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Chanakyan (1989)

Chanakyan poster
Original title
ചാണക്യൻ
Directed by
T. K. Rajeev Kumar
Genre
thriller film
Country
India
Runtime
2h 25m
Rated
A
Rating
6.7 of 10 from 3 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A man uses his intelligence to manipulate situations and people around him. He sets in motion a series of events that create danger and confusion for those who cross his path.

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What happens

Chanakyan is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film produced by Navodaya (a partnership concern) and directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar in his directorial debut. Starring Kamal Haasan, Urmila Matondkar, Jayaram, Madhu, and Thilakan, the film was a critical and commercial success. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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