Rashmika Mandanna Joins Vicky Kaushal In Dinesh Vijan's Period Drama 'Chhava'

Mumbai, April 28 - Earlier this year, it was reported that Vicky Kaushal was roped in to headline director Laxman Utekar's period drama film, titled Chhava under Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films production. The pre-production also commenced while the makers were in the process to lock the other cast.

Now, according to Peepingmoon.com, the makers have roped in National Crush Rashmika Mandanna to play the female lead role, making her first big screen appearance with Vicky Kaushal. She has been brought on board to play the role of Sambhaji Maharaj's wife, Yesubai Bhonsale.



The movie is primarily about Sambhaji Maharaj, the eldest son of the Maratha empire's founder and the great warrior king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. However, it also features an emotional love story between a husband and wife. Sambhaji Raje and his wife jointly held the throne as the emperor.

Rashmika, who is actively working across multiple industries, was said to be the only choice of the makers for the female lead role and was locked following her look test recently. The report further revealed that Rashmika will receive voice coaching while Vicky will train for four months to become proficient in sword fighting, horseback riding, and archery for this movie.

"Chhava" is believed to be the most expensive production yet for Vijan's Maddock Films which has sanctioned a huge budget to make this film a truly visual extravaganza. The pre-production is already in full swing and the regular shoot is expected to commence in September this year.

Meanwhile, Vicky already has a film with Maddock Films and Laxman Utekar. Titled "Zara Hatke Zara Bachke", the romantic comedy also stars Sara Ali Khan as the female lead, and it will be released soon in theaters worldwide.

Stay tuned...