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Netizens review 'Chhaava' after its OTT release, say 'Vicky Kaushal stole the national award from Pushpa's hands'

Netizens review 'Chhaava' after its OTT release, say 'Vicky Kaushal stole the national award from Pushpa's hands'

TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Updated: Apr 15, 2025, 13:22 IST

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Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava,' after a successful theatrical run exceeding Rs 500 crore, premiered on OTT on April 11, garnering immense praise. Viewers expressed regret for missing the theatrical experience, lauding Kaushal's performance and AR Rahman's background score. Akshaye Khanna's portrayal also received accolades, solidifying the film's impact as a historical drama.

Netizens review 'Chhaava' after its OTT release, say 'Vicky Kaushal stole the national award from Pushpa's hands'

Vicky Kaushal starrer 'Chhaava' has roared at the box office and how! The film crossed Rs 500 crore mark at the domestic box office and now it released on OTT on April 11. Just as the film began streaming digitally, the internet is left stunned and many even regretted not watching the movie in theatres. Here's what people have to say after watching the movie on OTT.
A user said, "One person wrote, “Clearly, Vicky Kaushal stole the National Award from Pushpa’s hands. Loaded with intense goosebumps. Retell the fact that Mughals & British only reigned over us cuz some Indians betrayed the whole India."

Another user commented, “A very impactful movie, high on action and drama. The war scenes are depicted powerfully, the worries and the moves look very real. Good performances overall, but the movie rests on Vicky Kaushal’s able shoulders. Historical drama at its best. Go watch."

Poll

Did you regret not watching 'Chhaava' in theatres?

No, I watched it on OTT.Yes, I regret it!

One more fan wrote, “Just watched Chhaava. I regret not watching it in theatres !!! My god, Vicky Kaushal, you just didn’t act; you were Chhaava and couldn’t imagine anyone else, or I couldn’t see Vicky there! Pure art !!! GOATED PERFORMANCE"
A user said, "#Chhaava is actually a very good period drama film. Vicky "Aura" Kaushal was terrific and was looking like a Lion🦁 Surprised no one Is complementing the legend #ARRahman for the terrific BG score especially during the Climax. A good weekend watch IMO"

Many users also praised Akshaye Khanna's menacing act in the film. The movie also stars Rashmika Mandanna and is directed by Laxman Utekar.

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