India, Feb. 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a special mention to Vicky Kaushal's film Chhaava at an event in Delhi on Friday, saying it is "making waves throughout the country". The film's producers were thrilled with the recognition and called it a historic honour. Also read: Chhaava worldwide box office collection day 7: Vicky Kaushal film remains unstoppable, crosses Rs.300 crore

PM Modi praised the historic film when he was delivering an address at the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan at Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi.

Talking about the role of Speaking on the role of Maharashtra and Mumbai in shaping Indian cinema, PM Modi said, "Ye Maharashtra aur Mumbai hi hai jisne Marathi filmo ke saath saath, Hindi cinema ko ye un...