Vicky Kaushal had to go through physical training, practice action scenes, and master horseback riding in order to play Maratha monarch Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
Vicky Kaushal is earning widespread acclaim for his performance in Chhaava, where he takes on the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The biopic play directed by Laxman Utekar has been doing well in theaters. The production team has unveiled a video compilation showcasing the actor’s extensive journey of preparation spanning several months for the role.
Vicky prepares for Chhaava.
Vicky Kaushal uploaded an Instagram picture on Tuesday, revealing his six-month preparation for an upcoming Maddock Films film. His training consisted of 6-8 hours of intensive horseback riding and weapons practice per day. Despite repeated injuries from hard action practice, Vicky praised the incredible discipline it brought into his life. He also underlined the importance of gaining large physical mass for the role, noting that director Laxman had advised producer Dinu about finding his ‘Chhaava’.
Vicky Kaushal went to Mumbai’s Babulnath Temple to worship after the release of ‘Chhaava’. The film, on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, grossed over ₹100 crore in its first weekend. Vicky sincerely thanked her supporters for their unwavering encouragement. Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna, Diana Penty, Divya Dutta, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Ashutosh Rana play major characters in ‘Chhaava,’ an adaptation of Shivaji Sawant’s Marathi novel ‘Chhava’.
