Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava has turned out to be a massive success, winning both critical acclaim and box office dominance.

Directed by Laxman Utekar and released on February 14, the historical drama, based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji, has already crossed 270 crores gross in collections against a 130-crore budget.

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Interestingly, reports suggest that this project was initially narrated to Mahesh Babu years ago, but for reasons unknown, he didn't take it up. Vicky Kaushal is getting huge acclaim for his performance, marking a turning point in his career.

This role has created immense goodwill among the audience for Vicky. How could Mahesh not see the impact it could have?

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This has led to disappointment among some of his fans, especially given that Pushpa was also reportedly offered to him before Allu Arjun took it up and made it a pan-India sensation.

Now, with Chhaava becoming a blockbuster, discussions have reignited about Mahesh Babu missing out on another potential hit.

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Adding to the sentiment, fans recall that Mahesh's father, Superstar Krishna, always dreamed of portraying Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on screen. He even had a script ready but never pursued it, reportedly fearing that it might offend his significant Muslim fanbase.

With Chhaava proving that audiences are eager for grand historical epics, many believe Mahesh should take up such roles to honor his father's vision and explore new dimensions in his career.