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Overview
Chess is a popular pastime in this neighbourhood, with roadside games bringing together men, to challenge each other in friendly and sometimes unfriendly matches. But for some, the pawns include morality and religion causing tensions to erupt when a tournament gets underway. Against this backdrop, a domestic worker with a secret hobby, a former journalist struggling with married life and a young woman in love, find themselves pushing boundaries and challenging the rules of the game.
A closer look
Checkmate (2017) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Ektara Collective. The cast includes Moulina Midde, Sheela Rawat, Madhu Bhagat, Syed Saim Ali. Runtime: 72 minutes.
Cast & crew
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Checkmate FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Checkmate?
Checkmate is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Checkmate?
Our source metadata lists 13 October 2017. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Checkmate?
The listed director is Ektara Collective.
Who is in the cast of Checkmate?
The available cast credits include Moulina Midde, Sheela Rawat, Madhu Bhagat, Syed Saim Ali, Anil Singh. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Checkmate?
The recorded runtime is 72 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Checkmate?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Checkmate?
The original title in our source data is Turup. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Checkmate about?
Chess is a popular pastime in this neighbourhood, with roadside games bringing together men, to challenge each other in friendly and sometimes unfriendly matches. But for some, the pawns include morality and religion causing tensions to erupt when a tournament gets underway. Against this backdrop, a domestic worker with a secret hobby, a former journalist struggling with married life and a young woman in love, find themselves pushing boundaries and challenging the rules of the game.
Is a trailer available for Checkmate?
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