Chess (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 4.8

Chess poster

Released in 2006, Chess is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Raj Babu, running about 122 minutes. “The Brilliant Game” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Chess is a story of young man who is thrown into the deep end where sharks of the society swim with nonchalance.

Who’s in it. Chess stars Dileep as Vijayakrishnan, Bhavana as Dr. Radhika, Salim Kumar as Unnikkannan and Ashish Vidhyarthi as S.P. Swaminathan IPS, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Chess has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on ManoramaMax, VI movies and tv, ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel and AP International South Cinema Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chess page.

If you liked it. Fans of Chess tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Chess (2006)?
In IN, Chess is available to stream on ManoramaMax, VI movies and tv and ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Chess worth watching?
Chess holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Chess?
Chess stars Dileep, Bhavana, Salim Kumar, Ashish Vidhyarthi and Harisree Ashokan.
When was Chess released?
Chess was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.