Chakravyuh (2012 film)

2022-12-07T06:04:37Z

124.123.107.230: robot: Create/update articles. If there is a mistake please report on my talk page.

{{Use British English|date=March 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Chakravyuh – A War You Cannot Escape
| native_name = {{Infobox name module|hi|{{noitalics|चक्रव्यूह}}}}
| image = Chakravyuh.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Prakash Jha]]
| producer = Prakash Jha Sunil Lulla
| writer = Anjum Rajabali Sagar Pandya
| screenplay = Anjum Rajabali Prakash Jha
| starring = [[Arjun Rampal]] [[Esha Gupta]] [[Abhay Deol]] [[Anjali Patil]] [[Manoj Bajpayee]] [[Kabir Bedi]] [[Om Puri]]
| music = [[Salim–Sulaiman]] [[Aadesh Shrivastava]] [[Shantanu Moitra]] [[Sandesh Shandilya]] Vijay Verma
| cinematography = Sachin K. Krishn
| editing = Santosh Mandal
| studio = Prakash Jha Productions [[Eros International]]<ref>[http://apnaindia.com/entertainment/gossip/bollywood/jha-to-start-working-on-chakravyuh-7956.html/ Jha to start working on `Chakravyuh']{{dead link|date=July 2012}}</ref>
| distributor = Base Industries Groups
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2012|10|24}}<ref name="boxofficeindia1">{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_prakash-jha-s-chakravyuh-to-premiere-at-london-film-festival_1720587|title=Prakash Jha's Chakravyuh to premiere at London Film Festival |publisher=DNA|date=27 July 2012 |accessdate=2012-07-22}}</ref>
| runtime = 152 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INRConvert|300|m}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1166|title = Chakravyuh - Movie - Box Office India}}</ref>
| gross = {{INRConvert|257|m}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1166|title = Chakravyuh - Movie - Box Office India}}</ref>
}}

'''''Chakravyuh''''' ({{translation|Wheel formation}} more idiomatically puzzle) is a 2012 Indian naxal propaganda [[Hindi]]-language [[Political cinema|political]] [[action thriller]] film directed by [[Prakash Jha]] starring [[Arjun Rampal]] in the lead role with [[Abhay Deol]], [[Esha Gupta]], [[Manoj Bajpayee]] and [[Anjali Patil]] in supporting roles. ''Chakravyuh'' aims to be a social commentary on the issue of [[Naxalites]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-30/bhopal/31260705_1_aarakshan-jha-bhopal/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120726093027/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-30/bhopal/31260705_1_aarakshan-jha-bhopal/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 July 2012 |title=Chakravyuh's shoot begins in city |date=30 March 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2012-07-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/42245/bollywood/arjun-to-enter-chakravyuh-next-week-news-details/ |title=Arjun to enter 'Chakravyuh' next week |publisher=Supergoodmovies.com |date=30 March 2012 |accessdate=2012-07-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120704172427/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/42245/bollywood/arjun-to-enter-chakravyuh-next-week-news-details |archive-date=4 July 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-03-15/news/31197127_1_mrityudand-eros-international-media-prakash-jha-productions/ |title=Prakash Jha ties up with Eros International Media |work=The Economic Times |date=15 March 2012 |accessdate=2012-07-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120713180311/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-03-15/news/31197127_1_mrityudand-eros-international-media-prakash-jha-productions |archivedate=13 July 2012 }}</ref> The first theatrical trailer of ''Chakravyuh'' was released at midnight on 16–17 August 2012. The film released on [[Durga Puja]].<ref name="boxofficeindia1"/> Chakravyuh released in 1100 cinemas in India. Despite being well-praised, the movie failed to attract an audience.

==Plot==
Adil Khan ([[Arjun Rampal]]), a highly decorated police officer is posted to Nandighat, after martyrdom of 84 policemen and [[Central Reserve Police Force|CRPF]] soldiers. Within days, he discovers that the Maoists, led by Rajan ([[Manoj Bajpayee]]), effectively control the area. They are able to swiftly thwart Adil's most determined efforts. Despite holding a position of enormous power as the SSP of Nandighat, Adil has never felt so helpless in his career.

But then, into his life, re-enters his friend Kabir ([[Abhay Deol]]). Rootless, aimless, the quintessential rolling stone. His only anchor in life has always been his friendship with and his loyalty for Adil. The maverick proposes an outrageous plan: He will infiltrate Rajan's group and be Adil's informer, and together they will smash the Maoist organization in Nandighat. In spite of his apprehensions, Adil agrees.

