On the chosen day, Shivaji and Sambhaji hide themselves inside the large wooden baskets. They are carried out of the fort right under the noses of the Mughal guards.
Following the Treaty of Purandar, Shivaji Maharaj travels to Agra to meet Aurangzeb. However, at the Mughal court, he is insulted by being made to stand behind lower-ranking officials. Shivaji boldly protests this treatment in open court, leading to his house arrest.
The Marathi film tells the legendary historical tale of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s daring escape from Agra in 1666. It focuses on the strategic brilliance and unwavering courage of the Maratha King when he was trapped in the clutches of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The Historical Plot
Dr. Amol Kolhe reprises his iconic role as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, delivering a performance rooted in dignity and "Kshatradharma" (the duty of a warrior).
Realizing that a direct military escape is impossible, Shivaji feigns illness. He begins sending out large baskets of sweets and fruit to saints and fakirs in the city as a religious offering. Initially, the guards inspect every basket, but over time, they grow lax.