[Tense music slowly builds]
The new president of 16 unions, Mr. Vakada Mahesh is here.
Get a chair for him.
[Chair slams]
Did you ask the Rickshaw Pullers Colony to vacate, Mr. Chowdary?
[Tense music continues]
I am the municipal chairman, right?
It’s my duty.
Such damages are inevitable when we do development work as per law.
[Man sighs]
This rice mill happens to be in the temple’s lands.
[Dramatic musical sting]
Looks like the laws don’t apply to you, Mr. Chowdary.
[Confrontational music]
You don't seem to know politics well.
They should get their land deeds within a week.
[Tense music]
Or else?
[Whistling]
[Intense action music]
Why have you stopped working?
None of the unions of the porters,
lorry drivers and owners will cooperate with you until this problem is solved.
They won't allow any outsiders as well.
Sanitation workers won’t clean your house.
You can stew in your own stench as you contemplate your actions. .
Let the law work for us too.
Are you threatening me in the name of union?
I have learnt it from you.
Give one lakh rupees to my guys as the fee for this settlement.
Gopi, collect it.
[Tense, percussive music]
Have a seat.
Why are you working under him?
We are not working under him, We are working WITH him.
Bullshit. You are just foot soldiers.
[Dramatic musical stings]
He is the don and you are his lackeys running his errands.
He used to be a nobody.
Now he is bossing over our caste, and you guys are being his stooges.
Aren’t you ashamed of yourselves?
You have power in the union
and the backing of the students and the workers.
If you follow my advice, Our caste will hold you in high regard.
[Solemn, tense music]
He asked for one lakh rupees.
I am giving you two lakhs.
This isn’t for any settlement he did.
This is for upholding the honor of our caste.
[Dramatic, emotional music]
[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.. ♪
You're the richest businessman among the Telugu people.
Every person in the state reads your newspaper every day.
Our party is in the grip of the Reddy caste.
Our caste is in the top position when it comes to
film industry, business, and agriculture.
But we have zero power when It comes to politics.
My aim is to fix this, Mr. Rao.
How do you plan to do that?
If stalwarts from our caste, like you, lend your support to me,
we can establish a new party by the next elections
and seize the power, Mr. Rao.
I'm a businessman who can zoom ahead at jet speed.
But the government is forcing me to go at a bullock cart's pace.
At one point,
I considered starting a new party myself to improve things.
But I'm not enough to accomplish that.
Neither are you.
It's not enough to be in the right caste to win in politics, Babu Rao.
Iravati...
Andhra Pradesh is Iravati's stronghold.
To breach that fortress,
We need an earthquake.
We need a force of nature that is way more powerful than either of us.
I'm waiting for that moment.
Sir!
Thank you so much!
One is for you and the other is for Krishnama Naidu from Chandrapalem.
Win the election this time.
Let’s see if the miracle we are waiting for
manifests by next election.
That Krishnama Naidu is not worth our attention.
He won't even get his security deposit back.
Why do you want to bet on a losing horse?
I will encash both the cheques.
I will secure a huge victory as per your wish.
I'll take your leave.
[Person walks down stairs]
Here is a spineless cobra that uses the name of the caste
just to gain power and money.
He won’t hesitate to trample his own people for his gain.
Cancel the second cheque we gave to him.
Ok sir.
Mom!
Mom! Mom!
I bought Chenchu Ramayya here to buy our land.
Where's Dad?
He knew you would do something like this.
He set off into the forest, far away from you.
He said he'll come back after your deadline for nomination passes.
Why do you want to sell the land anyway?
It’s not like it’s for a wedding in the family!
Don't be foolish. We're not selling anything! Get lost!
Why did you waste my time like this?
I came here all the way for no reason! Ridiculous!
Mahendra Reddy's family have been landlords for three generations!
He can even pay 100 rupees per vote to secure victory.
A rat can’t win a fight with an elephant!
Why can't you guys put some sense into him?
All you do is egg him on!
You call yourself his friends!! Get lost!
[Dramatic, emotional music]
We collected 1,200 rupees from our end, Naidu.
And we collected 2,000 rupees.
We're begging around just to pay the deposit.
How will we manage the campaigning?
Let’s put our best foot forward.
Don't give up.
We have an idea to get the rest of the deposit money.
[Announcer] One, two, three... hello, everyone!
