Stories of India’s economic growth, affluent middle class appear daily. Western world looks at India, as a shining nation on the rise. Stories of economic growth dot our consciousness. But in the underbelly of the world’s largest democracy, far away from the glitz of the big cities, a war is brewing.
In the name of development, thousands of tribals are being displaced. The state needs control over their land and the natural resources. But the tribals and villagers who have seen neither development nor compensation for this displacement, have decided to protest. They will not give up their forests, their rivers and their homes.
CHAKRAVYUH focuses on the Naxalite movement, besides focusing on the plight of tribals caught between the Naxals on one hand and police-politicians on the other. It raises the burning issue of development against displacement of the tribals.
There is a war raging in India. A war whose end can’t be seen. A war that isn’t being waged by outsiders. The enemy is our own! The youth of the country are rebelling..
Against injustice, against tyranny, against exploitation. Inequality will not be tolerated forever. There is anger, and there is deep social unrest. Our own countrymen are locked in the bloodiest armed mutiny this country has ever seen.
Chakravyuh is the story of six extraordinary characters, each with an all-consuming dream.. A promise.. A promise they will uphold above everything else.
Adil Khan (ArjunRampal): The Strong-willed cop, courageous, and regarded as one of the most dependable badges in the force. Driven by one overriding goal: The rule of law has to reign supreme. And, anyone who breaks it, is his enemy.
Kabir (AbhayDeol): The Rebel. Born off the streets, a man with no history. Impulsive, totally free-spirited, the quintessential rolling stone. With the heart of a lion, he lives on the edge, thriving on danger. He has only one anchor in life – his friendship with Adil. To whom he owes everything… For whom he will do anything. Anything at all!
Rhea Menon (Esha Gupta): The Strategist. A brilliant intelligence officer, an expert in interrogation. She fights hard, and she loves hard. She is Adil Khan’s wife, and co-soldier, she loves and fights shoulder to shoulder with him.
Rajan (ManojBajpayee): The Revolutionary. The most feared man in the region, this mysterious leader will not stop until he has fulfilled his promise… Of turning helplessness into empowerment, of replacing suffering with justice.. Of destroying the oppressor! Loved by his people, hated by his enemies, Rajan is unstoppable!
Juhi (Anjali Patil): The Warrior. Born in poverty and misery, raised in oppression and cruelty… until she picked up the gun! And with that came a purpose – To fight for liberation, for freedom. The price is high, the odds great. But, so is her resolve. This is a fight that she will take all the way, right to the very end.
Govind Suryavanshi (Om Puri): The Messiah. Born in the lap of luxury, educated in London, he could’ve been a top corporate leader. Instead, he chose the rocky road. And became mentor to an impossible movement. A movement of the people, by the people, for the people.
Six indomitable characters, six parallel lives… Bound together by one story. But, when the story takes its stunning twist, it sends them hurtling towards one another – for inevitable collision. Straight into the heart of the Chakravyuh.
And, unleashes a war. A war in which no one can remain neutral. A war that tests their loyalty, their trust, their love… and their friendship.Chakravyuh!
A war that no one can escape… Not even you!
Chakravyuh has excellent performances all around. It is for the thinking person in the audience. It also has a raunchy item song, but overall it’s a violent and intense film.
Cast:
Abhay Deol
Arjun Rampal
Manoj Bajpayee
Esha Gupta
Anjali Patil
Om Puri
Credits:
Presented By Eros International
Banner – Prakash Jha Productions
Produced And Directed By Prakash Jha
Co- Produced By:Sunil Lulla
Screenplay: Anjum Rajabali, Prakash Jha & Sagar Pandya
Story: Anjum Rajabali
Dialogue: Prakash Jha & Anjum Rajabali
Music : Salim – Sulaiman
Director Of Photography : Sachin Krishn
Editor : Santosh Mandal