On completion of one year of shadeActor Vicky Kaushal expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the tremendous love the film has received on social media on February 14, 2026. Sharing old photos from the film along with behind-the-scenes moments featuring director Laxman Utekar, the actor reflected on the journey with a sense of reverence.
Vicky Kaushal celebrates one year of Chhaava, thanks fans for their “very special” love
He wrote, “I bow my head in gratitude to all of you for the great Maratha heritage and celebrating it with us. Your love has been very special indeed!”
The post brought immediate reactions from fans and members of the film fraternity. Actress Nimrat Kaur left clapping emojis in the comments section, while fans relived their experience of watching the historical drama. One user commented, “Watched it again on Netflix last week. Still gets the same goosebumps.” Another wrote, “So much deserved praise and love!” A third shared a more critical viewpoint, commenting on the film’s background score, but also noting the sensitivity surrounding expressing such an opinion.
Directed by Laxman Utekar, shade It was praised, even discussed in some circles, for its scale, performances and emotional storytelling. A few weeks ago, composer AR Rahman had described the film as “divisive” in a conversation with BBC Asian Network, saying that it “capitalizes on division”. However, Rahman defended his decision to work on the project and stressed that the film was fundamentally intended to showcase bravery.
Rahman said, “It’s a divisive film. I think it capitalized on division, but I think its core purpose is to show bravery.” He said that he initially questioned his participation before being reassured by the director about the film’s intentions. He further commented, “Do you think people will be influenced by films? They have something called an inner conscience that knows what is truth and what is manipulation.”
Despite the debates, shade Even after a year of its release, it continues to resonate with the audience, with Kaushal’s performance receiving continued appreciation.