- Greetings! - Greetings! [All]
Every Sankranti, our beloved MLA Mahender Reddy sir hosts a bicycle race!
This year we have 10 young men as participants.
Claps!
[Clapping and cheering]
Third prize is 500 rupees!
Second prize is 1,000 rupees!
First prize is 2,000 rupees!
Interestingly, Krishnama Naidu, who is contesting to be an MLA
against Mahendra Reddy, is also participating!
Hey, Krishna!
Even if you win the race, you'll lose in the elections anyway!
[Mocking laughter from the crowd]
Give up your B-form now
and Mahendra sir will give you 5,000 rupees immediately.
Why are you laughing? It’s a fact.
Now, Mahendra sir will start the race!
Whistles! Whistles!
[crowd cheering and clapping]
[Whistle blows]
Claps! Claps!
Wah! the boys are racing ahead on their cycles like horses!
Krishnama Naidu is leading.
Even though he may not win the elections
he is highly determined to win this bicycle race.
Even though Naidu’s pockets are empty,
Looks like he has great strength in his calves.
Race looks very tight.
Krishnama Naidu is trying to get ahead of everyone.
But Ramaraju is not far behind!
- He is trying very hard to win even now. - Come on, faster!
Come on! Faster!
The first round ends here!
Venkatadri moves ahead, overtaking Rama Raju—
and Krishnama Naidu is right behind them!
[Bicycle clatters]
Oh no, Krishnama Naidu fell down.
Hey, what's going on?
[Tense race music builds]
He is in the last position due to the mishap.
Krishnama Naidu is pedalling hard now to gain the lost ground.
He crossed Ramana. He crossed Venkatadri too.
Looks like he is on a mission here!
He is dashing ahead like a bullet.
All the participants are giving their best.
Our race has entered 13th round.
People of all ages are encouraging participants, by whistles and claps.
Krishnama Naidu is trying hard to reach the first position.
But, Venkateswara Rao appears to be leading now.
Ramesh is crossing Gogineni Raja and he is giving tough competition.
Both of them seem to have crossed Ramaraju.
Will Krishnama Naidu defeat these three and take the first place?
Or those three share the first three places? We got to wait and see.
Krishnama Naidu can get the money for his nomination fee only by winning this.
We are in the endgame now.
- Public is eagerly watching to see the winner. - KKN! KKN!
You got to further encourage them with your whistles and claps.
They are here now...
Is it going to be Krishnama Naidu or Ramaraju?
It is Krishnama Naidu.
[Crowd cheering and shouting]
Hail KKN!
- Hail KKN! - Winner is Rama Raju!
Winner is Rama Raju!
Rama Raju is the winner!
Hail KKN!
Rama Raju is the winner!
Hail KKN!
Rama Raju is the winner!
What? Are you blind, you moron?!
They are doing this on purpose!
You are disqualified since you came in contact another player!
How can you disqualify me when he is the one who fell one me?
I don't care. You both are disqualified!
Disqualified, my foot!
[Chaos]
You scoundrel!
- How dare you? - Stop it.
[Sounds of fighting and chaos]
Hey, leave him.
Hey stop it.
[Sounds of fighting and chaos]
Hey stop it.
Stop it.
It's their competition, they decide the rules!
[Tense music]
We were foolish to enter this race! Let's go!
Third prize winner is Ramesh Babu! He wins 500 rupees!
Give a round of applause!
[Cheering and clapping]
How can we just let them go?
What else can we do?
They're the ones organizing the competition.
Second prize winner is Gogineni Raja! He wins 1,000 rupees!
[Cheering and clapping]
First prize winner is Rama Raju! He won 2,000 rupees!
[Cheering and clapping]
Happy Sankranthi to everyone on behalf of Mahender Reddy.
- Bro, hand me the mic for a bit? - Here.
Krishnama Naidu, wherever you are, please come to the dais once..
Brother Krishnama Naidu!
Please come to the dais once.
You won the race, brother!
I hope you will win the elections too.
Take this! -What is this Raju?
I wish for your success!
Long live KKN! Long live KKN! Long live KKN! Long live KKN!
Mahendra Reddy, step down! Mahendra Reddy, step down!
Long live KKN! Long live KKN! Long live KKN! Long live KKN!
[Firecrackers popping]
- MSR! - Long live!
- Rami Reddy! Rami Reddy! - Long live!
[Loud slap]
- Rami Reddy! - Long live!
- Basi Reddy! - Long live.
- MSR! - Long live!
[Crowd chanting slogans loudly]
Basi Reddy! Basi Reddy! - Down! Down!
- Basi Reddy! Basi Reddy! - Down! Down!
Get the hell out, you bastard!
[Intense action music with sounds of fighting]
Stop it, guys!
[chaos]
Stop it, guys!
Move, idiot.
Stop!
[chaos]
Stop it, guys!
[BOOM!]
Lathi charge!
[chaos]
Hey!
[Intense action music with sounds of fighting]
[Intense action music]
You rascal!
[Vehicle window shatters]
Who are you? Who sent you?
Speak up—or die!
Speak up! Who sent you?
I'll! I will tell you!
Sub-Inspector Sri Ramulu sent me to throw the bomb.
He paid me 1,000 rupees.
[Chair slams]
File a complaint about your Sub-Inspector!
Confess!
What’s the complaint about, Mr. Reddy?
I already have his dying declaration—
that your father hired him to set off the bomb.
[gunshot]
- Constable! - Yes, sir!
Take his fingerprint!
[Somber, emotional music]
Your father is a don only until he has
MLA Basi Reddy's support.
Go get a bail now if you can! Go!
You called me a criminal and a thug.
Then what do you call him?
Don't you see?
If we don't win this election, they will wipe our entire existence.
Everyone born in this country has a force behind him.
It’s his caste!
You need that force behind you if you want to win any election!
Go do that first! Go!
[Gentle, hopeful music]
Look, Rami Reddy, the mutton is delicious for sure.
The fish curry is great too.
And we got to enjoy premium imported alcohol.
In return for this feast, do you expect us to abandon
Basi Reddy who comes from a Hindu lineage,
and join you, whose family converted to Christianity?
If you stay with Basi Reddy, you will only get Reddy votes.
But if all of you support me,
We will also get Christian votes.
Think about it.
Who will be the more powerful leader to represent you?
Will it be Basi Reddy or me?
[Thoughtful, emotional music]
Just because I'm a Christian, doesn't mean I'm not a Reddy.
What do you say?
Brother, here...
Fine.
We will think about it.
He has devoted his life to public service for the last 25 years.
You know him only as a political leader.
But for me, he's a great man who treated my mother like a sister.
He loved me like a father.
Mr. Mahendra Reddy is the reason I'm so successful today.
[Crowd cheering and whistling]
What a script! She's so shameless!
Money and opportunities not only change people
but color their memories too.
You all wanted me to dance to my new song, right?
– Well, do you? – Yes! We want it! We want it! [All cheering]
I will dance.
If you vote for Mahendra Reddy and help him win
then I'll surely come back and dance.
- We will vote! - We will!
Every one of us will vote for Mahender Reddy.
Here..
Not just our supporters—
even our opponents are listening to this speech.
[Crowd laughing mockingly]
What else can we do when you are doing this in front of our office! You idiot.
Don't waste your vote on these losers.
Vote for us instead!
[Dramatic music]
You guys don't hesitate to ask if you need money for transport expenses.
Your drivers and other workers have already switched sides!
Despite being very busy with the shooting,
Harika is campaigning hard for me.
That's why she deserves a brand-new Premier Padmini car!
[Tense, dramatic underscore]
- Come this side... - Hey, don't push.
Move, step back.
You go back. Hey, move...
Move, step back.
Hey, you go on...
Go on...
Brother!
What's this?
Reddy sent it. He asked you to call him once.
This stammering fool won because of my money!
Take it back. He can spend it on his campaign.
His father might say tomorrow
that I won because of his money.
That'll break my heart.
Take it back.
How could you do that?
We don't have money even to get ink for writing on walls.
You refused the money that fell in your lap!
There is one thing more sacrosanct than money or victory.
Self-respect.
Ahhh! Self-respect?
We can never win with this kind of ego!
I was a fool to trust in you!
This is such a waste of time!
This is all I could gather.
Where did you get this money from?
I am too old to wear jewellery anyway.
It's okay even if you lose.
But make sure you don't owe money to anyone.
You can buy more jewellery for me if you win.
[Emotional music]
I think he was hurt by what your father said on the day he got B-Form.
What did my dad say?
He was just upset that you didn't get a seat.
What did he say?
He said something about “that stammering fool
not being better than my son.”
Why are you smiling?
My dad is hung up on Krishna’s stammering.
He doesn’t understand Krishna’s heart.
[Somber music]
It doesn't matter whether I win or lose.
But Naidu should win.
Campaign hasn't started yet but people are already scheming.
Raidu and his men have joined hands with Mahendra Reddy.
Would you bet on a horse even after you know it's going to lose?
Do you feel you'll lose?
The way they are spending money,
the public perception is that we will lose.
We must change that first.
How do we do that?
The only thing they can’t buy with the money is
people's trust.
We'll fight their flamboyance with poverty.
We'll face their extravagance with humility.
We don't have jeeps and bikes like them.
We'll go to every village and every house on our bicycles.
If needed, we’ll campaign on foot with placards in hand.
Let's greet every voter like he is our family.
[Tense, percussive music]
Back in school, we read about the Delhi Sultans in our history books.
Now we’re watching it live—Rahul Basu handed over power to his daughter Iravati Basu.
Next in line? Her son, Sandeep Basu.
And after him? Probably another Basu.
This is the kind of 'democracy' Basi Reddy’s party wants to serve us!
'We'll eat leftover food in their homes'
'and sleep in their courtyards on mats.'
'We will remind them that we all have the same roots.'
Do you know how long has it been since we got our freedom?
It's been 30 years.
Do you think our lives have changed?
'We don't have roads. We're still living in darkness.'
'Your children don't go to school.'
Do we have hospitals we can run to when we're sick?
Why?
You've been voting for Mahendra Reddy for 15 years,
so why hasn’t anything changed in your lives?
This is not real democracy!
This is a kind of monarchy that only few families enjoy!
Development isn’t about fancy buildings in Delhi,
nor about businesses that only benefit the rulers' friends!
'While others tempt the voters with money'
'let us enlighten them about development that will'
'free them from the chains of poverty!'
We need a leader who is one among us; who can understand our pain and suffering!
We don't want those landlords!
Who will you vote for?
- We'll vote for you! - For you!
- They will vote for you, sir. - For you, sir!
Thank you.
Let's prove we are their servants, not their rulers.
Help me win just once,
and I’ll prove how a government should truly serve its people!
[Tense music with sounds of chaos]
[Door creaks open]
Oh, my god! Bombs!
- What happened? - The house is filled with bombs!
Someone called.. Phone.. Somebody..
What are you talking about?
They said our house is rigged with bombs!
Everyone, stay where you are! Don’t move!
[Fearful sigh]
[Suspenseful music]
'Crude country bombs come in various shapes and sizes.'
'Some look like coconuts and some like papayas.'
'Some look like bananas and some like brinjals.'
'Some come in tiffin boxes and some as firecrackers.'
'Some are kept in silencers and some look like dog poop.'
'If Rami Reddy was in jail and Siva Reddy was outside'
'all those bombs would have gone off by now.'
Our Master’s dream is to see Rami Reddy as a politician.
The voting is tomorrow.
We want our sir to cast the first vote for his son.
That's our sentiment.
'You have 30 minutes.'
If you don't release Siva Reddy sir, confess your sins
and dismiss yourself from your position in the next 30 minutes
I won't tell you where the other bombs are.
You'll know when they go off.
[Music builds to a crescendo]
[Prison gates creak open]
[Triumphant, heroic music]
One who gets scared easily cannot be an Alpha, Sub-Inspector!
We owe 270 rupees to the printing press.
We spent 621 rupees on flags, scarves, and banners.
And 105 rupees to the painter who painted party sign on the walls.
We're behind on office rent for three months, that's 500 rupees.
Sir, the money for the tea...
And we owe 180 rupees to the tea stall guy.
- We'll pay by tomorrow. - Ok sir.
We must pay 1000 rupees for the cutouts and -
I'm sorry about what my dad said, Naidu.
Hey, how come you're here?
You don't need to apologize for what he said.
I returned the money so I don't have to hear such things again.
You know how he is, right?
I know him and I know you too.
What are you doing here on the counting day?
We will celebrate together if we win.
And if one of us loses, I thought the other one can console him.
What if both of you lose?
We will drown our sorrows in booze and sleep.
