*Bhushan Patil

| runtime = 80 minutes

| gross = {{INR|5.12 crore}}<ref name=":2" />

'''''Shivrayancha Chhava''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Marathi language|Marathi]]-language [[historical drama]] film written and directed by [[Digpal Lanjekar]] and produced by Malhar Picture Company. It is sixth installment in the [[Shri Shivraj Ashtak (film series)|Shri Shivraj Ashtak]] film series. The film starring Bhushan Patil, [[Chinmay Mandlekar]], [[Mrinal Kulkarni]], Ayesha Madhukar, [[Sameer Dharmadhikari]], [[Rahul Dev]]. The film is about [[Sambhaji|Chhattrapati Sambhaji Maharaj]], the second [[Chhatrapati]] of the [[Maratha Empire]], ruling from 1681 to 1689.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2023-06-12 |title='Shivarayancha Chhava': Digpal Lanjekar wraps up shooting of his upcoming historical epic; team celebrates with cake cutting on set |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/shivarayancha-chhava-digpal-lanjekar-wraps-up-shooting-of-his-upcoming-historical-epic-team-celebrates-with-cake-cutting-on-set/articleshow/100930307.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-02-21 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

''Shivrayancha Chhava'' was theatrically released on 16 February 2024, open with positive response. Grossing over ₹5.12 crore in four days of release and emerged as [[List of Marathi films of 2024#Box office collection|the highest grossing Marathi film of 2024]].

* Bhushan Patil as [[Sambhaji|Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj]]

* [[Prasanna Ketkar]] as [[Hambirrao Mohite|Sarsenapati Hambirrao]]

* Dnyanesh Wadekar as Asad Khan

* Bipin Surve as Aurangazeb’s messenger

* Ashutosh Wadekar as Marwari trader

== Release ==

The motion poster unveiled by [[Chief minister of Maharashtra]] [[Eknath Shinde]] on 3 October 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-04 |title=Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde unveils motion poster of 'Shivrayancha Chhava' by Digpal Lanjekar |url=https://punemirror.com/entertainment/MarathiEntertainment/maharashtra-cm-eknath-shinde-unveils-motion-poster-of-shivrayancha-chhava-by-digpal-lanjekar/cid1696413131.htm |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=[[Pune Mirror]] |language=en}}</ref> The film was released on more than 400 theaters and more than 1200 shows on 16 February 2024.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-02-17 |title=जय शिवराय! 'शिवरायांचा छावा'ने रिलीजच्या पहिल्या दिवशीच जमवला कोट्यवधींचा गल्ला; 400 पेक्षा जास्त थिएटर्स अन् 1200 पेक्षा अधिक शोज |url=https://marathi.abplive.com/entertainment/bollywood/shivrayancha-chhava-box-office-collection-day-1-digpal-lanjekar-historical-marathi-movie-chhatrapati-sambhaji-maharaj-biopic-marathi-film-bollywood-entertainment-latest-update-marathi-news-1256956 |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=[[ABP Majha]] |language=mr}}</ref>

