Vicky Kaushal who essayed the role of Sam Manekshaw in his last film Sam Bahadur (2023) is all set to star in the upcoming period drama Chaava, based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the eldest son of the Maratha Empire’s founder Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Kaushal’s first look from the set of the film has gone viral on social media. Fans can’t stop gushing about the actor’s look in the film. Wearing beige colored Kurta dhoti with Rudraksha beads around his neck, the actor can be seen sporting a long beard and mustache.
“This is powerful. This time Vicky Kaushal is going to rock and show his real power in the theatre.” one user wrote on X. “Dedication of Vicky Kaushal is unmatchable, the efforts that Vicky Kaushal puts in bringing the character to life blows my mind everytime. Waiting to see our Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj on the big screen.” another user wrote.
Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chaava also stars Rashmika Mandanna as his wife Yesubai Bhonsale. The film releases in theatres on December 6.