Fact Check: Was Mahesh Babu the first choice for Vicky Kaushal starrer Chhaava? Here’s the truth

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Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about Mahesh Babu due to the excitement surrounding his upcoming movie SSMB29, directed by SS Rajamouli. But more recently, another story has emerged about the star, focusing on one of his past projects that was initially turned down but has now become a massive success at the box office.

Recently, we’ve been discussing the newly released Bollywood movie “Chhaava,” featuring Vicky Kaushal as the main character. There have been whispers for some time now that the film’s director originally offered the lead role to Mahesh Babu, but he declined the offer.

As a die-hard fan, I’m compelled to correct a misconception: The report from 123 Telugu is apparently erroneous. Laxman Utekar, the mastermind behind the period drama “Chhaava”, has openly stated that no other actor crossed his mind for the potent role, other than Vicky Kaushal.

At a pre-release gathering for the movie, the director openly admitted that Vicky Kaushal was their top pick for the role of Chhaava. In fact, in their dreams, he had always been their hero for this specific character. Any director would be capable of creating an outstanding film with an actor like Vicky. He’s not just a talented performer but also a remarkable individual. I feel incredibly fortunate because I managed to secure the perfect Chhaava (Vicky Kaushal) for our movie, Chhaava.

For those unfamiliar, the movie “Chhaava” is a historical action film set in Hindi, detailing the life of the second ruler, Sambhaji, from the Maratha Empire. In the main role, we see Vicky, and alongside him, Rashmika Mandanna takes on the leading female character.

Regarding Mahesh Babu, at present, he’s fully engaged in the production of his next movie, SSMB29, working alongside director S.S. Rajamouli.

This upcoming movie is highly awaited, marking the initial team-up between the actor and the director. It’s said to be an action-packed journey across the world, with filming taking place both within and beyond Indian borders.

Priyanka Chopra has been cast as the main actress for the upcoming film, SSMB29. This movie is planned to be divided into two parts and may be released between the years 2027 and 2029.

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2025-02-20 13:07