Chanakya 1991
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 8, 1991
- Format
- 1 season · 47 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~35.3 hours (45 min/ep)
- Created By
- Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi
- Network
- DD National
What is Chanakya?
Chanakya is a television series first released in 1991. Catalogued under Drama, War & Politics.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 47
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 8, 1991
- Networks
- DD National
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 9.0/10
- Format
- 1 season · 47 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- DD National
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 47 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Chanakya is a television series first released in 1991. Catalogued under Drama, War & Politics. Produced and broadcast by DD National. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 47 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A sprawling 47‑episode saga tracing Chanakya’s rise from boyhood to empire founder.”
- Extensive storytelling across 47 episodes
- Crafted by acclaimed director Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi
- Earned strong critical praise (94% rating)
- Length may feel demanding for casual viewers
- Historical dramatization may take liberties with facts
Watch it if you enjoy richly detailed period dramas that explore ancient Indian politics.
The series features mature political intrigue and war themes, suitable for older teens and adults.
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How many episodes does Chanakya have?
The series consists of 47 episodes.
When was the series originally broadcast?
It aired on DD National from 8 September 1991 to 9 August 1992.
Who wrote and directed the show?
It was written and directed by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi, with production by Prakash Dwivedi.
What time period does the narrative cover?
It dramatizes events from about 340 BCE to the coronation of Chandragupta Maurya around 321/320 BCE.
Is the series a factual documentary?
The series presents a fictionalized account, blending history with dramatic storytelling.
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