Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Chhaava’ leaked online, Mumbai police register case

MUMBAI: An FIR has been registered in connection with the piracy of Vicky Kaushal-starrer ‘Chhaava’. According to the Mumbai police, the complainant, Rajat Rahul Haksar, CEO of August Entertainment, an anti-piracy agency appointed by Maddock Films, flagged ‘1,818 internet links’ through which the period drama was circulated illegaly.

Accordingly, a case has been registered at South Cyber Police Station under CR No. 23/2025 for offenses under Sections 316(2) and 308(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), read with Sections 51, 63, and 65A of the Copyright Act, Section 6AA of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (Amendment 2023), and Sections 43 and 66 of the Information Technology Act.

‘Chhaava’ has done exceptionally well at the box office. It has already crossed the Rs 500 crore mark. The Laxman Utekar directorial, based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna in the lead roles.

With this milestone, Chhaava has become Vicky Kaushal’s highest-earning film, surpassing his previous blockbusters: ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’, ‘Raazi’, ‘Sam Bahadur’, ‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also recognized Chhaava’s success, praising the film during the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in New Delhi. PM Modi acknowledged Maharashtra’s contribution to cinema, stating, “Aur in dino toh, Chhaava ki dhoom machi hui hai”. He also credited Marathi author Shivaji Sawant’s novel Chhava for bringing the legacy of Sambhaji Maharaj to the forefront.

Responding to this honour, Vicky Kaushal shared PM Modi’s remarks on Instagram, writing, “Honoured beyond words! Grateful to Hon. PM Narendra Modi Ji. #Chhaava.” His co-star Rashmika Mandanna also expressed her gratitude, writing, “Thank you @narendramodi sir. It’s truly an honour.”

The film features Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Akshaye Khanna as Emperor Aurangzeb, and Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai. (ANI)