Chakra (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1981, Chakra is a notable film directed by Rabindra Dharmaraj.
What it’s about. Amma (Smita Patil) is a woman who has been raped and then forced to flee her home with her husband and child after her husband kills the rapist. Her life plunges even lower in the overwhelming and crowded city when her husband, in turn, is killed by smugglers. Left alone to fend for herself and her little boy, she desperately tries to instill moral values in her son in spite of the immorality of life all around them. She is indirectly aided in this effort by a dubious hero-type, but there does not seem to be much hope for her future and that of her son.
Who’s in it. Chakra stars Smita Patil as Amma, Naseeruddin Shah as Looka, Rohini Hattangadi as Laxmi and Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Chakra has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chakra page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chakra (1981)?
- In US, Chakra is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chakra worth watching?
- Chakra holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chakra?
- Chakra stars Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, Rohini Hattangadi, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Anjali Paigankar.
- When was Chakra released?
- Chakra was released in 1981.