Chakravyuh(2012)
Chakravyuh is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language political action thriller film directed by Prakash Jha. The cast includes Arjun Rampal, Abhay Deol, Manoj Bajpayee, Esha Gupta, Anjali Patil, and Om Puri. The story follows police officer Adil Khan, who is posted to a Naxalite-affected district after a deadly attack. He recruits his friend Kabir to infiltrate the Maoist group. As Kabir lives among the rebels, he begins to sympathize with their cause, leading to a personal conflict between the two friends. The film explores the socio-political roots of the Naxalite movement in India. It received positive reviews from critics but underperformed at the box office. The film was released on 24 October 2012, coinciding with Durga Puja.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Eros Now
- Theatrical Release
- 24 October 2012
- Director
- Prakash Jha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
After 84 police officers are killed by Naxalites, officer Adil Khan is sent to stop the rebels. He asks his friend Kabir to go undercover as an informer. But when Kabir sees the suffering of the tribal villagers, he starts to question who is right. His loyalty to Adil is tested as he becomes part of the movement he was meant to destroy.
“Some wars have no winners.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Chakravyuh
Cast reunions in this film: Manoj Bajpai & Manoj Bajpayee (29 films together), Om Puri & Kabir Bedi (4 films together), Prakash Jha & Sachin K Krishn (4 films together), Manoj Bajpai & Prakash Jha (3 films together), Manoj Bajpai & Sachin K Krishn (3 films together), and Prakash Jha & Manoj Bajpayee (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Chakravyuh' refers to an ancient military formation from the Mahabharata, symbolizing a trap.
- Director Prakash Jha is known for political dramas and spent years researching the Naxalite conflict for this film.
- Actor Arjun Rampal, who plays a police officer, had to undergo weapons training to handle guns realistically.
- The movie was shot in real forest locations in Chhattisgarh to capture the authentic setting of the conflict.
- It features a cameo by veteran actor Kabir Bedi, who plays a key political figure in the story.
- The film's release faced some protests from political groups over its depiction of the Naxalite issue.
- Music director Salim-Sulaiman created a background score that blends tribal sounds with orchestral music.