The much-anticipated film Chhaava is gearing up to take Indian cinema by storm. It tells the fascinating story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, a legendary king of the Maratha Empire, with the talented Vicky Kaushal bringing him to life. The movie is inspired by Shivaji Sawant’s Marathi novel Chhava.
After releasing the captivating first look of Rashmika Mandanna as Maharani Yesubai – the pride of Swarajya, which took the internet by storm, Maddock Films recently shared another intriguing poster featuring Akshaye Khanna as the historical figure Aurangzeb. This new poster has generated excitement among fans, with some noting that Khanna bears a resemblance to Amitabh Bachchan at first glance.
Akshaye Khanna As Aurangzeb
On Tuesday, Maddock Films shared a sneak peek of Akshaye Khanna’s character, Aurangzeb, in their upcoming movie Chhaava on X (formerly Twitter). The poster features Akshaye looking fierce and intense, gazing powerfully at his opponents with his hair falling over his face. In another image, he wears a Mughal crown, perfectly capturing the essence of the formidable ruler.
They posted the post with the caption, “Darr aur dehshat ka naya chehra – Presenting #AkshayeKhanna as Mughal Shahenshah Aurangzeb, the ruthless ruler of the Mughal Empire! #ChhaavaTrailer out tomorrow. Releasing in cinemas on 14th February 2025. #Chhaava #ChhaavaOnFeb14”
Darr aur dehshat ka naya chehra – Presenting #AkshayeKhanna as Mughal Shahenshah Aurangzeb, the ruthless ruler of the Mughal Empire!#ChhaavaTrailer out tomorrow.
— Maddockfilms (@MaddockFilms) January 21, 2025
Releasing in cinemas on 14th February 2025. #Chhaava #ChhaavaOnFeb14 pic.twitter.com/g14Fbiavse
Fans Reaction To The Poster
Akshaye Khanna’s new appearance caught a lot of attention online, and fans had a variety of opinions about it. Some people loved his bold new look, while others thought he looked a bit like Amitabh Bachchan at first sight. One fan shared their thoughts, highlighting the mixed reactions among viewers. “What if this becomes Akshaye Khanna’s comeback? The OG is definitely back.” A Reddit user commented, “Why did he give me Amitabh Bachchan vibes at first glance?” Another stated, “Akshay Khanna supremacy. I’m sure he’ll kill it” Several others joined the conversation by saying, “Akshaye is a young legend. Look at him… damn!” and “He’ll make it work with great acting as he always does”
About ‘Chhaava‘
Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan, Chhaava is an upcoming historical drama film. It stars Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Rashmika Mandanna as Maharani Yesubai, and Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb. The film tells the inspiring story of a brave warrior whose coronation in 1681 marked the beginning of an incredible reign. The trailer for the film is set to be released this Wednesday, and the movie will hit theatres on February 14, 2025.
