Chanakya (2005): Cast & Plot
Chanakya is a 2005 action romantic film directed by A. Venkatesh, starring Vadivelu, R. Sarathkumar and Namitha.
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- A. Venkatesh
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Tamil - After the credits
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What Is Chanakya About?
The premise of Chanakya without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the film, Ganesh (Sarath Kumar) is an auto‑driver who uses his earnings to help the poor and needy. Obsessed with media attention, he commits kidnapping and murder to generate sensational headlines. His extreme stunts turn him into a media circus, and the press dubs him “Publicity Ganesh,” a figure portrayed as a madman driven solely by fame.
Chanakya Cast
Vadivelu leads the cast, with R. Sarathkumar and Namitha. Directed by A. Venkatesh; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director A. Venkatesh
More from A. Venkatesh
More films directed by A. Venkatesh: Sandamarutham, Vallakottai, Vaada and Maanja Velu.
Chanakya Plot Summary
What happens in Chanakya from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ganesh is an auto driver with a big heart who goes out of his way to earn money for the sake of the poor and those in need. He craves the spotlight and knows that the media will sensationalize anything connected to the city’s famous faces. To feed his hunger for attention, he embarks on audacious stunts, including kidnapping a businessman and, in another instance, manipulating the authorities by confessing to a murder of an MLA that he did not commit. His bold moves generate sensational headlines and constant media attention, but they also create a turbulent and uneasy climate for the police, who are left to untangle a web of misdirection.
Full summary
The whole story of Chanakya, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Chanakya?
9 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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What nickname does the media give to Ganesh because of his stunts?
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Chanakya FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Chanakya, each answered in a sentence.
When was Chanakya released?
Chanakya was released on September 26, 2005.
Who directed Chanakya?
Chanakya was directed by A. Venkatesh.
More films by A. Venkatesh Who is in the cast of Chanakya?
Chanakya stars Vadivelu, R. Sarathkumar and Namitha, among 4 credited actors.
Does Chanakya have a post-credit scene?
No. Chanakya has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Chanakya in?
The original language of Chanakya is Tamil.
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