The film centers on the early reign of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj following the passing of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The primary narrative focuses on the , a strategically vital southern city for the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
The movie's title, "Shivrayancha Chhava," translates to "Shivaji's Shadow" in English. It is expected to be a historical drama that revolves around the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a legendary Indian king who played a crucial role in the formation of the Maratha Empire.
The film depicts the period following the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, specifically highlighting the strategic raid on Burhanpur, then considered the "Jewel of the Deccan" . The narrative centers on Sambhaji Maharaj’s decision to intervene against the oppressive Jizya tax levied by Bahadur Khan and Kakar Khan under the orders of Emperor Aurangzeb .
The final shot is not of a funeral, but of a lone Maratha scout on a mountain peak, watching the sun rise. He turns and rides into a village, whispering a new name: . The war will continue.
The movie begins following the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1680. It depicts how a young Sambhaji Maharaj (often called "Chhava" or "Lion's Cub") ascends the throne and continues the fierce resistance against the Mughal Empire.