Actor Vicky Kaushal stated that filmmakers from the West are inclined to create movies like "Avengers" because they lack "real superheroes" like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
Vicky plays the role of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in the upcoming film "Chhaava", directed by Laxman Utekar. The period drama is set to release on December 6.
The actor made these remarks during a special event at Chitra Cinemas, where he and Utekar presented a teaser of the movie, produced by Maddock Films, to a group of fans.
Vicky, a National Award winner, expressed that it is a great honour for him to portray the role of the Maratha warrior, who was the son of Maratha empire founder Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an actor. The whole team has worked very hard on this film. I always say the West feels the need to make films like 'Avengers' because they don't have those kinds of superheroes that we have. We have real superheroes.
"If we look into the history of India, we will find so many superheroes like Sambhaji and Chhatrapati Shivaji that all other superheroes will fail in front of them. It's important to tell such stories and celebrate with people. We are proud of them. It's because of their valour and sacrifice that we are able to live in this beautiful country," Vicky said.
The creators officially unveiled the first sneak peek into the universe of "Chhaava" on social media on Monday, following the earlier premiere of its teaser in theatres alongside Maddock Films' recent production "Stree 2."
Rashmika Mandanna portrays Chatrapati Maharani Yesubai, Sambhaji's wife, and Akshaye Khanna stars as Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the film.
The music for Chhaava has been composed by AR Rahman and the screenplay is written by Rishi Virmani.
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