Chhaava: Akshaye Khanna is unrecognisable as Aurangzeb in first-look posters

Akshaye Khanna is set to play Aurangzeb in the upcoming film, Chhaava. Makers on January 21 unveiled his first-look poster.

In Short

• Akshaye Khanna to play Aurangzeb in Chhaava
• Makers unveiled his first-look posters
• Chhaava to release on February 14

After Rashmika Mandanna, the makers of the upcoming film, Chhaava, unveiled the first-look poster of Akshaye Khanna. The actor will be playing the role of Mughal Shahenshah Aurangzeb.

The intense poster features Akshaye as Aurangzeb as he fiercely stares into the eyes of his enemies, with his white locks trailing on his face. In another poster, he is seen wearing the Mughal crown, embodying the ruthless ruler.

The official X page of the production house, Maddock Films, shared the poster and wrote, “Darr aur dehshat ka naya chehra (The new face of fear and terror) - Presenting #AkshayeKhanna as Mughal Shahenshah Aurangzeb, the ruthless ruler of the Mughal Empire! #ChhaavaTrailer out tomorrow. Releasing in cinemas on 14th February 2025 (sic).”

Take a look at the poster here:

Earlier in the day, the makers treated fans with Rashmika’s regal look as Maharani Yesubai.

Chhaava narrates the valour of Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and shows him carrying the strength of four great natural elements that make the world - earth, fire, water and air.

Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar, is a period drama starring Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Rashmika Mandanna as Maharani Yesubai, and Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb. This is the first time Rashmika and Vicky have been paired together on the screen.The film will release in theatres on February 14.