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'When the fighter is a warrior...'

'It is called a war.'

'What if he is a citizen?'

'Pratinidhi'

[PRAYER AT A SHRINE]

[TRAFFIC NOISES]

We watch our hero’s film until it’s a hit.

You watch your hero’s film only if it’s a hit.

You guys just brag.

[POLICE SIREN]

What’s this?

Why are the cops in a hurry?

Looks like the media is following too.

What do you think it is?

It must be some political leader’s murder...

Or a cinema person’s blunder.

They wouldn’t make a big deal otherwise.

[ON TV] Our State Chief Minister had been kidnapped a little while ago.

Chief Minister J. Sambasivarao had been kidnapped.

Why would anyone kidnap the CM?

Who do you think it is?

It might be the militants.

They would have shot him to death.

I doubt it is the communists.

Why would naxals do it? -Their men must be in prison.

They must be attempting to get them out.

I think there will be heavy drama for 2 days.

It becomes good pass time for us.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

[ON TV] Chief Minister was kidnapped this morning at an old age home.

144 Section had been implemented in the city regarding safety issues.

So, you can see how deserted the roads are.

Both public and private property are at risk.

Police Department has made definite arrangements to safeguard.

Including Hyderabad...

All the stores in various cities...

Have been shut down out of worry for beloved CM.

A protest has been declared.

This is Ramesh with Cameraman Raghav on CVR News.

Central Home Ministry is having a meeting on this issue.

[POLICE SIREN]

Sir, do you have any information about the kidnap?

It hasn’t been 10 minutes since the kidnap.

How will I have the information already?

Let the Police come out of this shock.

Who do you think did the kidnap?

If we knew that, we would've stopped the kidnap.

How would I know?

I'll call you once I have the complete information. Go.

[CLAMOR]

[EXHALES]

Come. Have a seat.

[ON TV] Our CM was at an old age home in Begumpet...

When some strangers have kidnapped him.

CM's kidnap in the centre of the city...

It's creating a national wide sensation.

What’s this twist in the case, DGP?

What even happened?

Commissioner reached the spot.

We'll have the whole information in a while.

Our entire police force is there.

We announced red alert in the city.

Sir…

What is it?

We have the intelligence report. -Hmm.

But no information suggests there are chances of kidnap.

What does the information say then?

Does it have all the other crap?

What information do I pass to the media from Government?

Do not pass any information.

Let’s listen to what they have to say.

[ON TV] Rumours suggest naxals might have kidnapped Mr.Sambasivarao.

Our reporter is at the site of kidnap.

According to the witnesses’ word...

20 naxals with heavy artillery have committed this crime.

We can clearly notice the Police Department’s failure in this.

You don’t worry. I'll visit the spot.

You don’t have to go. Stay here. Tell me if you get any information.

[CLAMOR]

Sir, cameras were fit all around the building.

Whoever tries to cross this border will be warned.

There is also a speaker outside the building.

Instructions are passed through that.

With CM in their control...

We are unable to take any further action.

[COMMISSIONER: How did the kidnap take place?

How was CM kidnapped when there was Z+ category?

Where’s the Chief Security Officer?

[SECURITY OFFICER]: I'm still in shock, sir.

This place was under our control since yesterday.

[COMMISSIONER]: Tell me what actually happened.

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC]

Who organized this? Where is he?

He's in the tent, sir. He's being enquired.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

[ON TV] A single person kidnapped the CM.

Our information suggests a single person kidnapped the CM.

This fact is startling everyone.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

'Rohit Nara in & as Pratinidhi'

[ON TV] How could a single man kidnap CM in Z+ category?

Investigation is looking for anyone behind this.

[PUFFS]

Hey…

Who are you?

I'm talking to you...

And you are drinking tea. Huh?

I'm the State’s Chief Minister.

[TV PLAYING]

You're not even bothering.

What do you even want?

Can't you see I'm talking to you?

[ON TV] No one is allowed due to security reasons.

[MEDIA CLAMOR]

Megaphone…

Please!

Mister!

Who are you?

Why did you hold CM captive?

Give us your demands.

Tell us. We're ready to solve them.

You did a huge mistake.

Government is here to solve the problem.

It’s wrong of you to take law into your hands.

[POUNDING MUSIC]

You're not answering me.

Fine.

It’s Law and Order asking you.

If you don’t tell them your problem...

How would they know?

You're staring at the gun again.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

Commissioner sir...

CM is very safe with me.

