Storyline
"The Candidate" is a sports drama about a university chess player (Taishan) defending his spot in the team against a higher rated junior opponent (Schwaas). Taishan must rise above mind games, challenge the arrogant Schwaas and prepare for a final, dramatic showdown that will determine who gets to represent the chess team in university tournaments.
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Cast & Crew
Taishan Lai
Taishan
Schwaas Dutta
Schwaas
Aditya Iyer
Commentator
Vihaan Vyas
Rajesh Chess Captain
Frequently Asked Questions
The Candidate was released on December 31, 2025.
The runtime of The Candidate is 8m.
The Candidate is a Drama, Thriller movie.
The Candidate has a rating of 2.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Candidate is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Candidate was directed by Vihaan Vyas.
The main cast of The Candidate includes Taishan Lai, Schwaas Dutta, Aditya Iyer.
The Candidate is originally in English.