Sir, the reports are here.
Gopi...
Your reports have come.
Gopikrishna, your narcotics report is positive.
-What! Sir, what are you saying? -It's what the report says.
-Go back and sit. -How is it possible?
How can you say I consumed drugs?
You can talk about that to the Circle Inspector. Go and sit.
-Don't argue. -Mind your words.
Hey, what?
Listen. Listen to me.
Think about it. Chandu had fixed us the drink.
-Chandu? -Yeah. It's him! I'm sure.
We are disqualifying Gopikrishna on the grounds of disciplinary actions
and unanimously electing Suresh Naidu as the president.
-I'll meet you later. -Okay, okay.
I've restarted the journey that Mohan Rao had stopped 20 years ago.
Winning in elections is not as easy as delivering a speech.
Did you think about the possible retaliation
from the opposition for your actions?
Naidu is very sly, Dad.
He dismissed the elections altogether and made his son victorious.
You knew that I would lose, right?
I knew that Naidu would win.
Isn't that the same?
Son, it may be unprecedented for you to face a loss.
But being victorious,
by hook or crook, is not unprecedented for Naidu.
Okay, I'm leaving.
Get our JCB and demolish this area, from here to there.
Do you get it now, Seenu?
From Simhachalam to Srikakulam, there is no opposition to Naidu.
The one who has the calibre to oppose him hasn't been born yet.
That is Naidu's strength.
Mark 200 metres from here.
Hey! Hello. What's happening here?
This structure has been constructed illegally, sir.
Demolition orders.
What do you want me to do?
Get a stay order by tomorrow if possible.
Otherwise, we will do what we are supposed to do.
[in Hindi] Those municipal officers are Naidu's men, sir.
[in Hindi] We are helpless where Naidu is involved.
Hello, hello? Hello!
Did you think your influence could deter Naidu?
You are dealing with Naidu. It's not that easy.
You can't get your job done anywhere else either.
Hi, I am Harsha.
Leave all this.
Listen to your dad and start some business.
Have you switched sides because I lost?
Why are you blaming your mother for your mistake?
My mistake?
Don't you get it?
Everybody knows that it was Naidu's men
who brought drugs into the party.
Nobody pays any heed to the made-up statements.
Will you say the same thing if I show proof?
Think about it.
Naidu's enemies have made you a pawn to get back at him.
What are you saying, Dad? Why would they use me?
How would they benefit from my arrest?
There will be a rift in our family. Isn't that a benefit?
Since you started your campaign against Suresh,
if anything happens to you, everyone will assume
Suresh to be the culprit.
Now I get it, Dad.
This is Naidu's plan, and the pawn is you!
All these years,
I was wrong to believe that Naidu stunted your growth.
Now I realise. It was your incapability that stopped you.
-At least now-- -Gopi!
Don't you dare utter one more word!
Bhanu...
Get up and go.
Leave!
What's the problem?
Even Mom wants me to stop this war.
But I can't.
You shouldn't.
How many times should I call you? Where are you?
Why?
Gopi, she fainted after complaining of chest pain.
We were worried about her.
Sorry, Mom. I didn't mean it. It was in the heat of the moment.
But you should stop being so sensitive.
Mothers are like that.
Sister, you can stop worrying about him.
I have his back.
Mohana, stay here and take care of her.
I will go to the port.
No, I'll come with you. Today's the bidding day.
This is the truth that my life experiences have taught me.
If I pull this trigger,
a 40-year-old story would be turned upside down.
If Naidu dies, who will witness your victory, Dad?
Naidu must stay alive and die every second witnessing our victory.
Hello.
You took Rs. 1 crore and couldn't get a scratch on Naidu.
Hello, Harsha, are you able to understand what I am saying?
What happens if they know about our involvement in the attack?
Fortunately, nothing happened to you, Naidu.
But we never know when we will run out of luck.
It's not that easy to kill me, Uncle.
Remember one thing, Naidu.
He might have saved you today, but Gopi isn't Mohan Rao.