Sure enough, Kabir gets in and craftily wins their confidence, as only he can. He secretly begins informing Adil, who starts attacking the Naxals with great success. An enormous cache of arms is raided; two top national leaders and 63 Naxals are killed at an arms-training camp, and Rajan himself is captured. Within weeks, Adil-Kabir turn the game, pushing the Maoists onto the back foot.

But Kabir also begins sympathising with abject helplessness of the rural poor, brutally displaced in the name of development, the fruits of which never reach them; their land, their forest, their water has been snatched to allow big business to exploit the area and its people further.

Kabir begins identifying and with Naxals. Juhi ([[Anjali Patil]]), a dedicated Naxal with a tender heart, who has seen pain like none other. She begins to fall in love with Kabir. The confusion in Kabir's heart intensifies dangerously until he is on the horns of a ghastly dilemma: Who does he support now? Who does he fight? He finds himself in a chakravyuh (labyrinth) from which there is no retreat now.

And yet, before Kabir can make one last desperate attempt to resolve this with his friend Adil, events hurtle him into making choices that would put him at war with him. A war that would change the future of the region. A war that can end only when one of them destroys the other.

==Cast==
* [[Arjun Rampal]] as Adil Khan [[Indian Police Service|IPS]] (Senior [[Superintendent of Police]], Nandighat).
**He is the protagonist of the movie. He is a police officer and is on a mission to target the Naxals and capture their leader Rajan and ideologue Govind Suryavanshi. He sends his friend Kabir as an informer to get their information and foil their plans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-26/news-interviews/31409351_1_arjun-rampal-cop-ajay-devgn|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715053157/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-26/news-interviews/31409351_1_arjun-rampal-cop-ajay-devgn|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 July 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Arjun turns cop for Prakash Jha's Chakravyuh|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3828|title=Arjun shoots intimate scenes with Esha Gupta - Latest Movie Features - Bollywood Hungama|author=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref>
*[[Esha Gupta]] as Rhea Menon [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
**She is an [[Indian Police Service|IPS]] officer and Adil's wife.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20120208163&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=bollywood&nid=238497/|title=NDTVMovies.com : Bollywood News, Reviews, Celebrity News, Hollywood news, Entertainment News, Videos & Photos|accessdate=1 April 2015}}{{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Esha-Gupta-s-cop-act-in-Chakravyuh-inspired-by-Kiran-Bedi/Article1-848904.aspx/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502014515/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Esha-Gupta-s-cop-act-in-Chakravyuh-inspired-by-Kiran-Bedi/Article1-848904.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 May 2012|title=Entertainment News - Latest Stories, Headlines, Events, Happenings |work=Hindustan Times|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref>
* [[Abhay Deol]] as Kabir / Comrade Azad
**He is Adil's best friend who infiltrates the Naxal movement as an informer. He initially supports Adil in the mission but slowly starts getting impressed with the Naxals and becomes their leader, thus entering a stand-off with Adil.
* [[Anjali Patil]] as Juhi
**She is a Naxalite commander, playing a key role in the argument. She also develops romantic feelings towards Kabir.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-02/news-interviews/34199186_1_anjali-patil-nashik-girl-manna-dey |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217045110/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-02/news-interviews/34199186_1_anjali-patil-nashik-girl-manna-dey |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 December 2013 |title=From the very first meeting, Prakash Sir had faith in me: Anjali Patil |date=2 October 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2012-10-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Anjali-Patil-is-a-great-actor-Esha-Gupta/Article1-934866.aspx |title=Anjali Patil is a great actor: Esha Gupta- Times of India |work=The Times of India |date=2 October 2012 |accessdate=2012-10-02 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927233212/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Anjali-Patil-is-a-great-actor-Esha-Gupta/Article1-934866.aspx |archivedate=27 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-09/news-interviews/32125382_1_prakash-jha-raunchy-tribals|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126151725/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-09/news-interviews/32125382_1_prakash-jha-raunchy-tribals|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 January 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Prakash Jha shoots a raunchy item song|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref>
* [[Manoj Bajpayee]] as Rajan
** He is the leader of Naxalites.<ref>[http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/jun/070612-Manoj-Bajpai-goes-for-facial-fuzz.htm/ Manoj Bajpai goes for facial fuzz]</ref>
* [[Om Puri]] as Govind Suryavanshi
**He is the chief Marxist ideologue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Please-let-me-stay-Om-Puri/Article1-861481.aspx/|title=Entertainment News - Latest Stories, Headlines, Events, Happenings |work=Hindustan Times|accessdate=1 April 2015}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Om Puri role is said to be inspired from [[Kobad Ghandy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-10/news-interviews/33136193_1_kobad-ghandy-om-puri-character|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126065051/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-10/news-interviews/33136193_1_kobad-ghandy-om-puri-character|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 January 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Om Puri plays Maoist Kobad Ghandy|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref>
* [[Kabir Bedi]] as Prashanth Mahanta, Chairman Of Mahanta Group Industries
**He is an industrialist, buisnessman and negotiator for the government. Aaditya Mahanta's father. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/ENT-sukma-collectors-abduction-part-of-prakash-jhas-maoist-film-3361726.html/|title=Page|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref>
* [[Tanvir Singh]] as Aaditya Mahanta, Prashanth Mahanta's son.
* [[Mukesh Tiwari]] as [[Inspector General|IG]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-07/news-interviews/32080410_1_three-films-negative-roles-prakash-jha|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126121448/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-07/news-interviews/32080410_1_three-films-negative-roles-prakash-jha|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 January 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=I'm known as Wasooli uncle: Mukesh Tiwari|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref>
* [[S M Zaheer]] as [[Director General of Police|DGP]] Prashant Rathod [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
* [[Murli Sharma]] as Naxalite area commander Naga.
* [[Chetan Pandit]] as [[Inspector]] Madhav Rao.
* [[Daya Shankar Pandey]] as [[Inspector]] Raja Ram.
* [[Anand Suryavanshi]] as Kamal Kishore [[Indian Police Service|IPS]] aka K.K.
* Kiran Karmarkar as [[Home Minister]].
* Radhakrishna Dutta as [[Chief Minister]]
* [[Sameera Reddy]] in an item song ''Kunda Khol''
* Jagat Singh as Keshav.
* Amit Jairath as R.K.Singh, [[Central Reserve Police Force|CRPF]] Officer
* Sharmin Tithi (Bagmara)
* Zuyel Rana (Natore)

