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Chatrapathi (2005) Film • 2005 • 2h 38m • United States Cinema • Telugu

Chatrapathi

Name: Chatrapathi
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2005-09-29
Duration: 158 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Prabhas, Shriya Saran

Cast of Chatrapathi (Film), Box Office Gross, Budget & Streaming Guide

"A leader born from the tears of the oppressed."

7.7 / 10

Action Drama Thriller

Storyline & Synopsis

Chatrapathi is an intense, emotionally volcanic, and profoundly moving action drama directed by S. S. Rajamouli, marking his first historic collaboration with superstar Prabhas and establishing the director-actor partnership that would eventually conquer Indian cinema with the Baahubali franchise. The film opens in a coastal village in Sri Lanka, where Sivaji, an orphaned boy, is adopted and showered with maternal love by a kind-hearted woman named Parvati, much to the bitter, festering resentment of her biological son Ashok. When ethnic riots erupt in Sri Lanka, the refugees are forcibly evacuated to India on overcrowded boats. During the harrowing escape, Ashok maliciously deceives his mother into believing Sivaji drowned at sea, cruelly severing mother and son. Reaching the port city of Visakhapatnam, Sivaji and fellow refugees are enslaved by local port mafioso Baji Rao and his sadistic younger brother Ras Bihari, who exploit the undocumented migrants as bonded laborers under subhuman conditions. For twelve years, Sivaji endures the torment while tirelessly searching for his lost mother. However, when Ras Bihari's goons kill an innocent refugee child and demand obedience, Sivaji's patience turns into raw, unstoppable fury. In an iconic, rain-soaked confrontation, Sivaji single-handedly decapitates the tyrant, liberating the entire coastal colony. The oppressed refugees hail him as their supreme savior and christen him 'Chatrapathi' — a warrior king defending the helpless. But as Sivaji wages war against international smuggler Katraju, his treacherous stepbrother Ashok resurfaces, threatening to destroy Sivaji's empire and poison his long-sought reunion with his beloved mother.

Director

S. S. Rajamouli , S. S. Rajamouli

Starring

Prabhas , Prabhas , Shriya Saran

Behind The Scenes

Key Filmmakers & Directors

S. S. Rajamouli

Director

Star Cast & Characters

Cast of Chatrapathi (Movie)

Complete cast of Chatrapathi (2005 movie), starring actors, actresses, and character roles.

Prabhas

Sivaji / Chatrapathi

Prabhas

Sivaji / Chatrapathi

Shriya Saran

Neelu

Shriya Saran

Neelu

Financials & Box Office

Chatrapathi Budget and Box Office Gross

Official production budget, worldwide box office gross, and theatrical financial summary for Chatrapathi (2005 movie).

Estimated Budget

$80,000,000

Production Budget

Worldwide Box Office Gross

$220,000,000

Lifetime Theatrical Gross

Box Office Verdict

Super Hit

2.8x Multiplier (+175% ROI)

Release & Industry

Sep 29, 2005

United States Cinema • Telugu

Title & Format	Estimated Budget	Worldwide Box Office Gross	Verdict / Status	Studios / Producers
Chatrapathi (2005 Movie)	$80,000,000	$220,000,000	Super Hit	Independent Production

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Everything you need to know about Chatrapathi streaming, cast, director, and box office details.

Chatrapathi officially released on September 29, 2005 (2005). Discover full theatrical release timeline, festival screenings, and streaming dates on TonightOnScreen.

The total runtime of Chatrapathi is 158 minutes (2h 38m).

Chatrapathi is categorized under Action, Drama and Thriller. Explore curated recommendations and top-rated titles in these genres on TonightOnScreen.

The cast of Chatrapathi stars Prabhas, Prabhas, Shriya Saran and Shriya Saran. Detailed character names and talent biographies are available on TonightOnScreen.

Key characters in Chatrapathi include Prabhas as Sivaji / Chatrapathi, Prabhas as Sivaji / Chatrapathi, Shriya Saran as Neelu and Shriya Saran as Neelu.

Chatrapathi was produced on an estimated budget of $80,000,000 and grossed a worldwide Box Office Gross of $220,000,000.

Based on its estimated budget of $80,000,000 and worldwide box office collection of $220,000,000, Chatrapathi is classified as a Super Hit at the box office.

Digital streaming and OTT rights for Chatrapathi are tracked regularly on TonightOnScreen. Bookmark this page for instant streaming alerts and platform updates.

Chatrapathi was directed by S. S. Rajamouli and S. S. Rajamouli. Explore their complete filmographies and upcoming releases on TonightOnScreen.

Chatrapathi holds a TonightOnScreen audience and critical rating of 7.7/10. The official age classification is A. Explore full cast reactions and verified community reviews on TonightOnScreen.

Chatrapathi carries an official content rating of A. This classification helps parents and viewers make informed decisions about suitability before watching.

In Chatrapathi: Sivaji / Chatrapathi is played by Prabhas; Sivaji / Chatrapathi is played by Prabhas; Neelu is played by Shriya Saran; Neelu is played by Shriya Saran. Find complete character profiles, role details, and full actor biographies on TonightOnScreen.

The title "Chatrapathi" is accompanied by the tagline: "A leader born from the tears of the oppressed.". The name reflects the core themes of the movie. Explore the full synopsis and storyline context on TonightOnScreen.

Chatrapathi is a United States production, originally produced in the Telugu language. It represents the rich cinematic heritage of United States cinema.

Highly Recommended. Rated 7.7/10, Chatrapathi is a highly regarded movie that consistently earns strong audience and critical praise. Read in-depth verified audience reviews and the complete critical breakdown on TonightOnScreen.

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