Neither am I Veera Naidu, Uncle.
I won't let a stray kid attain the same status as my son.
You and your sister, pack your bags and leave town.
Sir, I feel I am responsible for Gopi's arrest.
I feel guilty, sir.
Get that thought out of your head. Do as I say.
Sir, the job is done.
The story that started with an orphan named Mohan Rao...
is now affecting my son in the form of Gopi.
Forty years ago you sowed the seed for this story, Father.
[chanting prayers]
Sir, call your son.
We can start the ritual.
Sure.
Naidu! Naidu!
Naidu!
-Did you see my son anywhere? -No.
Naidu! Naidu!
-Did you see my Naidu anywhere? -No, sir.
-Naidu! Naidu! -Someone help!
He is drowning!
Someone help Naidu!
He is drowning!
-Naidu! -Naidu!
Come fast.
Sir, sir! Your son barely escaped death.
What? Son, Naidu?
Son, Naidu. Naidu! Son!
Naidu, Naidu!
Sir, this boy here saved your son.
What is your name, son?
Mohan Rao.
Poor kid. He doesn't know to swim properly, yet he jumped in.
-Do you know him? -No.
Without knowing how to swim,
you risked your life and jumped in the lake?
My mother told me that
I should never think twice before helping someone.
Is your mother around?
-She is not here. -Where is she?
-She died 4 days ago. -Died?
He is an orphan, sir.
Don't you have any relatives?
No.
Sir, he recently lost his mother. He is impure.
If impurity wasn't a hindrance when he saved my child,
how is it going to become one in accepting this child?
If he saved your child, gift him an acre of land
or sponsor his studies and help him get a job.
Why bother yourself with adoption
and announcing him as your son?
Our gifts and sponsorships are no match for his pure action.
If he was not there, my son wouldn't be here.
Mohan Rao is my elder son, and this is my final decision.
From today onwards,
you are Chinthalapudi Mohan Rao.
The eldest son of Chinthalapudi Veera Naidu and Yamuna.
Kabaddi! Kabaddi!
Catch him! Hold him!
Yay, we won!
Mohan Rao is Naidu's strength. It's not so easy to beat him.
Not just his strength.
In fact, Naidu owes his entire existence to Mohan Rao.
My life turned into a charity that was offered by Mohan Rao.
But just because of that,
I cannot let him get away with a tag of life-giver.
That day I decided
that he will stay with me and stay under me - as my slave.
He won't be the one who saved Naidu but the one who guards Naidu.
I spoke to the steel plant manager.
He will soon provide the water connections to all of you.
You have saved thousands of lives.
We shall forever be indebted to you, sir.
No need for all that. Just take good care of your family.
Okay, sir. We'll take your leave now.
-Okay. -Okay.
Naidu, look, they all are so happy.
-Naidu, Mohana. -Father?
Come here.
Sit down.
Naidu, even in my absence, my principles should stay alive.
All those who placed their trust in us
should lead a happy life.
That responsibility rests with both of you.
Okay, Father.
You both are equal to me,
yet according to your capabilities,
I've decided who shall take which responsibility.
Naidu, you will deal with all the business matters.
Mohana, you will handle politics and public welfare.
Okay, Father.
You both should always be together.
Mohana, promise me you won't leave Naidu's side
even in the worst circumstances.
Naidu and I are not two separate entities.
We are one.
I promise.
A FEW DAYS LATER
As long as Father was alive,
he considered Mohan Rao his son
and wished to give authority to him.
But all the authority and power belong to me.
Veera Naidu has only one son, and Naidu is that son.
One day, people came to my house asking for the legal documents
of the lands that were granted to them by my father.
That was an opportunity for me to stamp my authority over Mohan Rao.
Mohana!
Greetings, sir.
Tell me, Naidu.
If you want to give away these
legal documents as per our father's wish,
I have a condition.
In the matters of our family, business and politics,
my word should be final.
Okay, Naidu.
-Pass it on to all our people. -Okay, sir.
