Chhaava is a storm that has hit Bharat. It is not just a film—it is a reality check for an entire civilization. Additionally, it shows without any distortion the abject brutality that Sambhaji Maharaj faced under Aurangzeb.
For the first time, a mainstream movie does not whitewash or romanticize the Mughal era.
The movie does not glorify Islamic invaders or try to show them as humane kings. Neither does it downplay the betrayal of Hindus who sold their people for power.
It shows history as it was – Raw – Unfiltered – Unapologetic.
Make your girl child incarnation of Maa Bhavani and your boy Chatrapathi Shivaji.
Our Sanatana Dharma promotes & encourages us to have both sastr and shastr (books). Let's give them both to face this world full of challenges thrown at them.#Chhaava pic.twitter.com/V92HVSQ7J1
— Kungfu Pande 🇮🇳 (Parody) (@pb3060) February 21, 2025
So, what is the impact of Chhaava? Well, Bharat’s inner struggle is visible on social media platforms and on the streets! Three distinct reactions have emerged. The “secular” class is struggling with a shattered historical narrative. The right-wing Hindus feel a renewed fire for their fight for Dharma.
Torture of extreme level:
Peeled off Skin, Pulled out nails,
Gouged out eyes, Lacerated all over,Story of #Chhaava shows the atrocities of Islamic invaders on Hindus and retaliation of Hindus.
Shameful to those who still connect themselves with Mughals. pic.twitter.com/1DeyKKVVBy
— Shashank Shekhar Jha (@shashank_ssj) February 21, 2025
And the radical Islamists are unmasked for rejoicing in the humiliation of a Hindu King at the hands of a radical Muslim Invader.
This movie has done what history books never dared to do – force the truth into public discourse.
“Secular Dilemma”: History or Propaganda?
Shameless pseudo secular Rajdeep Sardesai is trying again to protect pseudo bhai+ chara in d name of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj bt don't forget how so called humanity saviour Mughals, Aurangzeb treated Hindus in real & what their successors think abt Marathas.#ArrestKavishAziz pic.twitter.com/Ry6onY3X3j
— karuna Tyagi(Proud Hindu) (@K_tyaagii) February 21, 2025
For decades, the “secular” intellectuals presented Aurangzeb as a mighty ruler who expanded Mughal rule. Moreover, they cited his rule as the longest one among many Islamic rulers. Thus, the “distortians” painted Aurangzeb as a tolerant ruler and a deeply pious man for knitting his own skull cap! And even his attacks on temples and his atrocities were explained away as “regrettable yet understandable political compulsions.”
Abhi Tak Jahan-2 khuda hai vahan-2 Mandir nikala hai.
Jahan Nahin Khuda hai, Vahan Bhi khudega😂Now you don't need to know who your ancestors😊 #ArrestKavishAziz #KavishAziz रियल लाइफ Real Life the reality of Indian Muslims #IndianMuslims#GetOutStalin pic.twitter.com/ugcGHo6czZ
— Wake Up Hindus 🕉️🚩 (@Hindus_Unity_) February 20, 2025
“Secular Distortians” ignored or hid Auragnzeb’s true nature, his mass conversions by the sword, his jizya, and deep anti-Hindu bias!
Watched Chhaava today. Incredible tale of bravery, selflessness and the sense of duty.
Genuine question—why were we not taught about Chattrapati Sambhaji Maharaj at all in school? Not even a mention anywhere!!!
We did learn though how Akbar was a great and fair emperor, and…— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 17, 2025
Unfortunately, this academic fraud was successful for years under Congress regimes. Schools and universities fed generations of Hindus a distorted version of their past. Consequently, the Mughal atrocities were minimized, while Hindu resistance was downplayed.
A question every Indian must ask themselves! #Chhaava pic.twitter.com/jhqDFnbAuW
— Prabodhan Manch Parle (@PrabodhanParle) February 21, 2025
However, while the last few historical Hindi movies challenged secular history, Chhaava shattered their narrative completely.
