Chamku(2008)
Chamku is a 2008 Indian action thriller film directed by Kabeer Kaushik. The film stars Bobby Deol as the titular character, alongside Priyanka Chopra, Irrfan Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, and Danny Denzongpa. The story follows a traumatized child who becomes a Naxalite fighter and is later recruited by Indian intelligence agencies for political assassinations. The film explores themes of violence, love, and redemption against the backdrop of Bihar's Naxalite insurgency. It was released worldwide on 29 August 2008 and received negative reviews from critics, who criticized its outdated plot and weak screenplay.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 29 August 2008
- Director
- Kabeer Kaushik
- Runtime
- 1h 45m 0
Storyline
A young boy witnesses the murder of his family by Naxalites. He is raised by a Naxal leader and becomes a ruthless killer. Years later, he is recruited by Indian intelligence to carry out political assassinations. He falls in love and tries to leave his violent past behind, but a chance encounter pulls him back into the world of crime.
“From victim to killer. From killer to nothing.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Chamku
Cast reunions in this film: Danny Denzongpa & Dharmendra (9 films together), Riteish Deshmukh & Rajpal Yadav (7 films together), Dharmendra & Bobby Deol (5 films together), Priyanka Chopra & Danny Denzongpa (3 films together), Priyanka Chopra & Rajpal Yadav (3 films together), and Priyanka Chopra & Bobby Deol (3 films together).