India, March 8 -- The success of Chhaava at the box office is not just about record-breaking ticket sales-it is sparking unexpected reactions. From audiences chanting Maratha slogans inside theatres to a man dramatically riding a horse into a cinema hall, the film's craze is undeniable. However, the frenzy has now taken a bizarre turn in Madhya Pradesh.

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In Burhanpur, a massive crowd recently gathered near Asirgarh Fort, convinced that a long-lost treasure lay buried beneath the ground. The excitement was triggered by Chhaava, which touches upon historical events involving the fort and the alleged hidden looted riches of the Mughals...