'Our caste has just begun to establish its identity.'
'They killed your brother just when we were getting stronger.'
For 30 years, we were treated like laborers in Vijayawada
under Chowdary's leadership.
[Thunder cracks]
Just when everybody is accepting you as their leader
Rickshaw pullers colony settlement didn't go through.
Gopi and Mohan are interfering with the settlement
confident that their caste will support them.
[Dramatic musical sting]
[Thunder rumbles]
Everyone will suffer if you make it a caste issue.
We have laborers on our side.
They have politicians and businessmen on their side.
It's best that both castes work together without unwarranted provocations.
My brother died because he didn't realize this trick.
[Tense, somber music playing]
Call them for a meeting and settle this amicably.
You don't have to be so favorable to them
just because you married a girl from their caste.
[Dramatic action music]
What do you want me to do?
Kill them both?
[Suspenseful music playing]
I took care of Mohan.
Now we can call Gopi here for the “compromise”.
[Indistinct chatter]
Hey babe!
[Chuckles]
Let me know if there are any new girls, I will visit in the evening.
- Okay, dear. - Go now!
[Gunshot]
[Commotion]
[Intense action music]
[Gunshot]
[Gunshots]
[Music intensifies]
[Struggling grunts]
[Dramatic musical sting]
[Ominous, grand music playing]
[Dramatic percussive music]
His name is Konda Reddy!
He's a landlord who is looting people and the government!
He's a savage monster that kills people who oppose him
and drinks up their blood!
This is a judgement by the public court for his wicked deeds!
[Impactful thud]
This is MLA Keshava Reddy.
He is a criminal who won elections by
threatening voters and rigging the elections.
He is a vile man who uses his power to support these landlords
that torture common people!
This is the verdict in public court for his deeds.
He is a Sub-Inspector only in name.
In reality, he's a dog that licks their shoes!
He's a vicious beast that wears the police uniform only to
harass and kill the innocent people
as per his masters’ instructions.
This is people's judgement
for his wicked deeds!
[Terrified screams]
- Red Salute! - Red Salute!
[Intense, dramatic 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.. ♪
[Anu Harika's song plays on TV]
Make a call and find out if your friend is on the way.
They must be on their way.
I don't like this song!
Hey!
Don't watch if you don't like it.
Why are you stopping me?
Seems like you can’t take your eyes away from this witch.
What has gotten into you?
I know all about your love story!
What do you know?
That you guys were in love back in the college days.
and that you still keep meeting her.
Who told you about this?
How does it matter? It doesn’t change the truth.
The truth depends on the person’s perspective.
Everybody is gossiping about what happened
between you two during our wedding.
What do you think happened?
Right before the sacred ceremony!
Disgusting!
Enjoy!
You can live with her. I am going home!
Hey, listen, Rami! Are you out of your mind?
It's true that I fell in love with her in college when I was naive.
You're all I think about since the day we met.
Like I should believe that! I know where your heart is! Watch her!
Let me tell you what happened that day.
Rami, which idiot poisoned your mind?
Rami..
Not an idiot, Naidu,
It’s your best friend.
I told her everything!
If he hadn't told me what happened that day
this prank would've turned into reality.
This is ridiculous!
Let that be. I am going home for a different reason though.
Light, heartwarming music playing]
Congrats, brother.
Ugadi wishes, Naidu.
I want a boy!
[Everyone chuckles]
No, sweetie, you shouldn't spit it out.
Yuck! It's bitter!
It's not just bitter, it's a combination of different tastes.
Just like our life.
Reddy, does she need life lessons at this age?
She'll become a monk when she grows up.
Radha, what do you want to be when you grow up?
I'll become the Chief Minister!
- Oh! - Wow!
Will you appoint your dad and uncle as ministers?
I'll think about it.
Think about it?
How are you, Mother-in-law? Happy Ugadi!
Best wishes to you too!
[Light, curious music]
- My precious! Are you keeping well? - All good, mom!
Where is my father-in-law?
He's in with visitors in the garden. He'll be back soon. Sit down.
What's going on over there?
Some discussion about a new party.
