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Chakra

1981 · 135 min · Director: Rabindra Dharmaraj

Chakra (1981) is a drama, directed by Rabindra Dharmaraj. It stars Smita Patil and Naseeruddin Shah. The 135-minute film holds an audience score of 5.3/10.

What Chakra Is About

Amma is a woman living in the countryside. One day a man attacks her. Her husband steps in and kills that man. The police then shoot her husband dead. Amma is left alone in an instant. She goes to the city. She settles in a slum. Life there runs to a hard and narrow order. The woman looks for a way to get by. Two men circle around her in the neighbourhood. Each of them uses her for his own ends. At the same time each of them wants her. Amma tries to stay on her feet in the middle of it. She can give herself over fully to neither of them. Smita Patil and Naseeruddin Shah appear in the hundred and thirty five minute film, an Indian production Rabindra Dharmaraj finished in 1981.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chakra about?

Amma is a woman living in the countryside. One day a man attacks her.

Where can I watch Chakra?

Chakra is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Chakra?

Chakra runs for 135 minutes (2h 15m).

When did Chakra come out?

Chakra was released in 1981.

Who directed Chakra?

Chakra was directed by Rabindra Dharmaraj.

Who stars in Chakra?

Chakra stars Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, Rohini Hattangadi, Kulbhushan Kharbanda.

What is Chakra's rating?

Chakra holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 5.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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