Chakram is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language drama film co-written and directed by Krishna Vamsi. It stars Prabhas in lead role as the titular character, while Asin (in her penultimate Telugu film role) and Charmy Kaur play the female leads. The music was composed by Chakri. The film was released on 25 March 2005 to mixed reviews and became a flop at the box office. However, it won two Nandi Awards. The film was dubbed in Bhojpuri under the same name and in Malayalam as Dharma Chakram.

Plot

Chakram (Prabhas) is a foreign returnee who has a dream of building a hospital at Pulivendula. He is in love with his colleague and cousin Lakshmi (Asin), who studied medicine with him abroad. For an unknown reason, he runs away from his marriage hall. He then moves to Hyderabad and stays in a place called "Sahara Colony". There, he helps all the people solving their problems and to smile again. Seeing all this, another girl who is also named Lakshmi (Charmy) slowly falls in love with Chakram. Chakram left because he found out that he has blood cancer and will die soon.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Chakri.

Reception

A critic from Rediff.com opined that "despite spending lavishly, a wafer-thin plot ensures a loser". Jeevi of Idlebrain.com said that "On the whole, Chakram disappoints". A critic from Full Hyderabad wrote that "Not worth a watch unless there is nothing better around".

Awards