# Chakravyuha (ಚಕ್ರವ್ಯೂಹ) (2016 film)
**Chakravyuha** (ಚಕ್ರವ್ಯೂಹ; transl. Labyrinth) is a 2016 Indian Kannada-language vigilante action film written and directed by M. Saravanan, a remake of his own 2013 Tamil film *[Ivan Veramathiri](https://www.edgepedia.org/ivan-veramathiri)*, and starring [Puneeth Rajkumar](https://www.edgepedia.org/puneeth-rajkumar) as Lohith, a young man who takes on a corrupt law minister after violence at a law college.[1](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/chakravyuha-releases-today/articleshow/52036072.cms) • [2](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/chakravyuha_2016) It was produced by N K Lohith under the banner Sunshine Creations, with music by S. S. Thaman, and released on 29 April 2016.[3](https://kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com/2016/04/28/chakravyuha-2016/)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Director / writer | M. Saravanan, in his Kannada debut; remake of his Tamil film *Ivan Veramathiri* (2013)[1](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/chakravyuha-releases-today/articleshow/52036072.cms) |
| Lead cast | Puneeth Rajkumar (Lohith), Rachita Ram (Anjali), Arun Vijay (Omkar), Abhimanyu Singh (Law Minister)[4](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/chakravyuha) |
| Release | 29 April 2016; CBFC certificate U/A dated 28 April 2016[3](https://kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com/2016/04/28/chakravyuha-2016/) |
| Runtime | About 124 minutes (2h 4m)[5](https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/movies/chakravyuha.html) |
| Music | S. S. Thaman; songs sung by Jr NTR, Puneeth Rajkumar with Kajal Aggarwal, Megha, and Chandan Shetty[3](https://kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com/2016/04/28/chakravyuha-2016/) |
| Reception | Mixed reviews; Times of India 3.5/5, Bangalore Mirror 3/5[6](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/chakravyuha-movie-review/movie-review/52052421.cms) • [7](https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-chakravyuha/articleshow/52046384.cms) |
| Streaming | Available on Sun Nxt[4](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/chakravyuha) |
## Spoilers
### Plot
Lohith, an architect played by Puneeth Rajkumar, witnesses cold-blooded murder and chaos at a law college caused by the law minister, and angered by the police apathy he takes matters into his own hands in a vigilante-style drama.[6](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/chakravyuha-movie-review/movie-review/52052421.cms) The New Indian Express's synopsis adds that Lohith takes captive Omkar ([Arun Vijay](https://www.edgepedia.org/arun-vijay)), a criminal and brother of the law minister ([Abhimanyu Singh](https://www.edgepedia.org/abhimanyu-singh)), to punish the two for the deaths of three law students; the twist comes when Omkar escapes, and his gang then moves against Anjali ([Rachita Ram](https://www.edgepedia.org/rachita-ram)), Lohith's love interest.[8](https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/kannada/2016/Apr/30/30-931063.html)
## Production and crew
**Saravanan's Kannada debut.** The Tamil director M. Saravanan wrote the story and screenplay, with dialogue by Prashanth Rajappa and lyrics by Kaviraj and Chandan Shetty.[3](https://kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com/2016/04/28/chakravyuha-2016/) According to the director, about 80 percent of the plot was changed from the Tamil version.[1](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/chakravyuha-releases-today/articleshow/52036072.cms) The technical crew included N. Shanmuga Sundaram on cinematography, M. Subarak as editor, Stunt Silva for the action sequences, and Shobhi and Shekar as choreographers; filming took place in Bengaluru and Mysuru.[3](https://kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com/2016/04/28/chakravyuha-2016/) Kiccha Sudeep provided the voice-over for the film.[9](https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/movies/chakravyuha/story.html)
The shoot was completed by February 2016, when the film was in post-production and Puneeth Rajkumar had finished dubbing his portions.[10](https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2016/Feb/22/chakravyuha-to-release-in-march-895398.html)