They're asking him to campaign for them. Didn't you know?
[Gentle, mysterious music]
How can my father-in-law campaign for their party against me?
We tried talking him out of it.
He's at the peak of his career.
We told him not to give up the income from movies
and get into the murky world of politics.
He curtly responded that it’s 'public service'.
We still have three unmarried daughters.
Maybe you can talk him out of it.
He leaves tomorrow early morning for a shoot in Ooty.
I'm afraid it will be out of our hands by the time he's back.
[Low, tense music playing]
Dear!
You forgot the car keys!
It will come in handy while campaigning against me.
He can keep that!
[Tense, sad music]
[Grand, epic, inspiring orchestral music]
A NEW PARTY IN TELUGU STATE
CBR & RCR TO CONDUCT A PRESS MEET ON THE 29TH
CBR'S NEW PARTY WITH RCR? WHAT WILL SON-IN-LAW DO?
Thank you.
Congratulations sir.
Come, Naidu, have this sweet.
For what? Did you start a new party as well?
I wish I were that powerful.
My portfolio just got upgraded.
Congrats. We'll talk later.
[Tense background music]
[Phone ringing]
Hello?
Looks like your father-in-law is aiming arrows at me.
Is he using you as a bow.
No, madam.
I'm not a fool to follow a buffoon like Babu Rao.
Is your father-in-law a fool then?
Yes, madam.
I hope I can trust you.
I am on your side, madam.
[Dramatic musical sting]
The elections are in nine months.
And they haven't even decided their party name yet.
Forget RCR, that buffoon won't win even if God himself campaigns for him.
- Don't pay attention to this, Naidu. - I have to, Reddy.
I would have joined him if he had any chance of winning.
That buffoon wants to be Chief Minister and this man wants to campaign.
He will lose, but he will destroy my political career.
This party is filled with Reddy caste. It’s not easy for me like it’s for you.
[Tense music]
When is he coming back from Ooty?
We will try to talk some sense into him.
He's going to a press meet directly from the airport.
[Crowd cheering]
[Crowd chanting: “RCR! RCR!”]
Why are they behaving like
he's the Chief Minister candidate, and I'm just a worker.
Couldn’t you have bribed some people
and make them cheer for me?
You didn't tell me to, sir.
It’s not like I'm an actor with loads of money to bribe.
They're not here because they were bribed with money.
They spent their own money to come here.
Fair enough.
People go crazy for movie actors. There he is.
Move aside!
Welcome!
This way, father-in-law!
[Crowd cheering]
Please come.
This is our car.
Oh no! Oh my!
Huh! Move aside.
Hey idiot.
Move aside.
[Crowd cheering]
Why are they so crazy about actors?! Crazy people!
[Crowd cheering]
[Intense, dramatic music with crowd cheering]
It’s just a press meet!
I wonder how such a big crowd ended up here.
They have so much love for me in their hearts.
A little hope is enough to set them off like erupting volcanoes.
Here you are.
What's this?
Your speech.
I acted in more than 300 films.
I also directed and produced more than 10 movies.
Do you think I won't be able to say few words unless you give me a script?
I didn't mean that.
We just don't want you to forget some important points.
Why don’t you read it out for me?
[Soft laughter]
Greetings to the respected journalists.
Our state is currently under the grip of the central government
and it is absolutely necessary to have a local political party
that will bring recognition to our state.
Just as you have great affection for me as a cinema actor
I have the same amount of respect for Chekuri Babu Rao
as he is a capable of taking our state to great heights.
And this is the most important part.
I request all my fans to vote for his new ‘Prajaswamyam’ party
and expel Indian Democratic Party from the state.
Move, move aside.
Please... Move aside.
All of them are your supporters.
I guess my supporters got left behind.
People go gaga over movie stars!
[Crowd cheering loudly]
Looking at the crowd, I don't think we'll reach the venue today.
What can we do? We have no choice!
- Son-in-law! - Yes, father-in-law!
Is there a public ground nearby?
'There is Gymkhana ground, sir.'
Turn the car around.
But we have a press meet scheduled!
Let’s announce it to the public directly.
Turn the car around.
