Chanakya (Kannada: ಚಾಣಕ್ಯ) is a 1984 Indian Kannada film, directed by V. Somashekhar and produced by M. D. Sundar. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Madhavi, Vajramuni and Shivaram in lead roles. The film had musical score by Chellapilla Satyam.
GenresComédie, Action ActeursSivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, Vishnuvardhan, Vishnuvardhan, Madhavi Alladurgam, R. N. Sudarshan Note63% The combination of Super Star Rajini and Kannada Superstar Dr. Vishnuvardhan came together for this movie. Raja (RajiniKanth) is a thief- expert in breaking open treasuries. In one such robbery, he is being watched by a jolly but shrewd police inspector Rajasingam (Sivaji Ganesan). Radha (Madhavi) is a gorgeous disco club dancer & singer. Both Raja and Radha are in love with each other. But Raja has not disclosed to Radha that he is a thief. An evil brother-sister duo- seek revenge against crime boss Sudarshan who cheated Jwaala and siphoned her money. Therefore they hire Raja to break open Sudarshan's treasury and steal back the money. Raja is paid a token amount to do the job. But suddenly Inspector Rajasingam arrests Raja and the court sentences Raja to 2 years imprisonment. Radha is devastated after she realizes Raja was a thief. Meanwhile, Amar (Vishnuvardhan) is an ace crime member in Sudarshan's gang who revolts against Sudarshan. He is a widower with a daughter is studying in a boarding school. However before quitting Sudarshan's gang, Amar has committed a crime wearing a mask and Inspector Rajasingam is investigating that case. Once Amar saves Radha from a gang of rowdy bikers. They meet regularly as Radha likes Amar's daughter. Soon Amar begins to love Radha who does not reciprocate because she still loves Raja. Amar realizes Radha is not interested and does not proceed. Raja completes his jail sentence. While returning, he meets the Vijaykumar, who again reminds him of the deal to rob Sudarshan. During the conversation, Amar incidentally reaches the site and a fist fight ensues between Amar and the Vijaykumar. While fleeing, Vijaykumar swears revenge against Amar. Thus Raja and Amar meet for the first time. Raja takes Amar to introduce to Radha but both Radha and Amar pretend as if they do not know each other since they don't want Raja to unnecessarily suspect them.