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Chanakya(2019)

5.9/10
Telugu122 mins

Chanakya (2019) is a 122-minute Telugu film directed by Thiru Krishnamoorthy. Starring Rajesh Khattar, Gopichand and Raghu Babu. With an audience rating of 5.9/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Chanakya stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2019.

Mood:
darksuspensefulintense
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
31 October 2019
Theatrical Release
5 October 2019
Director
Thiru Krishnamoorthy
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 2m
GudVibe Rating
5.9/10

Storyline

A top Indian counterterrorism agent has a perfect record of catching terrorists. His success puts him in direct conflict with the country's most dangerous wanted man and his son.

One man. Two terrorists. A nation at stake.

Film Details

5.9Rating
122Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date5 October 2019
Also Known AsChaanakya · โกพิชานด์ ชานาคยา

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulintense
Themes
revengesurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Chanakya' refers to the ancient Indian strategist, symbolizing the protagonist's tactical brilliance in counter-terrorism.
  • Director Thiru previously worked as an assistant director for notable Tamil filmmakers before making his Telugu debut with this movie.
  • Actor Jagapathi Babu, who plays a key role, underwent a physical transformation to portray a rugged, authoritative character.
  • Parts of the movie were shot in remote locations in Rajasthan to depict realistic desert hideouts for terrorist sequences.
  • The film's background score was composed by Ghibran, known for blending traditional Indian instruments with modern electronic sounds.
  • Despite being an action thriller, the script includes subtle references to real-world geopolitical tensions in South Asia.
  • The climax scene involving a high-stakes confrontation was choreographed by a stunt team from Hyderabad and Mumbai.

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