==Production==
Chakravyuh is shot in [[Panchmarhi]] and [[Bhopal]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Priyanka Dasgupta |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-18/news-interviews/31764433_1_kailash-kher-heat-shooting |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126114215/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-18/news-interviews/31764433_1_kailash-kher-heat-shooting |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 January 2013 |title=Celebrities face tough time in summer |date=18 May 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2012-07-22}}</ref><ref>[http://www.indiawest.com/news/5011-esha-gupta-to-play-cop-in-chakravyuh.html/ Esha Gupta to Play Cop in ‘Chakravyuh’] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120619094953/http://www.indiawest.com/news/5011-esha-gupta-to-play-cop-in-chakravyuh.html/ |date=19 June 2012 }}</ref> The movie was shot at Trinity Institute of Technology And Research, Bhopal and some scenes were shot at IES and MLB college.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-13/bhopal/31337183_1_prakash-jha-troupe-tribals |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126081101/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-13/bhopal/31337183_1_prakash-jha-troupe-tribals |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 January 2013 |title=Prakash Jha apologises, pays Rs 25,000 to Baiga troupes |date=13 April 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2012-07-22}}</ref> The entire schedule of shooting was wrapped up in about 57 days.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/I-have-met-Naxalites-says-Prakash-Jha/articleshow/15543505.cms | work=The Times of India | title=I have met Naxalites, says Prakash Jha – Times of India}}</ref> The Madhya Zonal Committee of the CPI (Maoist), has expressed gratitude for the film has, however, pointed out a few facts which are not in consonance with "their world". Maoists have given full credit to the film for being close to reality. Jha on his turn has said it was possible because of intense research in finalising the script, costumes and the plot.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-11/ranchi/35049052_1_chakravyuh-madhya-zonal-committee-maoist-movement | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131114012239/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-11/ranchi/35049052_1_chakravyuh-madhya-zonal-committee-maoist-movement | url-status=dead | archive-date=14 November 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Maoists give 4 stars to 'Chakravyuh' | date=11 November 2012}}</ref>

==Crew==
[[Sandeep Vyas]] as Production Management

==Promotion==
[[Prakash Jha]] has come up with a unique way to promote his upcoming socio-political thriller Chakravyuh by launching an online comic series. The first episode of the series, 'The Sohble Encounters', starts with a bunch of youngsters rounded up from a party by Inspector Sohble (needless to say a clear dig at [[Vasant Dhoble|Inspector Dhoble]]). Jha has managed to pitch it cleverly in the backdrop of his film. The first instalment of the series went online.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3738|title=Chakravyuh comic-series to highlight youth issues - Latest Movie Features - Bollywood Hungama|author=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-17/news-interviews/33234014_1_naxal-leader-naxal-issue-om-puri | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126045648/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-17/news-interviews/33234014_1_naxal-leader-naxal-issue-om-puri | url-status=dead | archive-date=26 January 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=The naxal chakravyu | date=17 August 2012}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
Music for this film is composed by [[Salim–Sulaiman]], [[Aadesh Shrivastava]], [[Shantanu Moitra]], [[Sandesh Shandilya]], [[Vijay Verma]], lyrics by [[Irshad Kamil]], [[Panchhi Jalonvi]], [[Ashish Sahu]], [[A. M. Turaz]]. One song ''Tata, Birla, Ambani aur Bata'' had run into trouble with the Censor Board but was passed after a disclaimer saying these names have been used symbolically and it does not mean any harm or disrespect to any individual or brand.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-07/news-interviews/33676176_1_chakravyuh-jha-rajneeti | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130127140300/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-07/news-interviews/33676176_1_chakravyuh-jha-rajneeti | url-status=dead | archive-date=27 January 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Chakravyuh in censor trouble | date=7 September 2012}}</ref> One song ''Kunda Khol'' is picturised on [[Sameera Reddy]] and [[Murali sharma]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Bhopal/Item-song-pulls-Praksh-Jha-back-to-Bhopal/Article1-932826.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921064854/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Bhopal/Item-song-pulls-Praksh-Jha-back-to-Bhopal/Article1-932826.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 September 2012|title=Item song pulls Praksh Jha back to Bhopal |work=Hindustan Times|date=20 September 2012 |accessdate=2012-09-20}}</ref> There is item song '' Tambai Rang Tera'' in the film, choreographed by [[Ganesh Acharya]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Upala KBR |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-24/news-interviews/31387479_1_abhay-deol-prakash-jha-song |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103165114/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-24/news-interviews/31387479_1_abhay-deol-prakash-jha-song |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 January 2013 |title=Abhay's not comfortable with dancing: Prakash Jha |date=24 April 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2012-07-22}}</ref> Musicperk.com rated the album 6/10 quoting "This formation doesn’t work".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicperk.com/chakravyuh/|title=Chakravyuh|accessdate=1 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203103959/http://www.musicperk.com/chakravyuh/|archive-date=3 February 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
{{Infobox album
| name = Chakravyuh
| type = soundtrack
| artist =
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{start date|df=yes|2012|10}}
| recorded = 2012
| venue =
| studio =
| genre =
| length =
| label = Eros
| producer = [[Prakash Jha]]
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title =
| next_year =
}}

===Track listing===
{{tracklist
| headline =
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| total_length =

| title1 = Paro
| extra1 = [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]], Aadesh, [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
| length1 =

| title2 = Kunda Khol
| extra2 = Sunidhi Chauhan
| length2 =

| title3 = Chheen Ke Lenge
| extra3 = [[Sukhwinder Singh]]
| length3 =

| title4 = Mehngai
| extra4 = [[Kailash Kher]]
| length4 =

| title5 = Aiyo Piyaji
| extra5 = [[Ustad Rashid Khan]]
| length5 =

| title6 = Mehangai (Remix)
| extra6 = [[Amit Mishra]]
| length6 =

| title7 = Chakravyuh – Theme
| extra7 = [[Benny Dayal]]
| length7 =

| title8 = Tambai Sa Rang
| extra8 = [[Salim Merchant]], Benny Dayal, Shadab Faridi
| length8 =
}}

