Checkmate(2023)

Storyline

An assassin gets hired for a job that throws him in a murky pool of mishaps, eventually leading to a baffling secret.

“A killer's last job. Nothing goes as planned.”

Vibe & Tags

Cast & Crew

Trivia

• The film's title 'Checkmate' was chosen to reflect the chess-like strategy between the assassin and his targets.
• Director Akriti Bajpai previously worked as an assistant director on several big-budget Bollywood films before her debut.
• A key action sequence was shot in a real, abandoned factory in Mumbai to create a gritty atmosphere.
• The movie includes a cameo by a popular Indian comedian, though his role is kept secret in promotions.
• It was originally planned as a web series but was later adapted into a feature-length film.
• The soundtrack features a retro-style song that pays homage to 1970s Bollywood action movies.
• Despite its action-comedy genre, the film incorporates subtle social commentary on urban crime.