Chanakya Chandragupta (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1977, Chanakya Chandragupta is a history, action and war film directed by N.T. Rama Rao, running about 178 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is a historical story, based on the 3rd century BC Maurya Emperor Chandragupta Maurya and his mentor Chanakya. It begins with the Greek invader Alexander intruding on our borders, Magadha as his last step of sovereignty. Discerning it, fear-defying scholar Chanakya is under trace of the dynamic King to hinder it.
Who’s in it. Chanakya Chandragupta stars N.T. Rama Rao as Chandragupta Maurya, Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Chanakya, Sivaji Ganesan as Alexander III of Macedon and Manjula Vijayakumar as Chhaya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Chanakya Chandragupta sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chanakya Chandragupta page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chanakya Chandragupta tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chanakya Chandragupta (1977)?
- In US, Chanakya Chandragupta is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chanakya Chandragupta worth watching?
- Chanakya Chandragupta holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history, action and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chanakya Chandragupta?
- Chanakya Chandragupta stars N.T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Sivaji Ganesan, Manjula Vijayakumar and Jaya Prada.
- When was Chanakya Chandragupta released?
- Chanakya Chandragupta was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 178 minutes.