Check (2021): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Check is a 2021 crime thriller directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti, starring Nithiin as Aditya, Sai Chand and Rakul Preet Singh. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes and earned $4,363 worldwide. Its Echo Score is 77/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 20m (140 min)
- Director
- Chandra Sekhar Yeleti
- Original language
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Telugu
- Studio
- Bhavya Creations
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Check About?
The premise of Check without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Aditya is a death row prisoner facing charges of terrorism. His only hope for living lies in the game of chess.
Check Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- prison
- chess
- death row
- wrongful conviction
- law
- india
- court
- terrorist
- tournament
- reference to a zodiac sign
- zodiac sign
- astrology
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- reference to leo the astrological sign
- reference to gemini the constellation
- reference to aries the constellation
- prison drama
Check Cast & Characters
Nithiin leads the cast as Aditya, with Sai Chand as Srimannarayana and Rakul Preet Singh as Manasa. Directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Chandra Sekhar Yeleti
- Nithiin as Aditya
- Sai Chand as Srimannarayana
- Rakul Preet Singh as Manasa
- Priya Prakash Varrier as Yatra / Isabel
Also Starring in Check
· 15 more- Simran Choudhary Varna
- Posani Krishna Murali Manasa's father
- Murali Sharma SP
- Sampath Raj SP Rathnam
- Harshavardhan Astrologer
- Praveen
- C. V. L. Narasimha Rao
- Chaitanya Krishna
- Krishna Teja
- Gururaj Manepalli
- Karthik Rathnam
- Rohit Pathak
- Ramakrishna Meka
- Raina Rao
- Virendra Chauhan
More from Chandra Sekhar Yeleti
More films directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti: Manamantha, Sahasam, Prayanam and Okkadunnadu.
Check Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 77/100, strongest in character & emotion (86) and weakest in sensory experience (65).
Check Echo Score Breakdown
Overall, Check presents a solid entry in Telugu thriller cinema, leaning more toward positive reception than criticism. Reviewers commend its inventive premise, engaging suspense, and competent performances, while noting occasional pacing lulls and an occasional derivative feel. Technical aspects such as direction and editing receive mixed mentions, with praise for concept but criticism for editing choices. The film’s distinctive storyline and replay appeal contribute to its favorable standing among audiences seeking cerebral thrillers.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 72
In terms of direction and overall craft, reviewers highlight Chandra Sekhar Yeleti’s ambitious concept and the film’s fresh visual approach, but several comments note uneven editing that disrupts flow. While the production design receives modest acknowledgement, the mixed feedback on technical execution suggests a competent yet imperfect artistic delivery.
- Character & Emotion 86
When assessing performances, the consensus is largely positive: multiple reviewers describe the acting as good to nice, noting effective chemistry and convincing portrayals. No significant criticism of character depth emerges, and the protagonists are praised for delivering the film’s emotional beats. Overall, the cast contributes meaningfully to the movie’s impact.
- Story & Flow 78
The narrative receives strong commendation for its originality and suspenseful structure, with many noting a distinctive plot that diverges from typical Tollywood fare. However, a few reviewers point to derivative elements reminiscent of Shawshank Redemption and occasional pacing issues in the second half. On balance, the story is viewed as engaging and inventive.
- Sensory Experience 65
Comments on auditory and visual presentation are limited, but the film’s concept is praised as visually appealing, while some find the overall execution exaggerated and unrealistic. No explicit remarks about soundtrack or sound design appear, leaving the sensory experience described as adequate yet unremarkable, without notable strengths or flaws highlighted.
- Rewatch Factor 84
The film’s premise and cerebral thriller elements generate enthusiasm for repeat viewings, with several reviewers expressing eagerness for a sequel and citing strong suspense as motivation to revisit. While some critique pacing and realism, the overall desire to re‑engage suggests a high rewatch factor driven by its intriguing plot and intellectual appeal.
Check Plot Summary
What happens in Check from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A Hyderabad bomb blast leaves forty people dead and launches a tense, high-stakes investigation that reaches into the courtroom. Five terrorists are arrested, found guilty, and sentenced to death, among them Aditya, Nithiin, who stubbornly maintains his innocence and presses an appeal while behind bars. The case unfolds with a careful interplay of legal maneuvering and personal history, and Aditya’s resilience becomes the quiet thread that ties the drama together.
Full summary
The whole story of Check, scene by scene
Check Box Office
Check grossed $4,363 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.4K
- International
- $4.4K
Check Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Check.
How Well Do You Know Check?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor plays the lead role of Aditya in the movie?
Check Also Known As
Also known as “冤狱棋圣”.
- Also known as
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- 冤狱棋圣
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Check FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Check, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Check?
Check runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
When was Check released?
Check was released on February 20, 2021.
Who directed Check?
Check was directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti.
More films by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti Who is in the cast of Check?
Check stars Nithiin as Aditya, Sai Chand as Srimannarayana and Rakul Preet Singh as Manasa, among 19 credited actors.
How much did Check make at the box office?
Check grossed $4,363 worldwide.
Does Check have a post-credit scene?
No. Check has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Check in?
The original language of Check is Telugu.
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