We are forever indebted to you, sir.
It is not our greatness.
As sons of Veera Naidu, it is our responsibility.
From that day till today, I have kept Mohan Rao under my control.
Whatever welfare he wants to do for the people,
first he has to beg me and take whatever I give to him.
Here.
They have started a trust in our father's name,
and they need donations for that.
So, I called them here.
Hello, sir.
Take it.
Do you need to ask my permission for everything, Mohana?
You gave much more than what we expected.
Your philanthropy is no less than that of Mr. Veera Naidu.
Have I ever said no to my elder brother?
Hail Naidu!
The donations that I've made
and the applause that I receive from the people
are no match to the happiness I feel
every time Mohan Rao begs in front of me.
You very well know what should be given to whom
and how to give.
-How are you, Mohan Rao? -I'm fine. Come in.
Sorry, I'm late.
I had an appointment with the CM.
I heard you are launching your son into politics.
Like father, like son.
Do you think he will listen to anyone?
Powerhouse kids. They won't listen to anyone.
Wait and watch, Dad.
The palace that Naidu has built
over your foundation will soon be destroyed by your son.
Chandu hasn't come to college for the last two days.
Hey!
What happened, Suresh?
Why aren't you talking to me?
Tell me about your last 4 years of life.
Hey, in one word.
In one word?
Yup.
Okay.
Shall I tell you?
Okay.
Okay...
Freedom and liberation.
That's two words.
I hope I don't lose them here.
Now it's your turn.
Sir has won the university presidential elections, madam.
Really?
Wow, that's nice. Congratulations.
Thank you.
[chanting]
Grandma.
-Hey, hi. -Hey, How are you?
Hi! Hi!
Hi.
Nothing changed in the last 4 years.
It's been quite a long time since you met everyone, right?
Hi!
You both look great together.
-Don't jinx them. -Have you started already?
Sit. Come, sit.
You've started the marriage topic as soon as I arrive.
Getting their kids married by 25 should be banned in India.
It has no particular usage
other than increasing the population of the nation.
First, think about getting Aruna married.
There is already a meet planned
for the next week with a prospective groom.
Not everyone is lucky like you to find a match in the same house.
Aruna, be serious.
How can you decide about marriage with just one meeting?
You should assess your compatibility after a few meet-ups.
You have studied in London,
so you are free to express your unorthodox ideas.
But I believe our parents are a better judge of our lives.
All I want to say is, get to know the guy
and say yes to marriage only if you like him, otherwise don't.
Marriage should not be just for the sake of elders.
It is an integral part of our life.
Girls are barely allowed to get a local degree,
but you have crossed continents for your studies.
That is enough, my dear. From now onwards, stay at home.
Granny, your saying holds good for your generation.
The times have changed now.
This necklace is so beautiful. Did Grandpa gift it to you?
Very soon you will become my daughter-in- law,
then I'll gift it to you.
Okay?
Will you give it to me only if I marry Suresh?
Rachana.
You are the daughter of this house first and then the daughter-in-law.
Hi. How are you? How was your journey?
I won't ask you such stupid questions.
How much did you drink on the flight?
That's a good one, bro.
You haven't changed at all.
Neither have you. You look as fresh as a refrigerated fruit.
So, what's the plan for tomorrow?
Indians don't plan their actions. Don't you know that?
Stop fooling around.
Are you attending Suresh's victory party tomorrow?
Didn't you invite him?
People are scared to look straight into your eyes.
But here someone has attempted to kill you.
I believe nobody from our city would have dared to do this.
I can see their future is not so bright.
-Wait, What is it? -Naidu.
Wait here. I'll get his permission.
Sir, the new SP has come to meet you.
Police personnel have to get an appointment in order to meet me.
My name is Parasuram.
Generally, I don't take appointments.
I'm used to giving them, Naidu...
sir.
People adapt to their surroundings for survival.
Even you will change.
I've had many transfers, and I have changed a lot of people
but haven't changed myself.
Forget about me.
I'm here to enquire about your injuries.
A few external injuries cannot deter me, SP.
Were you attacked by someone?
What they did was just an attempt. That's it.
What I am going to do would be an attack.
You'll see.
Don't you know you must report to the police about attempted murder?
This is how I function, SP.
Get used to it.
A van that arrived from Bihar last week
and the people in that van have disappeared.
The CCTV on the road where you were attacked
has captured them entering in.
Are they alive... or have you killed them already?
Killing is not a big issue for me.
They came for me from another state.
Shouldn't I show them my hospitality?
Don't you know there is law and order in this land?
I guess it hasn't come to your knowledge
that here law stays in my order.
Things won't stay the same.
Men are opportunists.
Given a chance, one is capable enough
to send jitters to the core of the mightiest of empires.
A lot many are awaiting that one opportunity.
So, the attacks can happen anytime and from anywhere.
This is not a formal notice but just an informal warning.
Be careful.
You came to enquire about my well-being.
You may go if you are done with it, SP.
I came to meet you without any gifts. Please don't mind.
Next time I won't come with empty hands.
SP...
You can bring whatever you like,
but you will return empty-handed.
He was talking about CCTV and some people from Bihar.
What was that about, sir?
Come on, walk. Move.
So, what have you decided?
They won't utter a word. They are very stubborn.
You must use your strengths to stay alive,
but you are using them to get yourself killed.
The one who wields a weapon against me
or even has a thought of killing me
shouldn't stay alive.
Naidu, it's your father's death anniversary!
Something auspicious must be done on his death anniversary, so I did.
THE TRUTH
I still remember visiting this place with Dad.
Rachana, I know how important it is to you.
Come.
Recently I bought it at the bank auction...
just for you.
How did you know that I wanted to restart this place?
I just know.
Thank you.
Come.
How are you, Rachana?
Uncle?
I was very happy when Suresh told me that you are restarting the press.
Your father's whole life revolved around this truth.
I know, Uncle.
I've planned to launch a website and an app
along with this to cater to the present generation.
Journalism means driving ahead with a mission in mind.
There will be many obstacles in your path.
Will you be able to deal with them?
I know.
I have grown up watching the sea in Vizag.
I'm sure I have its resilience also.
Perfect.
-Did you find any other clue? -No, sir.
Use your brains while working.
If you delay it, they might attack Naidu again.
We won't let that happen.
Give us two days.
Leave.
I'll take your leave, sir.
Rachana.
Uncle?
Are you reopening the press?
Yes, Uncle.
Why do you want to start an unprofitable business?
Remember one thing,
every step in business should lead towards profits.
I'm not looking at profit and loss while reopening the press.
I am looking at social awareness.
Your father ruined his entire life chasing awareness and passion.
He separated your mother from her family.
Now you are making the same mistake as your father.
My father never made any mistake, Uncle.
He exposed the wrongdoers of this society.
Coming to family,
I came back to India only for the sake of our family.
If family is your priority,
then why don't you just marry Suresh and look after our businesses?
Social awareness sounds good only in books, not in practical life.
If our intent is right, then it will sound good in practical life too.
Okay, try your luck.
Rachana, why are you so late?
Get ready quickly. We'll be late for the party.
Okay.
-Suresh. -Yeah, Dad.
She is just like her father.
She is living life in a false notion of social welfare and philanthropy.
Be careful with her.
Okay, Dad.
Excuse me, do you know where Chandu lives?
Go straight and take a left.
It's this I think.
-What do you want, son? -Give me a cigarette.
Miss, do you know Chandu who lives here?
He hasn't been seen since the past few days.
Three days ago, I saw him and his sister leaving the house.
Did he mention where he was going?
He didn't say anything.
After his mother's death,
I haven't seen him going back to his home town.
Did you find any information?
He left with his sister.
If he is in town, he must have kept his sister somewhere safe.
But if he has left town,
we must find out the place where he could have gone.
If I find Chandu, I can expose Naidu.
Where are you Chandu?