How can we make the arrangements so quickly?
Stage! We need a stage!
[Music intensifies]
[Crowd chanting] RCR! RCR!
[Upbeat instrumental music]
He has no clue about politics. I hope he doesn’t make a fool of himself.
But he has got a crazy fan following for sure!
Father-in-law!
Greetings to Telugu people!
Heartiest greetings to Telugu youth!
Salutations to Telugu people’s affection!
[Crowd erupts in cheers and whistles]
Seeing the oppressed, crushed by untouchability,
raising their voices for rights yet fading like the living dead..
I could no longer bear it.
Watching the backward castes,
their eyes bereft of hope, drained of all strength and spirit..
I could not stay silent.
It deeply saddens me when I see women facing injustice
the women who make up half of our population!
My heart fills up with deep sorrow and pain.
My emotions surged beyond control.
For you..
I am here for you my brothers and sisters!
[Crowd erupts in cheers and whistles]
[Rousing music plays] [Crowd cheering loudly]
From the sweat of labourers
and from the tireless toiling of our hard workers
Our Veera Telugu Party has risen.
[Crowd chanting: “RCR! Long live!”]
That's wrong! Our Party's name is Prajaswamyam Party!
You are free to start another party with that name!
[Crowd chanting: “RCR! Long live!”]
From the blood of farmers, from the tears of destitute and needy
from the burning eyes of industrious people
and from the cries of the hungry people
has risen our Veera Telugu Party!
[Emotional, hopeful music]
[Music swells with emotion]
Welcome us, show us love
and bless us!
May you be well!
[Heroic, triumphant music with crowd cheering]
'How much did they pay for this crowd?'
People are mad about cinema actors in south, madam
The elections are just seven months away, madam.
It's impossible for a new party to develop cadre.
Yes, Madam.
But some of our cadre is already shifting to their party, madam.
- Greetings, sir. - Greetings
I am Raghupathi Raju, MP of Vizianagaram
He's my brother, Siva Rama Raju, an MLA.
I'm Konaseema MLA, Madan Reddy.
I'm GKR from Suryapeta.
Please sit.
Sir,
I'm such a diehard fan of yours that I named my son after you.
Thank you, brother.
We're here to join your party.
But I have a condition.
If you want to join our party,
you must resign from your positions right now.
How is that possible?
Why would anyone give up his position just before the elections?
I did it because I am founding a new party.
You joined me. But you don't have to give a resignation!
- How can everyone... - Mr. Babu Rao!
This condition doesn't apply only to them.
If they want a seat in our party
even the 14 MLAs supporting you must resign.
Mr. Rao, I don't know how much the other guys trusts your party
we decided to resign from our positions and join your party
after hearing your very first speech.
Welcome, brothers!
Madam, it's normal for some traitors to jump the ship when there is a new party.
RCR's son-in-law is in our party.
Then he must speak.
So loud that his echo is heard in Delhi!
[Tense music builds]
Naidu!
It's common for a crowd to gather to catch a glimpse of movie stars.
Don't mistake it for strength!
My father-in-law has been immersed in the cinema world for the last three decades.
He's out of touch with reality.
He's a hero only on the screen.
[Tense, dramatic music swells]
There you have stuntmen to stop you from getting hurt.
But politics is real.
The game is real
and the players are real.
Every wound you suffer here is real!
[Music continues with triumphant feel]
Long live RCR! Long live RCR! Long live RCR! Long live RCR!
[Music continues with a triumphant swell] [Crowd chanting and cheering]
Governance is not as easy as writing a screenplay!
[Popular RCR movie dialogue]
Politics is not as enjoyable as doing rehearsals.
Governance is not the same as delivering dialogues!
Our independent nation is a result of sacrifices by millions of Indians!
Many selfless patriots sacrificed their families
and risked their lives to free our great nation!
Today we handed it over to some greedy people!
We must change this sad situation!
[Triumphant, grand music swells]
Mark my words today!
Not even 5% of people attending his meetings today
will vote for his party!
[Emotional, determined music]
And this is my promise!
If Veera Telugu Party wins 40 seats
I will quit politics!
