Vicky Kaushal’s latest release Chhaava is the first blockbuster hit of 2025. The historical film has earned over Rs 700 crore worldwide so far.

The actor has an affinity for playing real-life heroes. Here are his not-to-be missed roles that are based on real characters.

Chhaava (2025): Vicky brought to life Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji in this historical action film.

Sam Bahadur (2023): The actor won laurels for portraying Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, the 7th Chief of the Army Staff, in this biographical war movie.

Sardar Udham (2021): Vicky played Sher “Udham” Singh, the Indian revolutionary best known for assassinating Michael O’Dwyer, in this biographical historical film.

Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019): The actor played Major Vihaan Singh Shergill, a character based on Colonel Kapil Yadav, in the war action film.