Arjun Chakravarthy

Arjun Chakravarthy: Journey of an Unsung Champion is a Telugu biographical sports drama written and directed by Vikrant Rudra, inspired by the life of Nalgonda kabaddi player Nagulayya and set between 1980 and 1996. Starring Vijaya Rama Raju with Sija Rose, Ajay and Ajay Ghosh, it played festivals in 2024, opened in theatres on 29 August 2025, runs 141 minutes, and streams on ETV Win.

What the story is about

Arjun Chakravarthy is an orphan raised by Rangaiah, a former kabaddi player, and grows up dreaming of playing kabaddi for India. He has the talent and the drive, but runs into neglect from the system that should back him, along with heartbreak in his personal life. The film follows his struggle, his relationship with Devika, and the cost of chasing that ambition.

Cast and characters

• Vijaya Rama Raju as Arjun Chakravarthy
• Sija Rose as Devika
• Ajay as Kulkarni
• Ajay Ghosh as Sheshadri Sharma
• Dayanand Reddy as Rangayya, Durgesh as Ramana, and Harsh Roshan

Crew and music

• Writer and director: Vikrant Rudra
• Music: Vignesh Baskaran
• Production: Gannet Celluloid

Release and reception

After a festival run in 2024, the film reached theatres on 29 August 2025. The Times of India rated it 3/5, noting strong technical work but predictable turns. The Hindu felt it “tries too hard” to balance commercial drama with realism, while OTTPlay called it “a familiar sports drama elevated by heart and conviction”. No box-office figure is on record from a cited source.

Where to watch Arjun Chakravarthy

Arjun Chakravarthy streams on ETV Win, where it was released on 27 November 2025. Wikipedia also reports a release on Lionsgate Play and Amazon Prime Video on 7 October 2025.

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Sources: the Wikipedia article on Arjun Chakravarthy and the reviews it cites; our own cast, crew, release and OTT records.