SON-IN-LAW CHALLENGES HIS FATHER-IN-LAW
"Son-in-law challenges his father-in-law"
We must respond by making a counter statement.
There's no need.
What will we gain by hurting a family member?
He will join our fold someday.
Forget about being recognized as the founder of the party.
If I am with you, people won’t even recognise me as a party worker.
What do you suggest?
It's better if we do our campaigning separately.
If you go to Andhra, I will go to Telangana.
If you go to Telangana, I'll go to Rayalaseema.
As you wish, brother.
Greetings to Telugu people!
Heartiest greetings to Telugu youth!
Salutations to Telugu people’s affection!
And my humble obeisance to Telugu culture!
Will the country get better if you feed the guy sitting on the porch?
Or will the country prosper if you feed the man working hard in the soil?
My heart breaks when I see
schedule caste, tribal, and downtrodden communities
It deeply saddens me when I see women facing injustice
the women who make up half of our population!
My heart fills up with deep sorrow and pain.
I am here for you! I am here for you my brothers and sisters!
[Donkey brays]
Loyal and spirited people
have worked really hard to free this nation!
To protect that freedom, we need local rulership that cares about its people!
And that is the reason we gathered at 'Telugu Naadu'!
[Crowd cheering and whistling]
[Music builds with tension and emotion]
We underestimated him, Naidu.
With the way things are going, not just our party,
even we both might lose our seats.
Because you're a movie buff, the crazy crowds are scaring you.
You'll miss the chance, Naidu.
If you're so sure, why don't you grab that chance, Reddy?
Whether I win or lose, this party is the stronghold for my caste.
That party is not just a stronghold for your caste, It’s your family.
As per my estimation, that party will not win.
Even if they win, they won't survive.
I can bet on it.
But if you feel like I am your competition In this party, let me know.
Then I will think about it.
WHO IS CBR IN RCR'S PARTY?
What's this headline? I founded this party! Didn't I?
I'm controlling other newspapers from publishing such news.
What will people think if you print such news?
Babu Rao, so far in our state, we never had a Chief Minister
who was elected by the people directly.
We only had underlings that were appointed by Iravati.
With RCR's arrival, for the first time Telugu people are
experiencing what democracy is.
That's why
Veera Telugu Party means self-respect for Telugu people.
[Emotional, hopeful music]
If we betray their trust and appoint you as the Chief Minister
all that love and respect will turn into anger and rage.
People are clear about what they want.
The one who needs clarity is...
That's why
I wrote those headlines.
What makes you think I'll take you back into the party?
You disrupted our vote bank.
You created an enemy.
I'll kill the enemy, madam.
I'll destroy the enemy I created.
How?
False allegations.
Selling tickets, madam?
I'll make false accusations against RCR
and split the party immediately.
People will lose trust in him and he will lose the election.
What do you want in return?
Make me the next CM, madam, with your kind blessings.
So, without all these shenanigans, are you sure your party will win?
I swear on my life. We will win!
Then stay in that party
to get what you want.
I bow to you, madam.
'All India Radio, presenting news today is Madhav Gullapalli.'
'In the 6th legislative assembly elections of Andhra Pradesh'
'Veera Telugu Party, a party founded by'
'renowned movie star Rayapati Chakradhar Rao'
'secured a humongous win!'
'By the time final counting was done in all 294 constituencies'
'Veera Telugu Party had won 205 seats in total.'
'A few former chief ministers from IDP party, ministers'
'and even senior leaders suffered a humiliating loss'
'losing their deposits'
'Since we gained independence, Indian Democratic Party'
'has been the ruling the state for almost 35 years.'
'But they won only 60 seats this time'
'Raghupati Raju from Vizianagaram, G. Keshava Rao from Suryapeta'
'Madana Reddy from Srikakulam'
'and Aaduri Gopi from Vijayawada had a tremendous victory!'
'RCR's first son-in-law, Valluri Chalapati Rao'
'secured a huge win with 30,000 vote majority.'
'His second son-in-law and minister Krishnama Naidu'
'who contested from Chandrapalem from IDP party'
'faced a humiliating defeat with a difference of 40,000 votes.'
