The past is an experience,
and the future is an unsolved mystery.
Life is all about patience.
What cannot be tolerated should be fought against.
You are still a kid.
There's a lot that you need to learn
Two things govern a man's life.
One is vote and the other is the note.
This is the hard fact that I've learned
through all the experiences in my life.
Why do you look so upset?
What is your problem?
I believe killing yourself is easier than killing someone else.
If I pull this trigger,
a 40-year-old story could be turned upside down.
And that's what I want.
SIXTEEN YEARS AGO
-Long live... -Veer Naidu!
My grandpa, Veera Naidu, is from an era
where a man trusts another.
He fed the poor
and solved the problems of the rich.
Dad and Uncle Naidu were his eyes
through which he would see the world.
When the Vizag steel plant was set up in Andhra Pradesh,
he donated thousands of acres for the welfare of the people.
That's how he earned the title Steel Man of Northern Andhra.
-Long live... -Veer Naidu!
STEEL MAN OF NORTHERN ANDHRA MR. VEERA NAIDU - WELCOME
He was never interested in politics, but his word held high regard
in political decisions.
All the ministers and MLAs won only because of his support.
Hello, sir.
MRO has been troubling us a lot for a while.
Please get us the legal documents of our land, sir.
-Mohan Rao. -Father?
Talk to the MRO and make sure that they get their legal documents.
Okay, Father.
Thank you, sir.
Move!
Get aside!
Naidu, get the car.
-Come fast. -Okay, Father.
-Hello, sir. -Hello, hello.
Move aside.
Move!
Father!
-Father! -Naidu.
-Naidu -Father!
Hey!
Father.
Grandpa Veera Naidu lost his battle with death.
Father!
Mohana...
Father, please get up!
Father.
Father!
Father.
A FEW MONTHS LATER
As per the wishes of the people,
Grandpa was about to announce
my dad as a candidate for the MLA post.
Hail Mohana!
Long live, Mohana!
[cadre chanting slogans]
We shall start our campaign at the Jagdamba Centre
as soon as the announcement is made.
From there, we shall take our rally to RK Beach via Siripuram.
From tomorrow, we shall cover every nook and corner.
All our guys are eagerly waiting to take part in the canvas.
[crowd continues chanting slogans]
The people are waiting for their youth icon and leader
to fight the elections.
Just wait and watch. The opposition won't stand a chance.
Your father used to say that, if you became the MLA of this region,
all of its problems would get solved.
I wish he was here to witness this.
-Long live... -People's Cognisance Party!
I know what you are waiting for.
Let's call for a new leadership that would take forth
my father's ideals and principles.
I urge the minister to address the crowd
and announce the candidate
for the post of MLA of our Visakhapatnam rural constituency.
The MLA candidate of this constituency is...
Indira.
Daughter of ex-MP Mr. Vasudev.
Thank you.
This time, let us make Ms. Indira win by a huge majority.
This is unfair, Mr. Mohan Rao.
You are our leader.
-We have everyone's support with us. -Yes.
Let's form a new party if required and win this election.
Just give us your nod.
Look, Mr. Ramu, Veera Naidu has two sons.
But our thoughts are one.
Come.
My family is more important to me than politics.
MLA ticket and minister post are not our cup of tea.
I lost my father.
I can't afford to lose my elder brother as well.
Tomorrow I will announce the Zone 1 ticket
to be allotted to Ms. Indira.
What shall we do, Mr. Mohan Rao?
I agree with Naidu.
We shall let Indira win the seat this time.
But they have no strength to win on their own.
But we have, right?
Tell everyone that it is our word.
It is final!
I knew already
that Naidu would dominate Mohan Rao after Veera Naidu's death.
He is not Bharath from the Ramayana
to hand over power to his elder brother.
He is Nagendra Naidu.
He literally has venom in his name.
Sir, sir, sir! Naidu sir.
Please talk to us.
What was the reason to allot the ticket to Ms. Indira?
What about Veera Naidu's aspirations?
Is there any conspiracy involved in this?
People were expecting something else.
What is the motive behind Ms. Indira's candidature?
Let's go.
I could never comprehend why Dad refused
to accept the power granted to him by the people
and surrendered himself to Naidu.
Before I could wrap my head around it,
Dad's name was wiped off the posters.
All hail to our leader, Naidu.
-Long live... -Naidu!
Naidu's name rang all across,
and Dad's name had gone silent.
Uncle Naidu cheated Dad of the authority that he deserved.
All hail to our leader Naidu!
PRESENT
I've started my war with Uncle Naidu to attain justice for my dad.
THREE MONTHS AGO...
Suresh, Suresh, Suresh!
