Vicky Kaushal is receiving a ton of acclaim for his portrayal of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in Chhaava, but did you know he wasn't the first pick for the role? Initially, Mahesh Babu was set to star as the male lead. And it gets even more interesting—Rashmika Mandanna wasn't the original choice for the female lead either; that spot was meant for Katrina Kaif. Here’s the scoop on what you might have missed...

Mahesh Babu turned down the role in Chhaava, which then went to Vicky Kaushal

Mahesh Babu didn't seem too keen on Chhaava when he was approached, according to a report from Siasat. After he turned it down, Vicky Kaushal ended up getting the role. At that time, Laxman Utekar was already set to direct, and he chose Vicky for the lead.

Chhaava is the movie where Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif nearly teamed up

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif, despite being married, still haven't shared the screen in a film. They were initially set to star together in Chhaava, as Katrina was the first pick for the role of Yesubai Bhonsale, which eventually went to Rashmika Mandanna. For some unknown reason, things didn't pan out for Katrina, leading to Rashmika stepping in and taking on the female lead in Chhaava.

Chhaava has become a real hit

Chhaava isn't just a movie; it's become a whole vibe. Fans are absolutely adoring Vicky Kaushal as Sambhaji Maharaj. Plus, it's smashing Box Office records left and right and is on the verge of surpassing the record set by Vicky's blockbuster from 2019, URI: The Surgical Strike.

Chhaava faced the threat of being denied a theatrical release

After spotting the Bollywood-style lezim dance in Chhaava, protest groups called for its removal from the film. Politician Raj Thackeray managed to persuade Laxman Utekar to go along with their demands. The filmmakers faced threats of blocking the movie's release if they didn’t cut the scene. However, things have changed since the film hit theaters, as Chhaava continues to achieve new levels of success every day.

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