Arjun Chakravarthy

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Arjun Chakravarthy: Journey of an Unsung Champion
Directed byVikrant Rudra
Written byVikrant Rudra
Produced bySrini Gubbala
StarringVijaya Rama Raju
Sija Rose
Ajay (actor)
Ajay Ghosh
Dayanand Reddy
Harsh Roshan
CinematographyJagadeesh Cheekati
Edited byPradeep Nandan
Music byVignesh Baskaran
Release date
  • August 29, 2025 (2025-08-29)(India)
Running time
141 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Arjun Chakravarthy: Journey of an Unsung Champion is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language biographical sports drama film directed by Vikrant Rudra and produced by Srini Gubbala. It stars Vijaya Rama Raju in the title role alongside Sija Rose, Ajay, Ajay Ghosh, and Dayanand Reddy. The film is based on the struggles and rise of an underdog kabaddi player set between the 1960s and 1990s. [1] [2] It was released theatrically on 29 August 2025. [3]

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Plot

Arjun Chakravarthy, an orphan raised by former kabaddi player Rangaiah, aspires to represent India in the sport. Despite his talent and dedication, he faces systemic neglect, personal heartbreak, and his own descent into alcoholism. The narrative portrays his struggles, his relationship with Devika, and the challenges of balancing ambition with personal life. [4]

Cast

Production

The film was written and directed by Vikrant Rudra, with cinematography by Jagadeesh Cheekati and music composed by Vignesh Baskaran. [5]

Release

The film was released theatrically on 29 August 2025 in India. [6]

Reception

Arjun Chakravarthy received mixed to positive reviews. 123Telugu rated it 2.75/5, praising the emotional elements and performances but criticizing the uneven screenplay. [7] The Times of India rated it 3/5, noting strong technical work but predictable narrative turns. [8] The Hindu felt that the film "tries too hard" to balance commercial drama with realism. [9] OTTplay described it as "a familiar sports drama elevated by heart and conviction". [10] CineJosh also reviewed the film, highlighting both its emotional core and shortcomings. [11]

Awards

The film was screened at several international film festivals and won multiple awards:

References

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  8. "Arjun Chakravarthy Movie Review: A sports drama with heart but uneven storytelling". The Times of India. 30 August 2025. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  9. "Arjun Chakravarthy movie review: This Telugu sports drama directed by Vikrant Rudra tries too hard". The Hindu. 30 August 2025. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  10. "Arjun Chakravarthy review: A familiar sports drama elevated by heart and conviction". OTTplay. 31 August 2025. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
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