For the Marathi audience, this film is a pilgrimage—a chance to cry, roar, and leave the theater feeling the weight of history on their shoulders. For the non-Marathi speaker, it is an introduction to a warrior king often unfairly treated as "the disappointing son" in history textbooks. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, through this film, finally gets his due as —the true legacy of the Lion.
Shivrayancha Chhava (The Cub of Shivrai) is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language historical drama film that stands as a significant addition to the burgeoning genre of period cinema in Maharashtra. Directed by Digpal Lanjekar, the film is a cinematic adaptation of the popular Marathi novel Chhava by renowned historian and novelist Shivaji Sawant. The film was released in theaters on February 16, 2024, creating a substantial buzz among audiences for its depiction of one of the most pivotal figures in Indian history. shivrayancha chhava 2024 marathi movie