Mumbai, February 14 Actor Vicky Kaushal expressed his gratitude for the legacy of the Maratha empire as his acclaimed historical action film, "Chhaava," completed one year of release on Saturday.
He posted some behind-the-scenes photos from Laxman Utekar's directorial on social media, marking the milestone.
"#1YearOfChhaava...I bow my head in gratitude to the great Maratha legacy and to all of you for celebrating it with us. Your love has truly been very special!" Vicky wrote on his Instagram.
He concluded the post with, "Jai Bhawani, Jai Shivarai", followed by a folded hands emoji.
"Chhaava" is based on the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire, a character beautifully portrayed by Vicky.
The movie is a cinematic adaptation of the Marathi novel "Chhava" written by Shivaji Sawant.
Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, the drama also features noteworthy performances by Rashmika Mandanna as Maharani Yesubai (Sambhaji's wife), Akshaye Khanna as Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, Ashutosh Rana as Sarsenapati Hambirao Mohite, Divya Dutta as Soyarabai, and Diana Penty as Zinat-un-Nissa Begum (Aurangzeb's daughter).
"Chhaava" features music composed by maestro A. R. Rahman, with Saurabh Goswami handling the cinematography.
Manish Pradhan is part of the technical crew as the head of the editing department.
Earlier, Vicky had revealed that he had poured his heart into every moment of the film.
“It’s an honour to bring the legacy of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj into every home. "Chhaava" has been a journey of courage and pride, and I poured my heart into every moment," he shared.
Rashmika also talked about her experience of playing Yesubai, saying, "Playing Maharani Yesubai in 'Chhaava' was an honour for me. She was a woman of immense strength, grace, and resilience, a true pillar beside Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Bringing her story to the screen, especially in such a monumental historical drama, has been truly special.”