What is it, KK? What's happening?
Today is the day of nominations for the student body elections.
Who are the candidates?
Our Naidu's son, Suresh.
Who else will dare oppose him?
True.
Suresh, Suresh, Suresh!
I came to file my nomination for the presidential election.
What is this new twist?
Opposition has come from the same family.
This election will be a blast for everyone.
I treat Suresh more as Naidu's son than my brother.
Naidu pretended his love for my father
but always backstabbed him.
The pain that I had suffered back then
would multiply for Naidu when I defeat his son.
I filed the nomination against Suresh for that sole purpose.
You never told me.
The topic never came up in our conversations.
I wish...
neither of us would lose.
You know, it's not possible in politics.
Yeah.
-Hello, madam. -Hello, madam.
Is it necessary for us to come here?
The whole constituency is under your control,
but you are under the control of that Naidu.
Hello, madam.
Using you, he is asserting himself over everyone.
I won three times as MLA only because of Naidu's support.
Do you think Naidu needs my support?
I don't understand your thought process.
But, if Naidu decides to launch his son into his politics,
then he won't need you anymore.
We shall see if things go that far.
Let things happen at their own pace.
We cannot let it happen. We have to make it happen.
Why should we even listen to Naidu?
The MLA itself is scared of Naidu. Can we dare oppose him?
Naidu is a kingmaker,
which means he is greater than the king himself.
-Satyam. -Sir.
The government's naval supplies contract
that is due to take place next week,
no one will file the tender this year.
In return, the profits of last year will be distributed to all of you.
The profits are distributed as...
Bhupathi, Nagineedu, Patel get 7%.
Ms. Indira gets 5%.
Shyam Sundar gets 4%,
-Mohammed Riyaz gets 3%... -He is throwing away his leftovers.
-Wag your tail and collect them. -...4% for Manish Agarwal.
Adhikesavalu, Vinay Verma and Sajid get 4% each,
-and the remaining 2% is for-- -Naidu.
I thought everybody here is a part of a flock of sheep,
but there is someone who has the guts to oppose Naidu.
You can keep the peanuts that you are throwing at us.
I know very well what I want. I'll get it for myself.
Hello.
Sir.
Gopi has filed a nomination against our Suresh.
Jenny...
stay away from trouble
I like trouble, AJ.
Bye.
Jenny!
Oh! I missed you.
Come, let's go.
Why did you come so late?
Do you know how long I have been waiting for you ?
Jenny!
I have a question.
Is power more sexy than women?
Tell me. Is it sexier than me?
Shut up.
-I need to win this election at-- -At any cost.
"My victory means Naidu's loss,
"and Naidu's loss means my father's victory."
Am I right?
Or did I miss anything?
Dad shouldn't lose, Jenny.
Hello, sir.
Did you call me?
Yes, Ramulu.
I spoke to the collector
and got his approval for your loan waivers.
Thank you, sir.
Farming is our livelihood,
but, unfortunately, we have been facing only losses.
We have been able to survive only because of your favours.
We'll take your leave, sir.
Come.
Make sure everything happens smoothly.
-Okay, sir. -Sir.
Our Gopi is contesting in
student body elections against Naidu's son, Suresh.
We don't mind people campaigning for Suresh,
but they should vote for us in the end.
Talk softly. Aunty may hear you.
Okay, I'll talk to Madan in the morning.
Okay? Bye.
Gopi, eat slowly.
Why are you in a hurry?
I'll get you some chicken fritters.
Deal with your matters outside this house.
It will be very unpleasant if someone hears your talk.
Get lost.
Shut up and eat.
Why do you want to involve yourself in politics and elections?
Just because you left it, should he leave it as well?
People who get involved in politics are not like us.
Which race is that, Dad?
Did you see? He is as stubborn as you.
But what is the point of opposition from the same house?
Nobody can stop the opposition, Dad.
You are trying to control me because I'm your son.
If there was someone else in my place?
Will you threaten him to withdraw the nomination?
Answer him.
Relationships must be tested from time to time.
Only then will we know their strength.
One should let others follow their will.
Isn't it, brother?
Let him eat first.
We can discuss this later.
Two leaders have awoken at the same time in our house.
Mohana, since when is Gopi interested in politics?
I'll convince Gopi to withdraw.
Why should he withdraw, Uncle?
Let it be a fair competition.
Let them.
Let them compete.
But my concern is something else.
Politics doesn't fade away in a day's time.
It is an everyday struggle.
There should be proper planning behind it.
Suresh has started with student body elections.
Later he'll be an MLA,
then a minister and finally have a post in the central cabinet.
I have planned that far.
Mohana, Father's dream must come true.
His true heir
must become a leader who can rule the people.
Naidu has experienced a great shock with my nomination,
but he won't tell anyone.
Student body elections is the first step
towards Suresh's political career.
And henceforth I'll compete with him at every step.
My competition is with Suresh,
but my war is against Naidu.
Everything is fine. Perfect! Keep it over there.
Give it here. Keep it over here.
Guys, listen.
We have good news.
He is Madan,
our vice presidential candidate.
She is Phalguni, our treasurer candidate.
He is Saradhi, our campaign head.
His strategy is fail-proof.
Let's welcome Saradhi.
It's all yours, man.
On a lighter note,
we shouldn't believe the ones who are applauding
and shouldn't leave the ones who aren't applauding.
In short, we must pull in everybody.
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,
college canteen, classroom, sports room.
Go anywhere. Go to the fucking women's toilet.
Go to the fucking gents' toilets.
Parties, libraries... if anyone is there.
Sure!
What I am saying is...
nothing is off-limits in campaigning.
We have to pull our students from every fucking corner.
That's it!
Gopi!
♪ It's the calling of the birds We'll be spreading up the word ♪
♪ Spread your wings and fly high ♪
♪ It's a journey ♪
♪ Until you reach the destination ♪
♪ Self-scrutinise every step ♪
♪ Move every pawn ahead rapidly ♪
♪ Get into the ring determined Face the challenges head-on ♪
♪ Nothing is predestined ♪
♪ Hard work will surely find you ♪
♪ The one who outpaces life Will be tomorrow's leader ♪
♪ Even under extreme conditions He will open new paths for you ♪
♪ He will take you along in his flow Come, come ♪
♪ You have the grit in you Do not let us down now ♪
♪ Victory is yours, come ♪
♪ Self-scrutinise every step ♪
♪ Move every pawn ahead rapidly ♪
♪ Get into the ring determined ♪
♪ Face the challenges head-on ♪
♪ Victory is yours! ♪
After the speech, I want all the work
related to our campaign to be done.
Good!
Bro, this time, you will win for sure.
Everyone in the canteen is talking only about you.
Are you eavesdropping instead of concentrating on your work?
-Here, take this. -No, brother, please.
It's okay; take it.
-No, brother. -Chandu!
Just take it. Take it.
-Vote for... -Gopi!
Gopi, Gopi, Gopi!
Have you bunked your classes to attend my speech?
See, that's what I like.
This isn't a school; it's a university.
We decide here what we want to be.
It's our wish whether we want to attend our classes
or study in the library or take a nap at home
or roam around with our girlfriends. It's your life, man!
You!
You are responsible for your life, for your future.
That's the real freedom!
Our campus,
it's a cool place to hang out.
It's a cool place to evolve.
The students from nearby colleges should come here.
As your president,
I'll make you feel cool.
Having fun is all right, but what about students' problems?
Don't you worry, bro.
We'll solve it with each other's support.
You are great, dude.
Up until now I've seen leaders who say,
"I'll solve your problem."
You are the first leader who said
we shall solve our problems collectively.
My vote is for Gopi!
Gopi! Gopi!
He's so great with the speech, no?
Now we all shall go to that block.
Gopi, Suresh.
Your speech was magical.
It's simple.
Your intentions must have a responsibility,
and your words must convey fun.
That's all, man.
You must write my speeches when I stand for the post of MLA.
Then who will write my speeches if I'm standing as your opposition?
-All the best. -All the best.
For your future.
That's the real freedom!
Education, it doesn't come easy.
Such supporters only stay overnight.
They are gone the next day.
The rabbit that won every other competition...
do you know why it lost to the tortoise?
Overconfidence.
Let Gopi have it.
One wrong step in politics and all your calculations go for a toss.
-Satyam -Sir!
Focus on the ones closely associated with him.
Madan, today we must cover the commerce block.
Make sure all the arrangements are done.
Phalguni and Jenny,
this is what we are supposed to do on election day. Look here.
We have everything planned out. I'll give you the plans later.
Gopi...
Hey, Ashwini.
I needed to talk to you personally.
Tell me.
Feel free. They are all my people.
I'm here to talk about Madan.
During our college fest...
when I was changing my dress in the makeup room...
Madan took a video of it without my knowledge.
-Hey, what are you saying? -Hey!
Listen to me, Gopi.
He's been blackmailing me using that video.
He has been harassing me.
He isn't afraid of anyone--
What are you talking about?
Gopi, she is making false allegations against me.
Listen to me.
I can understand your pain, Ashwini.
What do you want me to do to him for you to attain justice?
What are you talking about, Gopi? I can't believe this.
People can't just come and throw allegations on my character!
Tell me, Ashwini.
What do you want me to do?
First, Madan will apologise to you, and then never ever bother you.
Madan, apologise to her.
-Madan, apologise to her! -Gopi!
Gopi.
I'm sorry, Ashwini.
Jenny, take her away.
I did not come here to talk about politics.
Ashwini was harassed by a guy.
He is blackmailing her using an inappropriate video of hers.
She asked for Gopi's help.
Do you know what action Gopi took?
Just!
He settled it with an apology.
Do you know why?
Because the culprit was his vice presidential candidate, Madan.
Gopi...
Why did you do a closed-door settlement?
Because if the matter spreads and your VP's character is exposed,
then you might lose the election, right?
God damn it!
Politics is never bigger than any woman's dignity!
I would have never protected someone like Madan.
Do you know why?
Because a woman's modesty means more to me than winning.
It's non-negotiable for me.
That is why
I'll continue my fight against women's harassment,
irrespective of whether I win or lose.
A student girl helpline will be formed under my leadership.
Suresh, Suresh, Suresh!
You took a wrong decision in Madan's issue.
The whole campus is saying the same thing.
Even I feel the same.
This was not the way to deal with such a sensitive matter.
The final debate is very important to us, Gopi.
And you have to defend your stand.
But I'm still not sure if we can pull this, man.
It's highly unlikely that we will win this election.
Welcome to the final debate, Gopi.
Now I would like to call upon Suresh on to the dais.
Suresh, Suresh, Suresh!
All the best for the final debate.
It's Gopi's turn.
You can ask your questions now.
When a problem arises, the one who solves it is a leader,
and the one who settles it is a manipulator.
Are you a leader or a manipulator?
It's a shame if he gives up like that.
Come on, Gopi. Speak up!
What is there to say?
He has taken a huge blow; he's out of the race.
Guys,
I always had this question in my mind.
When a problem arises,
what do we need the most to solve it?
Brains or brawn?
If you ask me,
I trust brains over brawn.
So...
coming to the point now.
When Ashwini came to me, I saw honesty in her words.
That's why I decided to test Madan on the spot.
If Madan was truly innocent,
he would have defended himself and would never apologise.
To my surprise,
Madan immediately apologised.
That's when I realised
he was looking for a way out.
It was obvious for me.
Friends,
leadership is about instinct.
I decided that I should uphold the modesty of girls like Ashwini
and publicly expose predators like Madan,
but only with proper evidence.
Madan, my phone is switched off.
I need to call Saradhi. Give me your phone.
Here!
That's why I made Madan think that the issue had been resolved.
You all felt the same also.
Sorry, Ashwini.
I'm apologising to you on behalf of Madan in front of everyone.
I didn't want to settle your problem.
I wanted to solve it.
Gopi!
Thank you so much!
Gopi, Gopi, Gopi!
Happy?
Gopi! Gopi!
-Vote for... -Gopi!
Hey, guys! Drinks are on us!
Everybody, enjoy the party!
Enjoy!
We must finish the entire stock!
Gopi, my man! Come here.
Hey, Gopi!
Our future president is here!
-Hi, Gopi. -Hey, hi.
You have stunned the opposition.
Hey, hi...
Hi, Chandu.
-How are you? -Super, bro.
-Doing good? -Very good, bro.
-Do you like the arrangements? -It's amazing.
Come here. Enjoy!
Chandu, one drink for my man.
-Okay, bro. -Right now. Come fast.
Guys, you carry on.
Everybody, enjoy. Have fun.
So, did you talk to Suresh?
Okay, have fun.
Okay, guys.
A leader is the one who knows the way,
shows the way, and fucking goes the way.
This is for you, man.
You know what, you not only have the knack to spot the problem
but also have the skill to solve the problem.
Only you are capable of it, Gopi.
And trust me, we will win!
Guys, listen!
We will win!
And we shall celebrate our victory at the same spot.
[everyone cheering]
Cheers, everyone!
Hey, guys. I will take care of this.
-Sir, sir, sir. -What's happening here?
Why are you partying inside the college campus?
Sir, it's just a get-together with friends.
Go there; catch him.
Sir, it's just a casual college students' party.
CI sir!
They possess drugs.
Drugs?
Sir, what drugs?
-Get them into the vehicle. -Sir, we know nothing about drugs.
You can plead your innocence in the station. Come.
-Sir, please listen to me. -Get them into the vehicle.
-Sir, please try to understand. -Get into the vehicle.
Sir, please try to understand.
Just get into the vehicle.
Get those girls as well.
Hundreds of people are looking forward to my victory.
And only one man desires my loss.