Chakra_
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.
Starring
Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, Rohini Hattangadi
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Chakra was released 45 years ago in 1981.
Overview
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 plu...
CAST (7)
Smita Patil
Amma
Naseeruddin Shah
Looka
Rohini Hattangadi
Laxmi
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
Anna
AP
Anjali Paigankar
Chenna
Salim Ghouse
Raghu
Ranjit Chowdhry
Benwa
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
135 min (2h 15m)
Language
Hindi
Country
Rating
5.1/10 (8 votes)
Popularity
5
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Chakra 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.
How long is Chakra?
Chakra has a runtime of 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Who stars in Chakra?
The cast of Chakra includes Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, Rohini Hattangadi, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Anjali Paigankar.
What is the rating of Chakra?
Chakra has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.