Checkmate
2017, Hindi. Directed by Ektara Collective.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
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- Released
- 13 October 2017
- Original title
- Turup
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Rinchin, Maheen Mirza
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Checkmate runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
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Which OTT platform is Checkmate on?
Checkmate isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 October 2017. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Checkmate?
If you liked Checkmate, try Life of a King, What Maisie Knew, Queen of Katwe.
Who directed Checkmate?
Checkmate (2017) was directed by Ektara Collective and stars Moulina Midde, Sheela Rawat, Madhu Bhagat.