The Grand Master

A grounded, earnest underdog drama that builds quiet tension through chess matches while confronting social barriers with emotional weight.

Directed by

Vettri Cheliyan

Genres

Drama

Starring

Abarnathi, Lingesh, Suresh Chandra Menon

Overview

Based on the game of Chess that delves into the conflicts and confrontations of people between the rich and poor class and high and low strata of society. How does an ordinary boy, from the community of sanitation workers, become a grandmaster?

How it feels

Earnest, tense, uplifting and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Class, ambition, identity, justice

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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