[Laughter]
[On Radio] 'Legislative assembly elections were held statewide last week.'
'After the second round of counting was completed'
'Iravati Basu's Indian Democratic Party(I)'
'is in the lead in around 280 constituencies.'
'The original Indian Democratic Party that expelled Iravati'
'is in the lead in just 6 constituencies.'
'This is an update after the fourth round of counting.'
'Iravati Party has won in 52 constituencies'
'and is in the lead in 220 constituencies.'
'The original IDP that expelled Iravati...'
' is in the lead in just one constituency.'
'After the ninth round of counting'
'M.S. Rami Reddy, a candidate representing the original IDP'
'is in the lead in Pulicherla constituency with 30,000 votes majority.'
'Krishnama Naidu, who contested from Chandrapalem constituency'
'is behind independent candidate Mahendra Reddy by 5,000 votes.'
Don't worry, Naidu.
Three rounds of counting are still left.
'After the 12th round, M.S. Rami Reddy is in the lead with
a majority of 23,000 votes.'
'Krishnama Naidu is still behind by 3,000 votes.'
'The counting has reached its final round.'
[Emotional, slow music]
Maybe...
I am not cut out for politics like everyone says, Reddy.
'IDP Iravati Party has successfully won 240 seats'
'and is in the lead for 40 other seats.'
'This is a big blow for the original Indian Democratic Party'
'that expelled Mrs. Iravati Basu.'
'After the 14th round of counting'
'M.S. Rami Reddy from Pulicherla,'
'contesting against Ira Party candidate Basi Reddy,'
'achieved a great victory margin with 22,000 votes.'
'M.S. Rami Reddy is the only candidate who'
'contested on behalf of the original IDP and won.'
'IDP Iravati Party came out victorious by winning 250 seats!'
'Only one seat’s result is yet to be determined in the final round.'
'As the competition was neck-to-neck in Chandrapalem constituency'
'the final round of counting is keeping everyone on the edge of their seat'
'The Chandrapalem counting Was a thrill-a-minute ride.’
'After 6 rounds of recounting, The results are finally announced.’
'Mahendra Reddy had won the seat the last four times.'
'Where as his opponent Krishnama Naidu got a seat through IDP(I) Youth quota’
'He was declared the winner by a majority of mere 332 votes!’
[Loud cheering]
Congrats Naidu.
[Instrumental music playing]
Nagaraju!
We won.
Why is he here?
[Dramatic music sting]
50,000 rupees.
How many fake notes can you get for this money?
We can get five lakhs worth of fake notes.
They're distributing money, right?
Go and join their party.
Distribute those fake notes on their behalf.
[Upbeat, heroic music]
'Some voters have complained to the police that'
'the money Mahendra Reddy distributed were fake notes’
'Journalists' inquiry revealed that many voters felt betrayed'
'and voted for Krishnama Naidu in the last minute.'
What are you going to do in that party, Reddy!
Why don’t you jump ship? Let’s join hands
to accomplish our goals
I would rather be a big fish in the small pond.
I will stay here and fight against your dynastic party.
'Breaking news.'
'While respectfully accepting the people's decision'
'the original Indian Democratic Party President,'
'Mr. Prashant Patel has announced that'
'the original party is being merged with Iravati’s Party.'
'This ends the special election bulletin of All India Radio'
[laughter]
[Train honking]
Oh Lord,
we pray, that you bless your servant's new journey,
holding your hand, and lead him in the right path
so that in this new career which you have blessed him with,
the enemies he encounters may be turned into friends.
[prayer chanting]
[Chanting]
[Emotional, hopeful music]
Amen.
I'll take your leave.
I'll call you once I get there.
See you, mom!
Okay Mom.
- NK, bye. - Take care.
[Crowd Chanting] Long live RCR! Long live RCR!
- Congrats Naidu! - Yeah!
Krishnama Naidu! - Zindaabad!!
Show our caste’s power in the Assembly, brother.
Okay, Brother.
Krishnama Naidu! - Zindaabad!!
See you, the train is about to leave.
What’s the point of me setting up RCR’s cut outs near theatres,
pouring milk, fighting, and getting rusticated from college?
After a point, people cannot see beyond caste, Naidu.
Do you think we can't break those walls, Reddy?
[Train honking]
Let's see if we can break those walls,
or they end up breaking us!
[Upbeat vocal triumph music]