==Release==

===Critical reception===
Upon release, ''Chakravyuh'' received mixed to positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chakravyuh Movie Review|url=http://www.reviewgang.com/movies/309-Chakravyuh-movie-review|publisher=Reviewgang}}</ref> The Times of India gave 3.5 stars out of 5. According to TOI, "Chakravyuh is a hard film to make and marks must be given to Jha for sticking his neck out. Staying true to the subject, he gives us an insight into uncomfortable truths unfolding in our backyard. He is one of the few filmmakers with such audacious work to his credit."<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Chakravyuh/movie-review/16924968.cms | work=The Times of India | title=Chakravyuh - The Times of India}}</ref>
Subhash K. Jha of Indo-Asian News Service gave the movie 4/5 stars and called it a "resolutely etched, firmly grounded drama".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.omg.yahoo.com/news/chakravyuh-resolutely-etched-firmly-grounded-drama-ians-movie-100443748.html|title='Chakravyuh' resolutely etched, firmly grounded drama (IANS Movie Review - Rating: ****)|date=24 October 2012|work=Yahoo Celebrity India|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref>
Bikas Bhagat of Zeenews gave the movie 4/5 and wrote in their review, "Here’s a fight which we have heard about and seen through the ages – the fight between the Capitalists and the Communists. Prakash Jha presents it in his own way; and going by illustrious line of work, it would be a big mistake on your part if you happen to give 'Chakravyuh' a miss."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/chakravyuh-review-naxalism-the-inside-story-through-prakash-jha-s-eyes_121588.htm|title='Chakravyuh' review: Naxalism decoded by Prakash Jha|work=Zee News|date=26 October 2012|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref>
Gautam Batra & Roma Heer of Wassupbollywood gave the movie 2/5 saying, "Chakravyuh is surely a great concept but fails drastically on screen. Watch Prakash Jha’s past flicks on CD/DVD instead of wasting your time & money on it. Not Recommended."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wassupbollywood.com/chakravyuh-movie-analysis-gautam-batra-roma-heer/|title=Chakravyuh Movie Analysis – Gautam Batra & Roma Heer|accessdate=1 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203103959/http://www.wassupbollywood.com/chakravyuh-movie-analysis-gautam-batra-roma-heer/|archive-date=3 February 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Sukanya Verma of Rediff gave the movie 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "Chakravyuh maintains an aggressive cinematic tone with sufficient stock of blood and action to dole, but is nothing more than an average action flick in the garb of relevant cinema".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-chakravyuh-is-just-your-average-action-flick/20121024.htm|title=Review: Chakravyuh is just your average action flick|date=24 October 2012|work=Rediff|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref>
According to Hindustan times, Chakravyuh is, ultimately, a victim of typical Bollywood excesses and gave 2.5 out of 5 stars.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Suprateek-Chatterjee-s-review-Chakravyuh/Article1-949172.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024103718/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Suprateek-Chatterjee-s-review-Chakravyuh/Article1-949172.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 October 2012|title=Suprateek Chatterjee's review: Chakravyuh|work=Hindustan Times|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref> Bollywood portal ''[[Films of India (Portal)|Films of India]]'' said, "Shot flawlessly the movie is raw, gritty, with no frills. Watch Chakravyuh for its performances and high intense drama. If you’re a person who likes to use their mind, then the 3 and a half star Chakravyuh is definitely the movie for you."{{citation needed|date=November 2012}}

==Box office==

===India===
Chakravyuh had an opening of {{INRConvert|15|m}} in first three days in India<ref name="First 3 days">{{cite web|title=Chakravyuh Daily Three Day Business|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5026&nCat=|accessdate=27 October 2012}}</ref> Chakravyuh had low first week than expectations where it raked {{INRConvert|158.8|m}} nett.<ref name="first week">{{cite web |title=Chakravyuh Week One Territorial Breakdown |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5051&nCat= |publisher=Box Office India |accessdate=5 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108014528/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5051&nCat= |archivedate=8 November 2012}}</ref>

===Overseas===
Chakravyuh grossed $300,000 in extended 5-day weekend in overseas.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chakravyuh and Ajab Gazabb Love Have No Takers|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5037&nCat=|publisher=Box Office India|accessdate=31 October 2012}}</ref>

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Award
! Category
! Recipients and nominees
! Result
! Ref.
|-
| [[5th Mirchi Music Awards]]
| Raag-Inspired Song of the Year
| "Aiyo Piyaji"
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2012/hindi/nomination.html|title=Nominations - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2012|website=radiomirchi.com|access-date=2018-04-27}}</ref>
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2012/hindi/nomination.html|title=Nominations - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2012|website=radiomirchi.com|access-date=2018-04-27}}</ref>
|}

==See also==
* Bollywood films of 2012

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://chakravyuhthefilm.com}}
* {{Facebook|chakravyuhthemovie}}
* {{BH movie|chakravyuh-2}}
* {{IMDb movie}}

[[Category:2012 films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Prakash Jha]]
[[Category:Films about Naxalism]]
[[Category:Films scored by Shantanu Moitra]]
[[Category:Films scored by Salim–Sulaiman]]
[[Category:Films scored by Sandesh Shandilya]]
[[Category:Films scored by Aadesh Shrivastava]]
[[Category:Fictional portrayals of police departments in India]]

Bharatpedia - User contributions [en]

Chakravyuh (2012 film)