Commemorating the first anniversary of the acclaimed historical film ‘Chhaava,’ Vicky Kaushal celebrated his journey in embodying the fierce Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. He shared touching behind-the-scenes stories and conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to fans for their boundless love for his character.

Vicky Kaushal marked one year of ‘Chhaava’ on February 14 with an emotional note and unseen moments from the shoot. The historical drama saw him step into the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and earned widespread praise during its theatrical run. As the anniversary arrived, the actor paused to thank viewers for the love that followed the film.

Vicky Kaushal celebrates ‘Chhaava’ anniversary

Taking to Instagram, Kaushal revisited memories from the film’s making and shared behind-the-scenes photographs. The images included co-stars Rashmika Mandanna, Vineet Kumar Singh, Ashutosh Rana, and director Laxman Utekar. His performance as the Maratha ruler drew strong reactions when the movie first released and helped push the title into the year’s biggest commercial successes.While posting the pictures, Kaushal wrote, “#1YearOfChhaava I bow my head in gratitude to the great Maratha legacy and to all of you for celebrating it with us. Your love has truly been very special! जय भवानी । जय शिवराय.”

Fans praise Vicky Kaushal’s performance

The comments section quickly filled with admiration. One message read, “Best movie and performance ever.” Another user wrote, “YOU ARE THE GREATEST ACTOR OF THIS GENERATION VICKY.” A different comment added, “Deserves all the recognition.” Many others reacted with hearts and fire symbols, celebrating both the film and the actor.‘Chhaava’ focused on the life, courage, and martyrdom of Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and traced his resistance against the Mughal Empire. Alongside Kaushal, the cast featured Akshaye Khanna and Diana Penty in key roles.Kaushal now moves ahead with a packed lineup. He is filming Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’ with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, one of the most awaited releases of 2026. He will also headline ‘Mahavatar,’ directed by Amar Kaushik, where he plays Chiranjeevi Parashurama.Vicky Kaushal has built a reputation as one of Hindi cinema’s most dependable leading men, balancing intensity with emotional depth. Born in Mumbai on May 16, 1988, Vicky Kaushal initially worked in the background before entering the spotlight. His breakout came with ‘Masaan,’ and wider fame followed with ‘Raazi’ and ‘Sanju.’ The blockbuster ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ turned him into a household name and earned him the National Award. He continued to win praise for performances in ‘Sardar Udham,’ ‘Dunki,’ and ‘Chhaava.’ Married to Katrina Kaif, he remains a major force in mainstream and content-driven films.