## Music
The soundtrack and background score were composed by S. S. Thaman.[5](https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/movies/chakravyuha.html) The songs were "Geleya Geleya" (sung by Jr NTR, lyrics by Chandan Shetty), "Yenaithu" (Puneeth Rajkumar and [Kajal Aggarwal](https://www.edgepedia.org/kajal-aggarwal), lyrics by Kaviraj), "Ninthalli Nillalare" (Megha, lyrics by Kaviraj), and "Theme of Chakravyuha" (Chandan Shetty).[3](https://kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com/2016/04/28/chakravyuha-2016/) The audio and theatrical trailer were released on March 17, on the eve of Puneeth Rajkumar's birthday.[9](https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/movies/chakravyuha/story.html)
## Release
The film released worldwide on 29 April 2016.[9](https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/movies/chakravyuha/story.html) A Kannada Filmibeat report on the opening day said it opened in about 300 theaters across [Karnataka](https://www.edgepedia.org/karnataka) and about 50 theaters abroad.[11](https://kannada.filmibeat.com/news/chakravyuha-first-day-first-show-craze-audience-response-tweets-021375.html) It ran for eight weeks at its main theater, Narthaki.[3](https://kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com/2016/04/28/chakravyuha-2016/) As of recent listings, the film streams on Sun Nxt.[4](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/chakravyuha)
## Reception
Chakravyuha received mixed reviews from critics.[6](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/chakravyuha-movie-review/movie-review/52052421.cms) Sunayana Suresh of *The Times of India* gave it 3.5 out of 5, writing that the film makes for a good one-time watch, praising the fight sequences by Stunt Silva and Rachita Ram's role, while finding Abhimanyu Singh miscast as the law minister.[6](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/chakravyuha-movie-review/movie-review/52052421.cms) S. Shyam Prasad of *Bangalore Mirror* gave 3 out of 5, calling the fast-paced narration and action sequences an interesting watch but noting that readers expecting a landmark film for Puneeth's 25th would be disappointed.[7](https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-chakravyuha/articleshow/52046384.cms) A. Sharadhaa of *The New Indian Express* called it an all-round entertainer and highlighted Arun Vijay, who was debuting in Kannada.[8](https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/kannada/2016/Apr/30/30-931063.html) A Filmfare review by GS Kumar singled out Arun Vijay as Omkar as the show stealer.[2](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/chakravyuha_2016)
At the 2017 [South Indian International Movie Awards](https://www.edgepedia.org/south-indian-international-movie-awards), Arun Vijay was nominated for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Kannada, and Jr NTR for Best Male Playback Singer – Kannada for "Geleya Geleya".[12](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/chakravyuha/2030125831/)
## References
1. [Puneeth's Chakravyuha is an action-packed ride, The Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/chakravyuha-releases-today/articleshow/52036072.cms)
2. [Chakravyuha (2016), Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/chakravyuha_2016)
3. [Chakravyuha – ಚಕ್ರವ್ಯೂಹ (2016), Kannada Movies Info](https://kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com/2016/04/28/chakravyuha-2016/)
4. [Chakravyuha streaming: where to watch online?, JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/chakravyuha)
5. [Chakravyuha 2016 | Chakravyuha Kannada Movie: Release Date, Cast, Story, Ott, Review, Trailer, Photos, Videos, Box Office Collection – Filmibeat](https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/movies/chakravyuha.html)
6. [Chakravyuha Movie Review {3.5/5}, The Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/chakravyuha-movie-review/movie-review/52052421.cms)
7. [Movie Review: Chakravyuha, Bangalore Mirror](https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-chakravyuha/articleshow/52046384.cms)
8. [Chakravyuha an All-round Entertainer, The New Indian Express](https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/kannada/2016/Apr/30/30-931063.html)
9. [Chakravyuha: Story, Preview, First Day Box Office Collection, FilmiBeat](https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/movies/chakravyuha/story.html)
10. [Chakravyuha to Release in March?, The New Indian Express](https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2016/Feb/22/chakravyuha-to-release-in-march-895398.html)
11. ['Chakravyuha' first day first show craze, Kannada Filmibeat](https://kannada.filmibeat.com/news/chakravyuha-first-day-first-show-craze-audience-response-tweets-021375.html)
12. [Chakravyuha – Where to Watch and Stream, TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/chakravyuha/2030125831/)
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