Rashmika Mandanna shines as Maharani Yesubai in Chhaava first look

The makers of Chhaava, a highly anticipated period drama starring Vicky Kaushal, have unveiled the first look of Rashmika Mandanna as Maharani Yesubai. The film, set for release on February 14, 2025, features Rashmika in a royal avatar, adorned in heavy jewelry and a red saree. She plays Maharani Yesubai, the wife of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, also known as the Chatrapati Maharani.

In the poster, Rashmika displays various emotions, with one image showing her smiling and another portraying her in anger and heartbreak. The makers shared the first look on Instagram, revealing that the Chhaava trailer would drop soon, building excitement for the release.

Maddock Films, which is producing the movie, shared the poster with a caption celebrating the queen's strength, calling Rashmika the pride of Swarajya. The film also stars Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Akshaye Khanna in a pivotal role. Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava is described as a stirring tale of a legendary warrior’s reign, beginning with his coronation in 1681.

Dinesh Vijay, founder of Maddock Films, expressed immense pride in bringing this story to life, emphasizing that Chhaava honors the legacy of a warrior and visionary leader, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, whose remarkable journey deserves to be shared on the big screen.