India, Feb. 20 -- The runway success of the period film Chhaava has sparked a fresh wave of interest in the novel that inspired it. Shivaji Sawant's Marathi classic is flying off the shelves, with booksellers across Maharashtra - from upscale stores to roadside stalls near historic forts across the state - scrambling to meet the surging demand.

Thrilled with the overwhelming response since the film released on February 14, Pune-based Mehta Publishing House will be releasing a special edition of Chhawa, featuring a newly designed cover inspired by the movie. This edition will be available in both paperback and hardcover formats, with an initial print run of 10,000 copies. Pre-bookings for this exclusive release have already begun.

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