Vicky Kaushal’s latest film ‘Chhaava’, has taken the country by storm, igniting passionate responses from audiences across India. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film chronicles the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and has triggered fervent reactions—some celebratory, others extreme. From a fan riding into a theatre on horseback in Nagpur to a man vandalising a cinema screen in Gujarat, the film is stirring emotions nationwide.
Man tears theatre screen during Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s torture scene
An intense reaction unfolded in Gujarat’s Bharuch, where a man was arrested for damaging a theatre screen mid-screening. Identified as Jayesh Vasava, the individual reportedly lost control during a harrowing sequence depicting Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s torture at the hands of Aurangzeb.
According to reports, Vasava, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, climbed onto the podium and used a fire extinguisher to damage the screen before tearing it apart with his hands. Theatre staff intervened and restrained him before calling the police. Vasava was taken into custody.
#Chhaava ફિલ્મના નાઈટ શોમાં એક વ્યક્તિ આવ્યો અને સ્ક્રિનનો પરદો ફાડી નાખ્યો!
ઘટનાઃ blue chip complex, Bharuch#Bharuch #Chhava #VickyKaushal #multiplex #screen #Damage #bluechipcomplex pic.twitter.com/nVMEnDo8Zz
— MG Vimal – વિમલ પ્રજાપતિ (@mgvimal_12) February 17, 2025
RK Cinema’s general manager R.V. Sood confirmed the incident to Economic Times and stated, “A patron had damaged the screen with a fire extinguisher and torn it apart. We immediately removed him from the auditorium and informed the police.”
A man enters the theatre on a horse
Earlier, a fan in Nagpur made a dramatic entrance at a theatre on horseback while dressed as the legendary warrior surrounded by men beating dhols and chanting slogans. A widely shared video captures the enthusiastic fan seated on a horse inside the theatre, passionately shouting ‘Jai Bhavani’. As the film’s credits rolled, several other moviegoers joined in, echoing the chants and recording the moment on their phones. Read the full story here
How did they manage to bring a horse inside lmaooo 😂 pic.twitter.com/5rs3ExEKgB
— ban youtube (@doug_1399) February 17, 2025
Chhaava box office collection
Meanwhile, Chhaava continues its dream run at the box office. The film has raked in over ₹140 crore domestically within just four days and is expected to cross the ₹200 crore mark soon.
Apart from Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj , Rashmika Mandanna plays Yesubai Bhonsale. Akshaye Khanna portrays Aurangzeb, with Diana Penty as his daughter, Zinat-un-Nissa Begum.
