Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava is based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Marathi actors Suvrat Joshi and Sarang Sathaye portray Ganoji and Kanhoji Shirke in the film. The storyline depicts them as betraying Sambhaji Maharaj—despite being his brothers-in-law—by revealing his location to the Mughals, ultimately leading to his capture and brutal execution.