Chanakyan (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, Chanakyan is a thriller film directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. Madhava Menon, a corrupt politician, destroys the family of Johnson as he was in love with his daughter. With the help of a mimicry artist, Johnson takes revenge on Madhava Menon.
Who’s in it. Chanakyan stars Kamal Haasan as Johnson, Thilakan as Madhava Menon, Madhu as DIG K. Gopalakrishna Pillai and Urmila Matondkar as Renu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Chanakyan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chanakyan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chanakyan tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chanakyan (1989)?
- In US, Chanakyan is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chanakyan worth watching?
- Chanakyan holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chanakyan?
- Chanakyan stars Kamal Haasan, Thilakan, Madhu, Urmila Matondkar and Jayaram.
- When was Chanakyan released?
- Chanakyan was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.