'against Veera Telugu Party candidate'
'On the other hand, his dear friend and colleague'
'M.S. Rami Reddy from Pulicherla'
'won against the Veera Telugu Party candidate'
- 'with a staggering 60,000 vote majority...'
- Long live Pulicherla minister!
- 'and became the only IDP candidate...' - Long live Pulicherla minister!
'to win with the highest majority in the state.'
'Andhra Pradesh was considered Iravati's fortress'
'By conquering that fortress, RCR proved that he is'
'a hero not on in reel life but also real life.'
'The whole nation is singing his praises.'
We didn't expect this at all.
We thought he was just a movie star.
He's not just a movie star obviously, right?
Do you have Rami Reddy's phone number?
Yes, madam.
Call him.
[Phone ringing]
Hello?
Congratulations on your thumping victory, Mr. Reddy.
Thank you, madam.
You're now the president and the opposition leader
of the party in Andhra.
Thank you, madam.
Good luck!
'Madam, these are RCR's biggest blockbuster movies.'
You all can get lost now. I'm busy.
- Thank you, madam. - We'll take leave, madam.
[Triumphant, grand music swells]
[Phone ringing]
Hello?
It's me, M.S.R, State IDP President.
Will you join our party, brother?
Your ticket will be confirmed for the next election.
'I, Aaduri Gopi...'
'will bear allegiance to the constitution...'
Greetings, Mr. Rao. He's your diehard fan.
He's the Union President here, Vakada Mahesh.
Greetings, Mr. Rao.
He's Aaduri Gopi.
He's a strong youth leader from Vijayawada.
He's from our caste. He wants to join our party.
That's great. It doesn't matter who he is.
We must encourage youth if they want to enter politics.
- Long live RCR! Long live Aaduri Gopi! - Bless me, Sir! -Welcome, brother!
Long live RCR! Long live Aaduri Gopi!
Long live RCR! Long live RCR!
Didn’t I tell you? Everybody looks out for their own caste.
Yes.
'I, Rayapati Chakradhar Rao'
I, Rayapati Chakradhar Rao
'will bear allegiance to the constitution...'
'I shall show my true confidence and loyalty'
"I will safeguard competency and integrity of India'
We chose politics, Naidu, not government jobs.
It’s easy for you to preach.
You are the winner. I am the loser.
Mind your own business, Reddy.
I'm not intelligent enough to comfort you.
But your wife and your baby are waiting
in the maternity ward for you.
[Somber music begins]
'Mark my words today!'
'Not even 5% of people attending his meetings today'
'will vote for his party!'
Sorry.
Please don't go against my father.
This is our family.
[Emotional music begins slowly]
I hope you will start a new chapter in your political career.
You are part of my family, I hope you will return home.
This is my gift to you on this happy occasion.
See you, dear.
Congratulations on becoming the opposition leader.
Thank you, sir!
- I will take your leave. - Sir!
[Hopeful music continues]
[VEERA TELUGU PARTY MEMBERSHIP CARD]
[Tense, emotional music playing]
Let go of your ego, Naidu!
Join his party, Naidu.
Or I will expel you from this party! Decide!
You lost, now listen to me.
I lost because I made up my mind, Reddy.
Electricity to every home,
road to every village, water to every acre of land
a good price for every crop
and education and health to every citizen.
We entered politics with an aim to build a system
that would achieve all that.
That is our end goal.
Party is just a vehicle we need to reach our goal.
May be
It’s that party that will
support me in my goals.
[Hopeful, emotional music]
RCR founded the Veera Telugu Party
to end Iravati family's dictatorship.
As the opposition leader, will you criticize us
for encouraging nepotism?
Definitely.
There will be no mercy from my side.
Even if the whole world is our family,
it stills starts with our own family, Reddy.
The moment I step inside, you and I will be enemies, Reddy.
We'll still be friends, Naidu.
You belong there. I belong here.
That's all.
All the best!
[Inspiring orchestral music playing]
To you as well.
Naidu!
War is your duty!
