The Candidate
“Chess Drama”
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.
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The Candidate Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-11
Top Cast
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- Director
- Vihaan Vyas
- Screenplay & Story
- Schwaas Dutta, Vihaan Vyas
- Original Score
- Vihaan Vyas
- Original Title
- The Candidate
- Release Date
- 31/12/2025
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vihaan Vyas
Schwaas Dutta, Vihaan Vyas
Vihaan Vyas
Anurag Malakar
Department Leadership Roster
Vihaan Vyas
Director
Anurag Malakar
Director of Photography
Schwaas Dutta
Writer
Vihaan Vyas
Writer
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What is The Candidate about?
"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.
Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate was directed by Vihaan Vyas.
Who stars in The Candidate?
The principal cast of The Candidate includes Taishan Lai, Schwaas Dutta, Aditya Iyer, Vihaan Vyas.
When was The Candidate released and how long is it?
The Candidate was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Candidate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Candidate was composed by Vihaan Vyas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Candidate?
The Candidate holds official age classifications: IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.).