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Chatrapathi (2005): Cast & Plot

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Chatrapathi is a 2005 action drama directed by S. S. Rajamouli, starring Prabhas as Sivaji, Shafi and Narendra Jha. It runs 2 hours 38 minutes.

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Chatrapathi (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 38m (158 min)
Director
S. S. Rajamouli
Genres
Action , Drama
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chatrapathi About?

The premise of Chatrapathi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Sivaji and his family are forced from their Sri Lankan community and become bonded laborers in Vishakhapatnam. Determined and courageous, he draws on the legacy of his legendary namesake, leading the exploited workers in a fierce struggle and emerging as their protector and saviour.

Chatrapathi Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • orphan
  • mother son relationship
  • leader
  • labor
  • brother brother relationship
  • mother
  • shark
  • separation
  • refugee
  • house warming
  • hospital
  • obnoxiousness
+5 more
  • violence
  • jealousy
  • envy
  • blood
  • benefactor
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Cast & crew

Chatrapathi Cast & Characters

Prabhas leads the cast as Sivaji, with Shafi as Ashok / Akash and Narendra Jha as Baji Rao. Directed by S. S. Rajamouli; 20 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Chatrapathi

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From the director

More from S. S. Rajamouli

More films directed by S. S. Rajamouli: Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion, Maryada Ramanna, Magadheera and Yamadonga.

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Plot

Chatrapathi Plot Summary

What happens in Chatrapathi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Parvati lives on the coast of Sri Lanka and adopts Sivaji as her son. She shows equal affection to her biological son Ashok, but Ashok grows jealous of Sivaji.

One day, the villagers are forced to evacuate the coast as a fire rages. Ashok deceives Parvati, telling her that Sivaji died in the disaster, which separates the boy from his family. Sivaji ends up on a different boat and lands at Vizag port, a place dominated by Baji Rao, who exploits refugee labor for his own gain.

Full summary

The whole story of Chatrapathi, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Chatrapathi?

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 adopts Sivaji as her son at the start of the film?

Details

Chatrapathi Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Chatrapati” and “领袖”.

Also known as
  • Chatrapati
  • 领袖
  • 領袖

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FAQ

Chatrapathi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Chatrapathi, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chatrapathi?

Chatrapathi runs 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).

When was Chatrapathi released?

Chatrapathi was released on September 30, 2005.

Who directed Chatrapathi?

Chatrapathi was directed by S. S. Rajamouli.

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Who is in the cast of Chatrapathi?

Chatrapathi stars Prabhas as Sivaji, Shafi as Ashok / Akash and Narendra Jha as Baji Rao, among 20 credited actors.

Does Chatrapathi have a post-credit scene?

No. Chatrapathi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Chatrapathi in?

The original language of Chatrapathi is Telugu.

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