Akshaye Khanna looks unrecognisable as Emperor Aurangzeb in new poster from Chhaava; fans compare him to Amitabh Bachchan - See inside

After Rashmika Mandanna's majestic look, the makers of Chhaava revealed an intense poster featuring Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb. While some fans are impressed by his portrayal, others feel he bears a resemblance to Amitabh Bachchan at first glance.


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On Tuesday, Maddock Films revealed a striking poster of Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb in Chhaava via X (formerly Twitter). The intense image shows him fiercely staring down enemies, with his hair trailing across his face. Another poster features the actor wearing the Mughal crown, embodying the ruthless ruler.

The post was captioned, “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.”



Akshaye's intense look as Aurangzeb in Chhaava has generated mixed reactions online. While some fans praised his fierce portrayal, others noted that he bears a resemblance to Amitabh Bachchan at first glance. The response reflects both admiration and surprise over his transformation.

While one user wrote, 'What if this becomes Akshaye Khanna’s comeback? The OG is definitely back', another one added, 'Why did he give me Amitabh Bachchan vibes at first glance?' A fan also commented, 'Akshaye is a young legend. Look at him... damn!'



Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, is a historical drama that stars Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Rashmika Mandanna as Maharani Yesubai, and Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb. Set in 1681, it tells the tale of a courageous warrior’s coronation and the start of his legendary reign.

Chhaava, adapted from Shivaji Sawant's Marathi novel, will release its trailer on Wednesday. Set to hit theatres on February 14, 2025, the film showcases the legendary tale of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s coronation and reign, starring Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna.