[Car windshield shatters]
[Man groans]
[Uptempo action music]
You fool!
Do you think this town is your caste's fiefdom?
We are running a business under the guise of communism.
We both are rowdies!
Whoever strikes first, rules this place.
[Music continues]
[Sudden, sharp musical sting]
[Powerful drum beat]
♪ An eternal war sought our blood. ♪
♪ Each day, we strive toward the light of truth. ♪
♪ When shackles break, we rise as one, To strike the dark that dares to rise. ♪
♪ Come forth. ♪
[Instrumental music]
♪ Brother.. O brother.. ♪
What? You are contesting in student elections!?
It’s the gateway to politics.
Politics!?
Is this why you summoned us?
Looks like he forgot what caste he was born into.
Attending college instead of farming Itself is a big deal for our caste.
and you are dreaming of politics?
Let's go.
Have you ever heard of someone from our caste contesting in college elections?
Politics and elections are meant for Reddys only!
Politics is nobody's heirloom.
Anyone who's capable of solving people's problems can be in politics!
The leaders in the state are all about pride and vanity.
I want to be a leader who can serve for the progress of the society.
Your intentions may be noble.
But to get votes, you must attract the masses with rousing speeches.
Can you even converse for a minute without stammering ?
Politics isn't just about speeches, it's about having a vision!
It's about pragmatic ideas and the passion to turn them into reality.
Agreed, you've got it all!
But Politics require tactics and alliances.
Without that, you'll be crushed by Deepak Reddy.
You know he's backed by MLA Mahinder Reddy, right?
He's aiming to get elected unopposed yet again.
I am aware of all that. Are you guys with me or not?
We will back you because you are one of us. But that’s not enough.
How many votes does our caste really have in the entire college?
You can’t win with votes from just our caste!
[Music playing]
Our caste votes are thirty percent of the total. We decide the winner.
Why should we vote for you?
I'll fight for your pending scholarships.
I will improve the hostel facilities.
I will get the science lab funded.
You guys elected Deepak Reddy thrice.
What has he done for you so far?
Moreover, he is the MLA's nephew.
I’m offering you the mess-in-charge position and two council posts.
[Music playing]
[Upbeat music]
Kumar, back up a little. Be ready!
Catch it!
Yeah! Out!
Well done, Bhaskar.
Well done.
Get back to the boundary!
TNU Student Elections. Let’s vote for K. Krishnama Naidu’s panel.
LONG LIVE UISF!
Hey, Deepak!
Hey!
Who's Krishnama Naidu here?
Where are you from?
Why? Are you here for a marriage alliance?
You arrogant scoundrel!
[Cycles topple over]
[Heroic, uplifting music]
Hey...! - Hey!!
[Song playing]
[Music continues]
[Uptempo, heroic music]
You think you can win just by garnering hosteller votes?
Our Hero has totally forgotten about the day scholars!
We will show you what real politics is.
Let's go!
Some external influencers have been manipulating the elections for past 3 years.
Some people have taken advantage of our political apathy and management’s complicity.
With no one to raise voice on our behalf, our issues have been ignored for long.
But this year is going to be different.
On behalf of UISF,
our panel, under the leadership of our friend Krishnama Naidu,
is contesting to demonstrate what true student leadership stands for.
[Applause]
[Triumphant, uplifting music]
[Applause]
They are denying scholarships to hundreds of s... students under false pretexts.
M...M...
[mockingly imitates stammering]
What’s with the mumbling?
Got a bit of starting trouble?
[Mocking laughter]
They didn’t improve our hostel facilities d...despite having f...funds.
and even the Science lab... Ko...Ko...
Time up for Ko-ko dude, get down!
[Mocking laughter]
Who is this guy?
Krishna, a PhD student.
Here I am, s...standing up for your issues, but you are b...busy mocking my stutter!
If you can see the truth behind my stutter, vote for me.
Or else, vote for that idiot and keep laughing at your own peril.
Get lost.
They think they can change people’s minds!
You can’t do these speeches.
You must meet the students one-on-one and try to explain our agenda.
It's impossible to win without day scholars' votes.
We need a plan to grab their attention!
We don't even have funds for pamphlets!
I will take care of that.
♪ Oh enchantress, my heart slipped away, ♪
♪ touched by your charm, and faded into your spell. ♪
Will you let me join your party?
I have an idea for your campaign.
We are desperate for votes. If you have an idea, do let us know.
Along with your agenda, advertise that you are bringing popular film director
P. Raja Rao as Chief Guest for our college anniversary.
Also mention that Chitthoori Rangamma's daughter Anu Harika will perform on the stage.
This will increase your popularity among day scholars.
Entertainment is more important than content nowadays!
To sell content, the cover page must be flashy!
What's your age?
Eighteen!
We boys won't be this smart even at thirty-eight!
Sounds good, but how are we going to get Raja Rao?
It will be a disaster if we fail to bring him after announcing it.
Here's his guest house phone number.
He's shooting in 'Thalakona' forest for the next ten days.
My mother visited him yesterday.
I am sorry for laughing at your speech. I didn’t realise how sincere you are.
It's ok!
♪ What sorcery did you play? You've found a place in my heart. ♪
Who's she dude?
She is Chitthooru Rangamma's daughter.
She just joined the Arts group.
All the boys are crazy for her, but Nobody has the guts to talk to her.
Why?
Rangamma is MLA Mahinder Reddy's mistress.
This girl stays in his house too.
This trump card is all we need to win.
If she's backing you over the MLA's nephew, she must be into you, bro.
Cut it out, man!
She is doing this because she knows Deepak Reddy is a jerk!
Enough man!
We know something is cooking between you two.
She even apologized to you!
Hey, stop it man!
She apologized out of politeness, dude!
Enough already!
Let's get those banners up!
Rayudu, have you called his manager?
Did you test the sound? - Yeah, it's done.
Who tested it? - He did.
Did you test it?
Yes, perfect!
Hey, play the drums.
[Triumphant, uplifting music]
Our Chief Guest, Mr. P Raja Rao, has arrived at the university.
There's a slight change in the schedule since he's only available for 30 minutes.
First, I request the Dean to honour our Chief Guest.
Then Mr. Raja Rao will give his speech,
followed by a welcome dance by Kumari Anu Harika and the rest of the program.
Greetings! -Greetings!
Thank you. Thank you.
Hey, go check if Anu is ready. - Okay.
[Applause]
Thank you.
How dare you switch sides?!
Do you have any idea what my uncle is going to do to you!
What else is left for him to do to me?
It's my life, my choice and my vote!
Oh, is that so?
You arrogant bitch!
[Hard slap]
Who are you to control me?
Anu, ready?
She won’t be able to come!
So, you are planning to dance for him, huh?
[Tense music]
Leave me alone! Don't burn my saree...
I will kill you. Leave me!
Leave me.
Go dance now, you slut!
My film with RCR, "Veeragadha"–
Hail RCR!
completes 365 day run in Tirupati today.
So, students.
So, it's anniversary for me too.
Deepak is causing ruckus in Anu's room.
along with yours!
[Announcer] Now, for the first item on our program,
[Announcer] we have a Kuchipudi dance by Kumari Anu Harika, dedicated to our Chief Guest.
Go inform them that the dance is cancelled.
He will win if we cancel the program.
But we don't have the saree for the performance, Anu.
What do we do now?
[Dramatic music]
[Students cheer and whistle]
[Upbeat, joyful music playing]
♪ When I dance, Does your soul not quake?♪
[Uptempo music]
♪When I dance, Does your soul not quake?♪
♪Am I gentle, or am I fierce? From afar, I'm a mystery untold♪
♪When I dance, Does your soul not quake?♪
♪Beauty, beauty, beauty, beauty- A flame that pierces the velvet night.♪
♪The serpent sheds its skin with grace, Yet its beauty clings, refusing flight.♪
♪Beauty, beauty, beauty, beauty- A flame that pierces the velvet night.♪
♪The serpent sheds its skin with grace, Yet its beauty clings, refusing flight.♪
[Uptempo music]
[Uplifting music]
♪A vision of delight, a feast for the eyes, But to touch me is to flirt with demise.♪
♪What you see is a surface serene, But dive in, and it's an endless ocean.♪
♪Would you dive without knowing the depth, where secrets dwell and shadows creep?♪
♪Beauty, beauty, beauty, beauty- A flame that pierces the velvet night.♪
♪The serpent sheds its skin with grace, Yet its beauty clings, refusing flight.♪
♪Beauty, beauty, beauty, beauty- A flame that pierces the velvet night.♪
♪The serpent sheds its skin with grace, Yet its beauty clings, refusing flight.♪
♪When I dance, Does your soul not quake?♪
[Uptempo music] [Vocals]
Thank you, sir. Okay, sir.
Thank you.
[Students cheering!] - KKN! Zindabad! KKN! Zindabad!
It was outstanding. - Thank you.
You were amazing. - Thank you.
This is enough to sway the votes... - What?
I'm saying, this will make everyone vote for us.
That's great Krishna. -Thank you.
Actually, I must thank you. Thank you so much, Krishna.
Thank you.
Yes!
Thank you. Thank you, man.
Long Live UISF!
[Students cheering!] - KKN! Zindabad! KKN! Zindabad!
Who puts up posters of a Telugu hero in our state?
Who else? Those Andhra students.
Here in Karnataka, our Rajavardhan is the only hero.
[Triumphant, uplifting music]
RCR! Zindabad!
[RCR’s popular movie dialogue]
Hello.
He answered the call. Here, talk to him.
Hello.
I'm Gouri, I am Vaishnavi's classmate.
What's your surname?
My surname!?
Yes. Why are you hesitant?
It's Sooravaram, sir... Sooravaram Gouri
What do you want?
I got engaged. I'm calling to inform Vaishnavi about it.
Ask her to come here.
Your friend is on the line.
Talk to her.
Hello.
Hello, Vaishnavi. How are you?
I'm alright.
Did they beat you?
No...
Are you eating on time?
No...
Why?
They are not feeding you?
They are.
But I'm refusing to eat until they accept our marriage!
Please save me from this hell!!
I'll come and get you soon. Please don't cry.
Come!
I will slay you in front of her and cut off her mangalsutra.
Scoundrel!
[Telephone hangs up with a click]
My in-laws are begging me to visit them.
Bro,
come here once.
They didn't spare a single poster in the town.
Our boys are ready to go to war with those kannadigas.
Do you know who did this?
That Kannada batch.
Yes, but which ones from the Kannada batch?
Let's thrash every one of them until we find out who did it!
You do realize they could thrash all the Telugu guys too, right?
Why should the innocent be dragged into this?
To fish out those scoundrels,
we just need to dip our hands in the same "bull shit".
[Uplifting music]
[RCR popular movie dialogue]
♪ RCR movie song ♪
Guys, Kannada batch!
Bloody hell!
Come on...
♪ RCR movie song ♪
Are you medical students or rowdies? What's this mayhem?
Did you come here from Andhra to study or to ruin our college's reputation?
Do you know what the cost of the damages is?
It's 9800 rupees.
Who the hell is going to pay for this?
Your RCR?
Who the hell is RCR man?
Why will you celebrate his birthday on our campus?
Did you forget that you are in Karnataka?
Sir, we'll celebrate RCR's birthday no matter where we are.
They disrespected our hero by smudging cow dung on his face.
It is not his face, it is just a poster!
Sir, will you feel the same way if someone throws cow dung at your God's poster?
You are comparing a movie star to God?
Yes, sir.
We don't know how Lord Rama or Krishna looks like.
We see our Gods in his face.
They also respect Rajvardhan like God.
He is their Rama and Krishna.
You mean to say this is a war between gods?
No, I can't take this lightly.
This college's reputation is above your fights and your future.
I must make a classic example out of you,
All of you are dismissed, and none of you will ever be a doctor,
anywhere on this planet.
Sir...please sir.
Sir.. sir..
My mother will commit suicide sir.
I am a merit student sir,
my mother is a daily labour, sir.
Please sir, spare me sir. just give me one chance, sir.
[Weeping softly]
Yes, you are a scholarship student, where is your focus man?
Is Rajavardhan going to save you now?
Please sir...
Sir!
I am responsible for the whole thing.
I was the first to deface Rajvardhan's posters.
They didn't do it.
[Somber, dramatic music]
You just need to punish me, sir.
Not them.
Because I am the one who instigated this fight.
How can you be so reckless being such a good student?
To separate you from this gang,
I am transferring you to Tirupati TN University to complete your house surgeon.
Sir...
Please transfer me too, sir.
I'm the one who held the dung tray, sir!
Sir...
one small request.
We are not done with the RCR’s birthday celebrations, sir.
[Uplifting music]
[All together] Sir! Sir! Sir! Please, sir!
I'm sorry.
Thanks for saving me brother.
It's okay.
I can’t treat you like an enemy after learning about your background.
Hail RCR!
Hail Rajvardhan!
Hail RCR! Hail RCR!!
Hail Rajvardhan!! - Hail Rajvardhan!!
Thirumala Nayaka University,
The student body election counting is almost complete.
The election results will be officially announced shortly.
[Uplifting music]
[Slap]
Scoundrel!
Look at their confidence.
They're all set with fireworks to celebrate after the results.
What if we win?
Trust me, you won't face that problem!
You already look frustrated by your impending loss!
[People laughing]
The college student election counting is complete.
Candidate K. Krishnama Naidu has garnered 2,300 votes.
Keep the fireworks ready.
His opponent,
the incumbent Deepak Reddy has garnered 2453 votes.
We won!!
R. Deepak Reddy has been elected as secretary with a majority of 153 votes.
He is requested to meet the administration along with his panel.
Hail Deepak Reddy!
Guys, stop it.
Hail Deepak Reddy!
It seems someone was dreaming of a feast, just by looking at a sparrow in the sky,
and that sparrow ended up shitting on his face before flying away.
Hey, play the music!
[Drums playing]
[Uplifting music]
How did we lose?
Something is fishy!
[Music swelling]
[Heroic, uplifting music]
Congratulations Reddy.
Congratulations, joint secretary Basava Rayudu!
Are you shocked?
You offered them the position of Mess-in-charge and two council memberships.
In addition to that,
I offered him Joint Secretary post.
And here we are!
[Uplift music]
You better go back to farming That's where you belong.
Politics is all about strategy, alliances, and caste equations.
Not vision or agenda.
That's how it goes, be it college politics or Delhi!
[Crackling of fireworks]
Hail Deepak Reddy!
Politics is all about strategy, alliances, and caste equations
Not vision or agenda.
That's how it goes, be it college politics or Delhi!
[Tense, dramatic music]
[Music swells dramatically]
[Music continues]
[Suspenseful music playing]
Are there any grave external threats to the country?
No.
The country is under grave threat from internal enemies.
I will not let them defeat me!
Is this about your disqualification by the High Court ?
Ira ji, in a democracy
Sometimes, the opposition wins. and it must win!
Isn't it the very essence of democracy?
Who said the country is ready for democracy?
Who are we to decide that?
Who else will decide that?
I am the mother of this nation...
and a very strict one at that.
For God's sake, what did we fight for with the British?
This!
And what you do with this will decide
whether you wake up in Raj Bhavan tomorrow or not.
[Tense, dramatic music]
[Music continues]
[Tense, dramatic music]
And who says dictatorship isn't leadership?
[Dramatic music continues]
[Dramatic music Ends]
[Sharp musical sting]
♪ An eternal war sought our blood. ♪
♪ Each day, we strive toward the light of truth. ♪
♪ When shackles break, we rise as one — To strike the dark that dares to rise. ♪
♪ Come forth. ♪
[Instrumental music]
[Uptempo, heroic music]
♪ Brother.. O brother.. ♪