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Check(2021)

6.3/10
Telugu140 mins

Check (2021) is a 140-minute Telugu film directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti. Starring Virendra Chauhan, Gururaj Manepalli and Raina Rao. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, Check stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2021.

Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sony LIV, Sun Nxt, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
20 February 2021
Director
Chandra Sekhar Yeleti
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 20m
GudVibe Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

A man on death row for terrorism charges must win a chess game to save his own life. His survival depends entirely on his skill and strategy in this high-stakes match.

A prisoner's last move is on the chessboard.

Film Details

6.3Rating
140Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date20 February 2021

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
survivaljusticecorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Check' refers to the chess term, symbolizing the protagonist's life-or-death situation.
  • Director Chandra Sekhar Yeleti is known for thrillers and previously directed the acclaimed film 'Aithe'.
  • The movie was shot during the COVID-19 pandemic, following strict safety protocols on set.
  • It features real chess strategies that were consulted with experts to ensure accuracy.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release and later gained attention through digital platforms.
  • Actor Naveen Chandra, who plays the lead, underwent physical transformation for his prison scenes.
  • The story explores themes of justice and redemption, common in Yeleti's earlier works like 'Manamantha'.

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