Thereby, forcing the “secular” Indians to confront an inconvenient truth of Aurangzeb. They are no longer able to proclaim him or any Mughal as a secular invader. Additionally, Aurangzeb is exposed as a religious fanatic. Moreover, they have to face the fact that Aurangzeb was not cruel to everyone- he was cruel specifically to Hindus. His piety? It was only for Islam. And his tolernace for Hindus? It was political, far from sufficient, and not genuine. And his governance? It was built on humiliation and forced conversion.
India is a Secular Country with 80% Hindu population.
I rest my case !! pic.twitter.com/mTuIVv60cB— Dr Poornima 🇮🇳 (@PoornimaNimo) February 11, 2025
Therefore, the “secular” defenders of Aurangzeb are in panic. They cannot deny the facts shown in the movie, because these are the same facts recorded by Mughal historians themselves. The biggest shock for “secular” Hindus is realizing that their own history was manipulated to keep them weak, submissive, and guilt-ridden. Thus, they are left with two choices – either admit the truth or keep living in denial.
For the first time, secularists are struggling to defend their false narratives.
Chhaava and The Right-Wing Hindus: A Fire of Revenge and Resolution
Telengana: Special screening of #Chhaava for the students of Kamareddy Shishu Mandir School!
A glimpse into the valor and legacy of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, inspiring the next generation.
Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji! 🚩 pic.twitter.com/MEKLsGk3Me
— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) February 19, 2025
For the right-wing Hindu, Chhaava is a moment of re-awakening. This is not just a movie—it is a painful reminder of what Hindu rulers endured. In every theatre, audiences leave with tears in their eyes and anger in their hearts. The humiliation that Sambhaji Maharaj suffered is a wound that never healed. But this time, the response is different.
Everyone's saying there are historical inaccuracies in the #Chhava Movie.
Here's our short video for the people who want to know what exactly happened with Sambhaji Maharaj! pic.twitter.com/gXbxx1YCKW
— Prachyam (@prachyam7) February 17, 2025
The Hindu right wing is not just mourning, they are ready to mobilize their keyboards and voices for their Kings!
#SadarPranam to Ishvara within you @kamaalrkhan ji.
Aurangzeb was so broke for Deccan obsession that he couldn’t pay his soldiers too. He died a broken— bankrupt man.
He spent twenty-six years chasing a mirage in the Deccan, a conquest that devoured a hundred thousand lives… https://t.co/kWVov7LACP
— Aabhas Maldahiyar 🇮🇳 (@Aabhas24) February 21, 2025
Social media is flooded with exposés on forgotten Hindu warriors. New debates have started on how much of Indian history was rewritten to favor Muslim invaders. Aurangzeb’s legacy is being challenged publicly. This movie has reignited the Hindu consciousness. It has reminded them that the secular narrative was always designed to keep them weak.
🚨 Demand for BULLDOZER ACTION on Aurangzeb's tomb intensifies 💥
BJP MLA T Raja Singh urges Maharashtra CM Fadnavis to run BULLDOZER on Aurangzeb’s grave in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar 🎯
➡️ Agree or Disagree — Give your Comment 👇 pic.twitter.com/zFpdczAw5s
— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) February 21, 2025
The biggest realization? Hindus betrayed Hindus, which gave Aurangzeb and other Mughals his power. This betrayal, this weakness, must never be repeated. Thus, Hindus are uniting together to face the challenges of modern Bharat!
अगर हमारे पूर्वज भी इतने बहादुर होते,
तो हम भी शायद आज हिंदू होते।#Chhaava pic.twitter.com/MNPgenWdFC— Zaira Nizaam 🇮🇳 (@Zaira_Nizaam) February 18, 2025
For the right-wing Hindu, Chhaava is not just about the past. It is about the future. The goal is now clear – history must be reclaimed, Hindu pride must be restored, and Dharma must be re-established.
This is why the movie Chhaava is not just entertainment to Hindus – it is a call for Hindu Unity.
Radical Islamist Reaction to Chhaava: Open Hatred and No Regrets
Swara, just because you are married to a muslim man, you don’t have the right to belittle sacrifices of great hindu men. This may sound heavily below the belt but your tweet about our Chhaava is outrageous. Stop being so enticed by political Islam that you forget your forefathers https://t.co/QbNq6iVGnB
— Sanya Talwar (@LegalTalwar) February 19, 2025
The most chilling response to Chhaava comes from radical Islamists. Instead of condemning Aurangzeb’s cruelty, they are rejoicing in it. Instead of showing regret, they are mocking Hindus. They celebrate Aurangzeb’s torture as if their forefathers were subjected to the same.
Bollywood is the only industry in the world that makes movies on losers and turns them into heroes. Even after 300 years, #Aurangzeb still makes people cry. These people wake up every day, fighting and winning imaginary battles against him. 😂#Chhaava pic.twitter.com/BryDMuVixm
— Shoaib Mohammed (@shoaibpage) February 20, 2025
On social media, Islamist accounts are glorifying the torture of Sambhaji Maharaj.
Kavish Aziz is a repeat offender.
There should be strict action against her.#ArrestKavishAziz pic.twitter.com/0MKGwK6Akh
— Vijay Patel (@vijaygajera) February 20, 2025
Some are even defending Aurangzeb’s brutality as justified under Islamic rule. Their reaction is not just limited to words. Violence has followed. Social media accounts are stating that those Hindus who love Chhatrapati Shivaji must leave Hyderabad and Secundrabad! In Mumbai and UP, Hindu processions were attacked during Shivaji Jayanti.
Radicals are stone pelting in celebration of Hindu festivals and Hindu Kinga to send a message – Hindus should not celebrate their heroes.
BIG | Radical Islamists deadly attacked Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj procession in Dachepalli, Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh.
Several Hindus injured in heavy stone pelting by Islamists wearing skull caps.
Were these Islamists holding a Pakistan flag while pelting stones? @PawanKalyan pic.twitter.com/sDXTEDCXI8
— Ashwini Shrivastava (@AshwiniSahaya) February 20, 2025
The fanatics have taken their masks off. The so-called “secular” Islamists, who pretend to be tolerant, stand exposed. Their reaction to Chhaava proves one thing – their loyalty is not to Bharat but to the Mughal mindset. They do not belong to the land they were born to instead they pledge their loyalty to the One-Book mindset! This is why Chhava is so dangerous for them.
Dear Abdul, Aurangzeb did not conquer and rape my ancestors. He did yours.
Check your name.
— Eminent Intellectual (@total_woke_) February 21, 2025
Chhaava has revealed who really truly stands for peace, and who still dreams of re-establishing Aurangzeb’s empire.
A Movie That Resonates With Bharat’s Atman
It took us Hindu's just 3 movies to shatter the 70 years of propaganda set by Bollywood against Hindu's.#TheKashmirFiles #TheKeralaStory #Chhaava pic.twitter.com/BzSwvJw8vW
— Amitabh Chaudhary (@MithilaWaala) February 19, 2025
Few movies resonate with both – the truth and the mood of the nation. Chhaava seems to be one of them. It forces fence-sitters to rethink everything they were taught. And it gives Hindus a reason to reclaim their lost history fromt he clutches of “distortians”. Moreover, it exposes the true face of radical Islamists who still celebrate Hindu humiliation.
For those who saw the movie Chhaava, it is clear Gandhian ahimsa is no way to deal with Aurangzeb or those who adulate him. No street in Delhi should be named after this cruel tyrant who opposed Swarajaya. Nor should Kashi Vishwanath that he destroyed not go back to the Hindus.
— Dr David Frawley (@davidfrawleyved) February 20, 2025
This movie is not just about Sambhaji Maharaj – it is about Bharat’s past, its present, and its future.
The way Indian Muslims are owning Aurangzeb and praising him, they will do the same with Qasim Rizvi and Razakars tomorrow, calling em true servants of Islam.
And you will have Secu Lib Hindus writing long posts on how Rizvi and Razakars been needlessly demonized.
— Lone Wolf Ratnakar (@sadaashree) February 21, 2025
Hence, for a change, this Bollywood movie reminds everyone that history was never neutral. It is written by those who seek power. And for centuries, Hindus were denied the truth about their own civilization. However, now the truth is out there for all to discover.
And Bharat will neither forget nor forgive those who revel in the bloodshed of Hindus!