The Candidate(2025)
Chess Drama
The Candidate Synopsis
"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.
The Candidate (2025) is a drama and thriller film directed by Vihaan Vyas, released on December 31, 2025 with a runtime of 8m. It stars Taishan Lai, Schwaas Dutta, Aditya Iyer and Vihaan Vyas. Viewers rate it 2.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Vihaan Vyas
- Writers:
- Schwaas Dutta, Vihaan Vyas
- Cinematographer:
- Anurag Malakar
- Status:
- Released
The Candidate (2025) Trailer
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The Candidate Cast & Crew
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Directed by Vihaan Vyas, written by Schwaas Dutta and Vihaan Vyas.
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The Candidate Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 2.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Candidate – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Candidate?
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The main cast of The Candidate (2025) includes Taishan Lai, Schwaas Dutta, Aditya Iyer and Vihaan Vyas. The film was directed by Vihaan Vyas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Candidate released?
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The Candidate was released on December 31, 2025 and runs for 8m.
Is The Candidate worth watching?
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The Candidate (2025) holds an average rating of 2.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Candidate?
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