== Reception ==

=== Critical response ===

Santosh Bhingarde of ''[[Saam TV]]'' rated 3.5 stars out of 5 stars and wrote "Amar Mohile's background music makes the movie more interesting and the special thing is that the music of the movie is melodious, for that Devdutt Manisha Baji has to be appreciated. However, there are some illogical elements in the film that do not make sense."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-18 |title=Shivrayancha Chhava Movie Review : रंजक, थरारक अन् प्रेरणादायी! छत्रपती संभाजी महाराज यांच्या पराक्रमाची रोमांचकारी शौर्यगाथा |url=https://saamtv.esakal.com/entertainment/shivrayancha-chhava-movie-latest-update-shivrayancha-chhava-movie-review-digpal-lanjekar-chhatrapati-sambhaji-maharaj-history-vvg94 |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=[[Saam TV]] |language=mr}}</ref> Anub George of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated 3.0 out of 5 stars and wrote "An action-packed recreation of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's times."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Shivrayancha Chhava Movie Review : An action-packed recreation of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's times |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/shivrayancha-chhava/movie-review/107755208.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-02-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Prerana Janham of ''[[Sakal]]'' gave 3 stars and wrote "Watching the fiery history of Shambhuraj through the medium of this film is an enriching experience."<ref>{{Cite web |last=जंगम |first=प्रेरणा |date=2024-02-17 |title=Shivrayancha Chhava Movie Review: छत्रपती संभाजी महाराजांचा हा इतिहास तुम्हाला माहिती आहे का? अंगावर उभे राहतील रोमांच |url=https://www.esakal.com/manoranjan/shivrayancha-chhava-latest-marathi-movie-review-digpal-lanjekar-chhatrapati-sambhaji-maharaj-action-rak94 |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=[[Sakal]] |language=mr}}</ref> Jaideep Pathkaji of ''[[Maharashtra Times]]'' rated 3/5 and wrote "Even if the movie does not give a very 'great' experience showing the life of Shambhuraj, it is definitely worth watching once."<ref>{{Cite web |title=शिवरायांचा छावा |url=https://marathi.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/shivrayancha-chhava/moviereview/107800461.cms |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=[[Maharashtra Times]] |language=mr}}</ref> Devendra Jadhav of ''[[Lokmat]]'' rated 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "The songs and music in the movies create excitement on the occasion of the battle. It seems that the movie is too long before the interval. So there is no doubt that if the length had been reduced a little, ''Shivarayancha Chhava'' would have been more effective."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-16 |title=शिवरायांचा छावा : संभाजी महाराजांच्या पराक्रमाची रोमांचकारी शौर्यगाथा |url=https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/reviews/digpal-lanjekar-shivrayancha-chhava-movie-review-historical-film-on-chhatrapati-sambhaji-maharaj-a-a998-c971/ |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=[[Lokmat]] |language=mr}}</ref> Reshma Raikwar of ''[[Loksatta]]'' wrote "The film has become an immersive experience as the director has emphasized more on the strategic decisions taken by him as the king of the Ryotas, the exploits of his valiant chieftains than merely presenting the history."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-18 |title=Shivrayancha Chhava Movie Review : अतिरंजक शौर्यगाथा |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/shivrayancha-chhava-marathi-movie-review-by-loksatta-reshma-raikwar-zws-70-4215185/ |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=[[Loksatta]] |language=mr}}</ref> Shalmesh More of ''[[Koimoi]]'' rated 2 stars out of 5 stars and wrote "''Shivrayancha Chhava'' fails to come out as an exciting and entertaining outcome despite a solid subject in the hands. A crisp screenplay, more emotional depth, and the addition of entertaining elements could have made it a good film."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shivrayancha Chhava Movie Review: Digpal Lanjekar Fails To Come Closer To The Bar He Has Set For Himself With Pawankhind! |url=https://www.koimoi.com/reviews/marathi-movie-reviews/shivrayancha-chhava-movie-review-digpal-lanjekar-fails-to-come-closer-to-the-bar-he-has-set-for-himself-with-pawankhind/ |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=[[Koimoi]]}}</ref>

=== Box office ===

The film earned 0.5 crores on its first day of release.<ref name=":1" /> The film grossed over ₹5.12 crore worldwide.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2024-02-20 |title=जय शिवराय! 'शिवजयंती'चा 'शिवरायांचा छावा'ला मोठा फायदा; रिलीजच्या चार दिवसांत केली 5.12 कोटींची कमाई |url=https://marathi.abplive.com/entertainment/bollywood/shivrayancha-chhava-box-office-collection-day-4-director-digpal-lanjekar-movie-chhatrapati-sambhaji-maharaj-life-biopic-chinmay-mandlekar-mrinal-kulkarni-starcast-shiv-jayanti-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-marathi-film-marathi-news-1257894 |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=[[ABP Majha]] |language=mr}}</ref>

The music is composed by Devdutta Manisha Baji and Background music is by [[Amar Mohile]], while lyrics are written by [[Digpal Lanjekar]].<ref name=":1" />