other standout characters. The film needed more people we could connect with and care about.
- Casting of Yesubai - Rashmika Mandanna might visually fit the role, but let's be honest-this character should have been played by a Marathi actress. The fact that the makers chose a non-Hindi (let alone non-Marathi) speaking actor suggests they prioritized mass appeal over authenticity and storytelling.
- Background Score - I didn't even realize A. R. Rahman composed the music until I heard his signature cooing mid-film. And honestly, that realization left me disappointed. The background score wasn't always impactful, and at times, it was so loud that it drowned out the dialogues.
- Guerilla Warfare Strategy? - When Sambhaji Maharaj discusses his guerrilla tactics against the Mughals, the scene feels more like exaggerated jingoism rather than actual strategic planning. Was there really no better historical documentation to flesh out this sequence with more authenticity? Instead, whatever the characters predict in that scene unfolds exactly over the next 40 minutes, making the whole sequence feel simplistic and underdeveloped.
- Dialogue & Screenplay Issues - For a good portion of the film, I barely felt there were any dialogues! It was mostly background music filling in the gaps, seemingly covering up weak writing. The first 120 minutes felt like a prolonged setup, leading to the torture sequence - which, while impactful, doesn't make up for the lack of depth in the earlier part of the movie.
Final Thoughts
Brilliant acting, but that's about it. I felt the same way after watching Sam Bahadur - where key moments of strategy and planning were rushed through a poorly placed song. Instead of truly experiencing the peak of the story, we're only shown it from a distance and told, "This is where we're going," but never actually taken there. That's Chhaava in a nutshell-visually striking, but ultimately unsatisfying.
While the movie is based on the book, the events could have been portrayed with a much better screenplay and some better music. Overall the movie is good but there were many parts that could have been acted well.
Screenplay suffers in many areas before and after interval where it slows down the pace of thw film. Dialogue should have been strong enough and music should have elevated the actions performed by the actors. But Rahman added much of the regular average music to this movie with some romantic music to some songs that is generally given to romantic movie songs.
It was the best opportunity he could have used to come back with equal or greater music composition on par with Jodha Akbar that he gave. But it falls much below average. Directors needed to focus more on editing and screenplay skills. Story telling was quiet good. The movie elevated well from the moment he had to fight and get captured till the very end.
It was directed more like a TV serial budget direction. Movies will need much better skills to make it a perfect cut.
Screenplay suffers in many areas before and after interval where it slows down the pace of thw film. Dialogue should have been strong enough and music should have elevated the actions performed by the actors. But Rahman added much of the regular average music to this movie with some romantic music to some songs that is generally given to romantic movie songs.
It was the best opportunity he could have used to come back with equal or greater music composition on par with Jodha Akbar that he gave. But it falls much below average. Directors needed to focus more on editing and screenplay skills. Story telling was quiet good. The movie elevated well from the moment he had to fight and get captured till the very end.
It was directed more like a TV serial budget direction. Movies will need much better skills to make it a perfect cut.
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- WissenswertesThe speech scene before Sambhaji's final assault on Aurangzed was not rehearsed. The enthralling war-cry of "Om Namah Parvati Partaye Har Har Mahadev" (Glories to the consort of Goddess Parvati, Mahadev) was an improvisation by Vicky Kaushal. The script only mentioned the chants of "Jai Bhavani and Har Har Mahadev." However, when Kaushal delivered the line, Utekar decided to retain it for it was more raw and natural flowing.
- PatzerThe prayer callus on Aurangzeb's forehead changes shape, size and placement through out the movie.
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Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj: Aurangzeb; the Swaraj you want to finish, is not any Sultanate; it is the Vision of Freedom of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, you can never destroy it!
- Alternative VersionenThe film was passed with a UA certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). However, the film had to go through certain modifications. The dialogue 'Mughal sultanat ka zehar' (The venom of the Mughal Empire) was replaced with 'Uss samay, kayi shaasak aur sultanat khud ko zinda rakhne ki koshish kar rahe the' (In those dark times, countless rulers and kingdoms fought for survival). Another dialogue 'Khoon toh aakhir Mughalon ka hi hai' (The blood is of the Mughals after all) was changed to 'Khoon toh hai Aurang ka hi' (The blood is of Aurang after all). The words 'haramzaadon' and 'haramzaada' were muted while 'Aameen' was replaced with 'Jai Bhavani'. A certain dialogue in the first half was replaced while a scene showing Maratha warriors clad in a saree was also removed. Further, '16 saal' (16 years) was replaced with '14 saal' (14 years), '22 saal ka ladka' (22-year old boy) was replaced with '24 saal ka ladka' (24-year old boy) while '9 saal' (9 years) was modified to 'kayi saal' (many years). Lastly, the CBFC members asked the makers to insert an audio-text disclaimer stating the name of the book from which the film is adapted and that it doesn't intend to defame anybody or distort historical facts.
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Box Office
- Bruttoertrag in den USA und Kanada
- 4.800.000 $
- Eröffnungswochenende in den USA und in Kanada
- 1.790.000 $
- 16. Feb. 2025
- Weltweiter Bruttoertrag
- 8.219.603 $
- Laufzeit
- 2 Std. 41 Min.(161 min)
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