Chhaava
Directed by Laxman Utekar · 2025 ·
Chhaava (2025) earns a 65% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.
Five-source breakdown
Theatrical release Where to watch in the United States
- Netflix
Why this score?
- Majority of critics rated it fresh (73%).
- General viewers mostly liked it (76%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (62/100).
- Celluloid Score 65% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.
Best for
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Chhaava worth watching?
Yes — Chhaava earns a 65% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Critics Consensus
Vicky Kaushal headlines a Maratha-era historical epic that dominated Indian English-search traffic through 2025.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Chhaava about?
Shivaji's death sparks the Maratha-Mughal conflict. His son Sambhaji leads resistance against Aurangzeb's forces. Amid battles and intrigue, both sides face challenges in a struggle for power.
Critic Reviews
Chhaava (2025) Review
★★★½☆
Laxman Utekar's Chhaava (2025) remains a defining History landmark from India, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Worth watching — solid entertainment with lasting cultural visibility.
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