Chakravyuh (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Chakravyuh is a 2012 thriller directed by Prakash Jha, starring Abhay Deol as Kabir, Arjun Rampal and Manoj Bajpayee. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes and earned $2.6 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 25m (145 min)
- Director
- Prakash Jha
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chakravyuh About?
The premise of Chakravyuh without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Responding to a friend’s request, SP Adil sends Kabir undercover to infiltrate a Naxalite group. Kabir initially acts as an informant, but as he uncovers the truth about their cause, he becomes increasingly involved and ultimately rises to become one of their leaders, finding himself caught between two worlds.
Chakravyuh Cast & Characters
Abhay Deol leads the cast as Kabir, with Arjun Rampal as Adil Khan and Manoj Bajpayee as Rajan. Directed by Prakash Jha; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Prakash Jha
- Abhay Deol as Kabir
- Arjun Rampal as Adil Khan
- Manoj Bajpayee as Rajan
- Esha Gupta as Rhea Menon
Also Starring in Chakravyuh
· 5 more- Om Puri Govind Suryavanshi
- Kabir Bedi
- Deepraj Rana
- Kiran Karmarkar Home Minister
- Harsh Mainra Runner
More from Prakash Jha
More films directed by Prakash Jha: Pareeksha, Satyagraha, The Revolution Has Begun and Aarakshan.
Chakravyuh Plot Summary
What happens in Chakravyuh from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Chakravyuh traces the entwined lives of two best friends, Adil Khan, Arjun Rampal, and Kabir, Abhay Deol, as they tread the fine line between duty and conscience in a region where conflict has become a way of life. Adil, a highly decorated police officer, is dispatched to the troubled town of Nandighat after a brutal massacre leaves 84 officers dead. The operation is spearheaded by a seasoned colleague, KK, whose fate turns on a single, devastating realization: the trap was set, and the Maoists were ready for the police at every turn. The weight of this collapse lands squarely on Adil’s shoulders, testing his resolve as he begins to see the depth of the challenge before him.
Full summary
The whole story of Chakravyuh, scene by scene
Chakravyuh Box Office
Chakravyuh grossed $2.6 million worldwide. $151,778 came from the US and Canada and $2.5 million (94%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.6M
- US & Canada
- $151.8K
- International
- $2.5M
Chakravyuh Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Chakravyuh.
How Well Do You Know Chakravyuh?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrayed the police officer Adil Khan?
Chakravyuh Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “无法避免的战争” and “Wabik”.
- Also known as
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- 无法避免的战争
- Wabik
- Kısır Döngü / Chakravyuh
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Chakravyuh FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Chakravyuh, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chakravyuh?
Chakravyuh runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
When was Chakravyuh released?
Chakravyuh was released on October 24, 2012.
Who directed Chakravyuh?
Chakravyuh was directed by Prakash Jha.
More films by Prakash Jha Who is in the cast of Chakravyuh?
Chakravyuh stars Abhay Deol as Kabir, Arjun Rampal as Adil Khan and Manoj Bajpayee as Rajan, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Chakravyuh make at the box office?
Chakravyuh grossed $2.6 million worldwide ($151,778 domestic, $2.5 million international).
Does Chakravyuh have a post-credit scene?
No. Chakravyuh has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Chakravyuh in?
The original language of Chakravyuh is Hindi.
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