Anurag Kashyap has attacked Laxman Utekar’s historical play Chhaava (2025) for skews of history and support of a communal narrative. Kashyap claimed in a March 10 interview with Film Companion that Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s villainy was overdone while Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s ties with Muslim generals like Ibrahim Khan were omitted. He also objected to the film’s selective presentation of Sambhaji’s literary achievements and its ₹150 crore budget’s concentration on CGI-driven battle scenes that distort historical events. The criticism of Kashyap has spurred discussion on filmmakers’ obligations in maintaining historical authenticity while juggling nationalism and narrative in movies.