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The Candidate

The Candidate

★ 2.0/10•2025•8m•UA•Drama•Thriller

Chess Drama

"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.

Vihaan Vyas · Director

Schwaas Dutta · Writer

Vihaan Vyas · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime8m
LanguageEN
Release DateDec 31, 2025

Actors

Taishan Lai

Taishan

Schwaas Dutta

Schwaas

Aditya Iyer

Commentator

Vihaan Vyas

Rajesh Chess Captain

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