Why did I do this?

What do I want?

I'll tell the media at 5 in the evening.

Power and cable can’t be cut for this building.

If you try catching me...

I'll kill the CM and die myself.

I did this being aware of the consequences.

Wait until 5 in the evening.

That will be too late.

You can’t hold him captive that long.

That's right.

Please send the CM.

It’s for your own good.

Are you listening to me?

[ON TV] Kidnapper would be telling his demands...

To the media at 5 in the evening.

As there is no proper response from the kidnapper...

For the cops to take any further action...

Considering CM is his captive now...

They're finding it difficult to do so.

Sir.

This plan wasn’t found in HUDA.

According to the old tenants’ description...

I made this plan.

A hotel has...

Tea...

Coffee...

Breakfast...

Lunch etc.

A brothel has...

Transgenders.

As an old age home...

This should be having old men and women.

Where are they, Mr. Srikar?

[IN HINDI] Dal mein kuch kala hai.

Do you speak Hindi?

I mean to say something is fishy.

If I get to know you are involved...

You will be screwed.

Remember that.

[ON TV] Does kidnapper Srinu want money?

Or something else from the Government?

We'll know soon.

What are their demands, sir?

How many are the kidnappers, sir?

Tell us, sir.

Kidnapper said he will ask for his demands in the evening.

You say it's a single man. How far is that true?

Did you say that 20 communists kidnapped him with AK-47 guns?

Where do I get them from?

CM is fine for now.

Government is ready to save him in whichever way possible.

Even the Central Government is quite serious about this.

But the kidnapper asks to wait until evening.

He doesn’t say why.

Only a single person kidnapped.

And he only has a small pistol.

CM is in no danger.

Do you mean the CM is safe as the kidnapper only has a small pistol?

Wouldn’t he die if shot with it?

I meant that...

We should be worried if he is amidst dangerous weapons.

There's nothing as such.

We can stay strong. I'll talk about the rest later.

Move… Let’s go.

[MEDIA CLAMOR]

[ON TV] Home Minister has just reached the spot.

He just said a guy kidnapped the CM with a pistol.

A guy kidnapped our CM with a small pistol.

Securing him like he's some big shot...

We have put up tents here.

What's happening here?

Sir, it seems strange to me too.

I'll give you the case and kidnapper details today.

I'll do it today itself.

How did he even attend the CM’s program?

That guy is the reason, sir.

He is Minister Ranganath’s son.

[DIALING]

Hello…

Mr. Ranganath…

Why is your son involved in this?

I got him the CM’s appointment.

Make him spill the truth though he is my son.

Very good.

Thank you very much.

No one’s an exception before Law.

Interrogate him in your style.

Go ahead and shoot him if you have to save the CM.

I'll leave.

You are all young.

But you are unable to catch one guy. Come on!

Home Minister came and left.

They are showing it on TV.

I can see that.

Prime Minister expressed deep grief upon your kidnap.

They are getting many phone calls too.

You managed to execute this plan.

You must have been well trained.

Yes. I'm well trained.

In the Ashkar Ayub University in Afghanistan...

I was also a gold medalist.

Sarcasm, huh? -Of course.

Do I look like a terrorist?

I found it hard to get this pistol and you talk about training.

All right.

You fixed cameras all around the building...

To stop the cops from invading.

I would surely doubt you.

There’s nothing great about that.

I fixed cameras all around the building.

It’s not hard for the cops to kill us while we sit here.

As you are here...

They are scared to risk it.

That’s my strength.

Forget all that.

You look decent and well qualified.

Are you kidding around with inspiration from some stupid film?

Hey, kiddo…

You kidnapped the State’s Chief Minister.

Do you know the risk you are at?

Do I look like I'm kidding around?

Do you think kidnap translates to stuffing a cloth in your mouth and tying you up?

This is good enough.

I know, right?

Sir….

Cops would be finding out my details along wit family and friends.

They'll realise I have a weak background and this is pure frustration.

Commissioner will warn me.

They'll get me talking and release the smoke bomb.

Both of us will fall unconscious.

You'll be taken to the hospital right away and me to jail.

If I'm still strong through all this...

They'll put up a tent outside the building...

Get a map, analyze the situation and attack again.

I'll not give them that chance.

So, Central Government will involve...

And send CRPF and NSG for a rescue operation.

No matter what they plan...

I'll sit with this gun at your point blank.

Minister has just reached the spot.

I don’t know if you did this with your knowledge.

Tell me the truth to be safe.

This is my advice as your father.

Sir… Good morning. -Good morning. Sit down.

Sir...

Your son has to co-operate with me to act further .

You do what you have to.

Thank you, sir.

How long have you known him? -Since a month, sir.

How do you know him? -I met him on the road, sir.

He stopped a hoarding from falling on to me.

Where does he stay? -I don’t know, sir.

What about his family? -No idea, sir.

Do you know where he studied?

Uh-huh. No.

Do you at least have his contact? -He doesn't use a mobile, sir.

Do I have to believe that? Huh?

Don't tell me you don't know his full name.

Manchodu Srinu, sir…

Manchodu Srinu? -Yes, sir.

Like Pavan Kalyan's surname is Konidela...

Mahesh Babu's Ghattamaneni...

And Junior NTR's Nandamuri...

You're saying Manchodu is his surname?

Is that why he is Manchodu Srinu? -No, sir. He's really a nice man.

What makes him so good? -He helped me with my love issues, sir.

He brought you two together, right? -Yes, sir.

She knows Srinu quite well too.

What’s your girlfriend’s name? -Sunaina, sir.

Sunaina… -Yes, sir.

Where is she studying? -I don't know, sir.

Where is she from? -[SIGHS]

Do you have her contact? -She also doesn’t use a mobile.

What does she use then?

Even a garbage man uses a mobile these days.

She has a phone number.

Just say you don’t have it.

Don’t you know anything about her?

Is she a girl or a guy?

Or a homosexual?

What is she?

Mr. Srikar... -Sir...

Don’t you know what your girlfriend is doing in Hyderabad?

She wants to be an actress, sir.

Actress?

Is she the one in Pavan Kalyan’s ‘Attarintiki Daredi’?

No, sir. She is an upcoming actress.

Oh… All right.

Mr. Ravi Prakash... -Sir!

Inquire in all the movie offices.

Gather Sunaina’s details.

Sure, sir. -Go.

Srikar... -Sir...

With the sole reason of you being the Minister’s son...

I'm talking respectfully.

I expect the same respect in return. -Sure, sir.

How do you know him?

When did you meet him?

Where did you see him first?

Tell me every incident you had with him.

Hmm. Okay, sir.

[UPBEAT MUSIC]

[TYRES SCREECHING]

Hey! Who are you, huh? [THUD SOUND]

Jumping a signal at night.

Don’t you have some common sense?

It’s 3 in the morning.

Even if I did jump the signal, you should write a slip.

How can you hit me?

Why would I do that?

Cops do it.

Aren’t you a cop? -No.

How dare you hit me? Do you know who I am?

I'm the Minister’s son. [THUD SOUND]

How could you behave like this then?

Behave properly.

[METAL CREAKING]

[THUD SOUND]

[SPARKS FLYING]

How come it fell down, bro? -It’s okay. I saved you in time.

[GUY 1]: Stop. Stop.

Who are you?

I was buying cigarettes and you just took my bike.

Was that bike yours? -Yeah.

Thanks, bro.

Go home early. You'll be late.

[BIKE RATTLING]

Did you get someone else’s bike to hit me?

I hate it when someone in the society is irresponsible.

That’s why I did it.

You don’t repeat it.

Bro, shall I help or leave? -Please come, bro.

Salim…

Salim…

Get up and fix my car.

[YAWNS]

It’s really damaged.

Hmm. I know that.

Don’t tell dad about this.

Okay, sir.

Hey… Wake up. Come on!

Go get a tea for sir. -Where will I get it now?

There’s a hotel nearby. Go there.

Sir, go inside and rest.

Is your dad so strict, bro?

Yes, bro.

Very strict!

He is quite sincere too.

He doesn’t recommend or help me.

So, what does your dad do?

I don’t have anyone, bro.

Solo…

Bro!

You saved my life.

I am with you.

Never say you are solo again. -Sir, tea…

Why did you get only one? Go get one more.

You have it, bro.

Have it.

How is it, bro?

Great, bro.

Bro, it’s 4’o clock. Is it okay if you reach home late?

Railway stations have no timings, bro.

I was kicked out of the house for not paying the rent.

Do you live in a railway station?

What about the clothes?

This one? Really?

The bike guy left it behind in a hurry.

Oh…

You don’t worry, bro.

I have a nice guest house.

You can happily stay there.

No, bro. -I'll look after the rest.

Don’t say a word.

You're my best friend. