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Chakravarthy(1995)

7.5/10
Tamil130 mins

Chakravarthy (1995) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by M. Baskar. Starring Karthik, Bhanupriya and Kumarimuthu. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Chakravarthy stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1995.

Director:M. Baskar
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
28 July 1995
Director
M. Baskar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A new police officer moves into a woman's rental house. Knowing she hates the police, he hides his real job. His boss then tells him the woman is suspected of killing her half-brother, leading the officer to investigate the strange case.

A cop in hiding. A landlady with a secret.

Film Details

7.5Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date28 July 1995
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
justicefamilycorruptionidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's director M. Bhaskar was primarily known as a successful cinematographer, with this being one of his few directorial ventures.
  • Actor Sathyaraj, who plays Chakravarthy, was also a popular villain in many films before becoming a leading hero.
  • The movie's plot revolves around a female landlord who hates police, which was an unusual character setup for a mid-90s Tamil film.
  • Actress Roja, who played Bhanu, was a prominent dancer and often performed her own song sequences in films.
  • The film's title 'Chakravarthy' means 'emperor' in Tamil, symbolizing the hero's authoritative role as a CID officer.
  • This film released during a period when Tamil cinema was experimenting with more urban, crime-oriented stories alongside mass masala films.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Deva, a prolific music director known for his catchy folk and melody tunes in the 1990s.

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