Arjun Chakravarthy
| Arjun Chakravarthy: Journey of an Unsung Champion | |
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| Directed by | Vikrant Rudra |
| Written by | Vikrant Rudra |
| Produced by | Srini Gubbala |
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| Cinematography | Jagadeesh Cheekati |
| Edited by | Pradeep Nandan |
| Music by | Vignesh Baskaran |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Arjun Chakravarthy: Journey of an Unsung Champion is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language biographical sports drama film written and directed by Vikrant Rudra. It stars Vijaya Rama Raju in the titlular role alongside Sija Rose, Ajay and Ajay Ghosh.
The film is based on the life of Kabaddi player Nagulayya from Nalgonda, Telangana and is set between 1980 and 1996.[1][2][3] It was released theatrically on 29 August 2025.[4]
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.
Cast
- Vijaya Rama Raju as Arjun Chakravarthy
- Sija Rose as Devika
- Ajay as Kulkarni
- Ajay Ghosh as Sheshadri Sharma
- Dayanand Reddy as Rangayya
- Durgesh as Ramana
- Harsh Roshan
Release and reception
The film premiered at various film festivals in 2024 before being released theatrically on 29 August 2025.[5]
The Times of India rated it 3/5, noting strong technical work but predictable narrative turns.[6] The Hindu felt that the film "tries too hard" to balance commercial drama with realism.[7] OTTPlay described it as "a familiar sports drama elevated by heart and conviction".[8]
Followed by this, The movie was later released on Lionsgate Play and Amazon Prime Video on 7 October 2025 and also released on ETV Win on 27 November 2025.[9][10][11]
References
- ^ "Arjun Chakravarthy Will Connect With People: Producer Srini Gubbala". www.deccanchronicle.com. 19 August 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "Arjun Chakravarthy inspired by Nalgonda's kabaddi player". Deccan Chronicle. 19 August 2025. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Sports drama Arjun Chakravarthy set for grand release". Gulte. 26 August 2025. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Arjun Chakravarthy, a Kabaddi biopic set to hit screens on August 29". The Wire. 28 August 2025. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Arjun Chakravarthy gets a release date". Cinema Express. 11 August 2025. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Arjun Chakravarthy Movie Review: A sports drama with heart but uneven storytelling". The Times of India. 30 August 2025. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Arjun Chakravarthy movie review: This Telugu sports drama directed by Vikrant Rudra tries too hard". The Hindu. 30 August 2025. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Arjun Chakravarthy review: A familiar sports drama elevated by heart and conviction". OTTplay. 31 August 2025. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Lionsgate Play latest November 2025 releases: Vijaya Rama Raju's Arjun Chakravarthy to Ryan Kwanten's Primitive War". OTTplay. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ^ "Arjun Chakravarthy released on OTT: Where to watch Vijaya Rama Raju's Telugu sports movie after award-winning run". Economictimes. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ^ "Telugu Film With 46 Awards Finds a New OTT Home Beyond Amazon Prime Video". 123telugu. Retrieved 27 November 2025.