Last updated: 25 Mar 2026
Telugu · Action, Adventure, Thriller
2h 27m · 4 Oct 2019
Music: Vishal Chandrasekhar | DOP: Vettri | Writer: Thiru
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
Chanakya is an action thriller revolving around a skilled intelligence officer who embarks on a mission to uncover and dismantle a terrorist network threatening national security. The plot follows his strategic maneuvers, personal sacrifices, and the challenges he faces while balancing his duty and personal life.
Gopichand: Strong and intense portrayal of an intelligence officer, carrying the film with his action sequences and screen presence.
Mehreen Pirzada: Supportive role with limited scope but delivered adequately.
Zareen Khan: Brief appearance with a glamorous role.
Thiru: Effective in a pivotal supporting role.
Gopichand: Played the antagonist with convincing menace.
Mehreen Pirzada: Minor role with limited impact.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Thiru delivers a straightforward action thriller with a focus on high-octane sequences and a patriotic theme. The direction is competent but lacks novelty in narrative style and character depth.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics generally praised Gopichand's performance and the film's action sequences but pointed out the predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. The technical aspects like cinematography and music received moderate appreciation. Overall, the film was seen as an average commercial entertainer.
Final Box-Office Result
Chanakya released on 4 October 2019 (2019).
Chanakya is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Chanakya is available on Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. OTT date will be updated soon.
Chanakya directed by Thiru. Produced by Ramabrahmam Sunkara.
Chanakya stars Gopichand, Mehreen Pirzada, Zareen Khan.
Tollybo rates Chanakya 2.25/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Music for Chanakya composed by Vishal Chandrasekhar.
Chanakya — Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Runtime: 147 minutes, Language: Telugu.
