Chhaava has been winning hearts worldwide, and to celebrate its success, director Laxman Utekar hosted a special screening for Ex-Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. Shinde praised the film for its portrayal of the young Maratha warrior, thanking Vicky Kaushal and Utekar for bringing the story to life in such a grand manner. Utekar expressed his gratitude for the love and positive reactions the film has received and felt blessed to have worked on such a project.