Chhava, the upcoming Hindi film starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, is gearing up to go on floors next month. Principal photography for the film is all set to begin in October. Chhava is helmed by Laxman Utekar.

Chhava is a period drama, which will feature Vicky in the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Maratha empire’s founder and the great warrior king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's eldest son. Rashmika, on the other hand, will appear as Yesubai Bhonsale, the wife of Sambhaji Maharaj.

The film will partially focus on Sambhaji's love for his wife Yesubai, while providing us with a wholesome view of the king's sacrifices and his strategies for warfare. 

While Chhava marks Laxman's foray into the period genre, it marks his second collaboration with Vicky Kaushal after the recently released Zara Hatke Zara Bachke. The film is backed by Maddock Films. 

Meanwhile, Vicky Kaushal awaits the release of The Great Indian Family, gearing up for release on September 22. He has films such as Sam Bahadur, Dunki and  Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam in the pipeline. Rashmika, who was last seen in Mission Majnu, is working on Animal, Rainbow and Pushpa 2: The Rule.