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Chhaava: Vicky Kaushal Transforms with 25 kg Weight Gain for Chhatrapati Sambhaji Role
Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film aims to capture the brave and storied reign of Sambhaji Maharaj, starting from his coronation in 1681.
During a promotional event in Jaipur, Vicky discussed the significant effort that goes into embodying such a monumental figure.
“A biopic necessitates thorough preparation, not only from the actor but also from the entire team,” he stated. “The challenge intensifies with a historical theme, especially given the larger budget and the responsibility of recreating a different era on screen. We have put in tremendous effort to ensure authenticity.”
Vicky’s preparation encompassed both physical conditioning and mental training. He explained that along with enhancing his physique, he participated in rigorous action training and delved into the history of the Maratha Empire.
“It was essential to have a profound understanding of the time period and connect with the legacy of such a formidable ruler,” he remarked.
The actor expressed his emotional bond with the role, noting that he had learned about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj through his history classes.
“Being from Mumbai, it feels deeply significant to portray a character that is so integral to our heritage,” he shared.
Directed by Utekar, ‘Chhaava’ represents Vicky Kaushal’s first venture into historical filmmaking, distinguishing it from his previous roles. He reminisced about Utekar unveiling the project to him while they were collaborating on ‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’ in 2023.
After receiving a character sketch from Utekar, Vicky quipped, “He looks like a lion.” To which Utekar responded, “I want a lion.” To fully prepare for the role, Vicky dedicated seven months to gain 25 kg, learn horse riding, and train in sword fighting.
Co-starring Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna, ‘Chhaava’ is set to release on February 14.
Film: Actor Katrina Kaif celebrated her first Mother’s Day with a sweet surprise from husband Vicky Kaushal and their son Vihaan. Katrina shared photos on social media showing a bouquet of pink roses and a handwritten note.
The note read, “Happy first Mother’s Day, my love! Love, Vihaan and Papa Kaushal!” Katrina also posted a lovely picture with her baby boy while reading the children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. She captioned the post, “A happy mama’s pov.”
Katrina and Vicky welcomed their son Vihaan on November 7, 2025. The couple got married in 2021 at Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajasthan.
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On the career front, Katrina was last seen in Merry Christmas, while Vicky recently appeared in Chhaava. He will next star in Love and War directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Chennai: Actress Trisha Krishnan shared her first social media post after attending the oath-taking ceremony of Vijay in Chennai. Her caption, “The love is always louder,” quickly caught the attention of fans online.
For the special event, Trisha wore a seafoam-green saree with golden designs. She completed her traditional look with a white gajra, red stone jewellery and light makeup.
Vijay recently took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, secured 118 seats in the Assembly elections.
The post also renewed social media discussions about the rumoured relationship between Vijay and Trisha. However, both stars have not reacted to the rumours.
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Vijay and Trisha remain one of the most popular on-screen pairs in Tamil cinema. They have acted together in hit films like Ghilli, Thirupaachi and Leo.
Mangaluru: Tulu Nadu rock star Rupesh Shetty has announced his new movie titled Bro. The actor and director shared the update recently and created excitement among fans.
Rupesh Shetty became popular through hit movies like Girgit, Circus and Jai. After giving back-to-back successful films in Coastalwood, he is now ready to entertain the audience once again with a fresh story.
The first poster of the movie has already attracted attention on social media. In the poster, Rupesh Shetty appears in a lover boy look with a rose in his mouth. The poster also shows a bag full of money and a car escape scene while people are seen running behind. These visuals have increased curiosity among movie lovers.
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Fans are eagerly waiting for more updates about the film. The title and poster have already created a strong buzz in the Tulu film industry.
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