Despite Vicky Kaushal’s Strong Presence, the Period Drama Falls Flat with Bombastic Dialogues and Overwrought Execution A Grand Spectacle That Misses the Mark Bollywood’s latest historical epic, Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar and starring Vicky Kaushal, aspires to be a grand retelling of the life and struggles of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. However, rather than delivering a nuanced and compelling period drama, the film descends into an over-the-top, violent spectacle that prioritizes bombastic dialogue, exaggerated heroism, and deafening background scores over genuine storytelling. The Story: A Legendary Warrior, A Simplistic Narrative Based on Shivaji Sawant’s Marathi novel Chhava, the film chronicles … Continue reading ‘Chhaava’ Review: A Loud, Gory, and Tedious Retelling of History