[Emotional, triumphant music]
(Indistinct chatter)
Two of RCR's sons, and his sons-in-law
Krishnama Naidu and Valluri Chalapathi Rao, along with 160 MLAs
have checked into Ashram hotel
and declared non-co-operation movement against Chief Minister Mr. RCR.
RCR's second wife Susheela Kumari's domination is going high in the party...
What's happening, Naidu?
War.
Arjuna's war against Krishna and Sathyabhama.
Why did you call the leader of the opposition?
As a friend? Or as a rival?
What would you do if you were in my position, Reddy?
We started our journey as friends in the same party once.
Now, I am your enemy, waiting to bring you and your party down!
It's not appropriate for you to ask for my advice, Naidu!
It will be like Karna advising Arjuna!
I'm not sure how this is going to end.
I never imagined that my 20-year political career
would be crushed under the feet of a makeup artist.
What would you say as my friend?
Do you think I will come out of this trap?
If you win today by,
that win will become a weapon in my arsenal.
I will use that weapon till I defeat you.
I am rebelling against my father-in-law for the sake of my very existence.
I must go all the way.
I have no other choice.
Can I say something as your friend, Naidu?
War is your duty!
[Tense, dramatic score playing]
(Indistinct chatter)
Propose Krishna's name For the position of party president.
We will support you.
We've been patient for the last two years!
If we back out today, Our political careers will be finished.
[Music builds with tension and emotion]
I am proposing that Kakarla Krishnama Naidu should be
made the new acting president of Veera Telugu Party!
I support him!
We support him!
- We support him! - We support him!
Motion passed!
Until our beloved leader, Mr. RCR,
fully recovers both physically and mentally
I propose that we appoint Krishnama Naidu as the temporary chief minister.
- This is not right. - (Indistinct chatter)
Are you crazy? What are you doing?
I'm doing what's necessary to win the war.
[Dramatic music]
I support him!
I support him too!
- We support him too! - We support him too!
What's this? Are you in your senses? Listen...
Come out! I'm your RCR, I'm calling you!
Come out!
Don't fall for his misleading propaganda and ruin your political careers!
How could you even think of betraying me?
It's not too late!
Get out of that deadly trap.
You are like my brothers!
You're not cruel enough to betray your brother!
You're being misled by his devious words!
Come out!
[Music becomes more determined]
Let's go..
- Wait, where are you going? - Listen, brother. Stop!
- Don't go, listen. - Stop man, stop!
He may have a right to dictate how this party should run and operate!
But as the people who worked hard for the party, we have an equal right.
How is she qualified to rule over this party and us?
This party is born out of our love for RCR
and the hard work we put in for 12 years!
When RCR was removed, we sacrificed food and water for a month
and rallied all the way to Delhi to save this party!
Our party survived attacks in the polling booths
and prospered with the blood of people who were
beaten up by the police based on false accusations!
[Sigh]
What right does that..
..that woman has?
[Dramatic sting]
I'm not the one who is trying to steal your rights!
It's that unqualified woman who is standing next to him!
That great man is blinded by his love for her.
Even Gods faced these kinds of trials!
What she is doing is called treachery in this democratic state!
We are fighting for justice!
We spent 20 years of our life working hard to build up this fortress.
We are waging a war to protect our fortress!
Our loyalty should be towards him and the system he started
not to her!
Whether we win or lose,
I am the one who will be branded as a ‘backstabber’ for the rest of my life.
Still, I risked everything to stand before you.
You decide if you want to let her ruin your lives
or save yourselves and this party!
It's up to you!
If you step out of that door,
the party you built up with your sacrifices will become hers!
If you stay here, it's ours!
He is just a leader for all of you.
But, he is my father-in-law.
My love for him exceeds yours.
We will send him one last and final message
asking him to come out of her control.
We'll call it a truce if he disowns her and comes alone.
Or... we will wage war.
- Ask if he wants to come alone. - Ok!
[Tense music builds]
(Overlapping chatter)
[Music intensifies]
[Music builds with tension and emotion]
[Shouting] Sir!
- Oh no! - Oh, God!
Congratulations, Naidu.
You have won this battle by defeating your family.
You next war is with me.
[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.. ♪