Dharma Chakram (1996): Cast & Plot
Dharma Chakram is a 1996 drama directed by Suresh Krishna, starring Venkatesh as Rakesh, Srividya and Girish Karnad. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 30m (150 min)
- Director
- Suresh Krishna
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Telugu - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dharma Chakram About?
The premise of Dharma Chakram without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A mother, Srividhya, abandoned by her husband, raises her son Rakesh (Venkatesh) with strong values, turning him into an upright lawyer who defends women betrayed by their spouses. Together they confront the father, seeking justice for the wrongs done to Srividhya, with Rakesh’s revenge forming the film’s core. The conflict pits familial duty against moral law, highlighting the struggle for dignity.
Dharma Chakram Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- father son relationship
- politician
- father son conflict
- lawyer
- court
- suicide
- mother son relationship
- flashback
- love
- mistress
- dysfunctional family
- anger
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- death of girlfriend
- reporter
- accidental killing
- father son estrangement
- mother
- husband
- woman
- son
Dharma Chakram Cast & Characters
Venkatesh leads the cast as Rakesh, with Srividya as Sarada and Girish Karnad as Mahendra. Directed by Suresh Krishna; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Suresh Krishna
- Venkatesh as Rakesh
- Srividya as Sarada
- Girish Karnad as Mahendra
- Ramya Krishnan as Sandhya
Also Starring in Dharma Chakram
· 12 more- Prema Surekha
- Krishnaveni Balamani
- Brahmanandam Gurulingam's Enemy
- Rallapalli Narasimha Anjibabu
- Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam Gurulingam
- Ananth Babu Singaram's Assistant
- Somayajulu J V Judge
- Subbaraya Sharma Surekha's Father
- Kota Shankar Rao Public Prosecutor
- Sarathi T.V. Shop Owner
- D. Rama Naidu Party President
- MVS Harinath Rao Singaram
More from Suresh Krishna
More films directed by Suresh Krishna: Katari Veera Surasundarangi, Ilaingan, Aarumugam and Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram.
Dharma Chakram Plot Summary
What happens in Dharma Chakram from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Rakesh is an angry young man with a steadfast sense of justice, an honest lawyer whose integrity earns him respect from the poor who rely on him. He shares a close bond with his mother, Sarada, who is not only a pillar of support but also his best friend. The rift with his father, Mahendra, a powerful MLA, shapes much of his life, keeping them separated as he grows into a principled defender of the underdog.
Full summary
The whole story of Dharma Chakram, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dharma Chakram?
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 is the protagonist who works as an honest lawyer?
Dharma Chakram Also Known As
Also known as “Dharam Chakra”.
- Also known as
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- Dharam Chakra
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Dharma Chakram FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dharma Chakram, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dharma Chakram?
Dharma Chakram runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
When was Dharma Chakram released?
Dharma Chakram was released on January 13, 1996.
Who directed Dharma Chakram?
Dharma Chakram was directed by Suresh Krishna.
More films by Suresh Krishna Who is in the cast of Dharma Chakram?
Dharma Chakram stars Venkatesh as Rakesh, Srividya as Sarada and Girish Karnad as Mahendra, among 16 credited actors.
Does Dharma Chakram have a post-credit scene?
No. Dharma Chakram has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dharma Chakram in?
The original language of Dharma Chakram is Telugu.
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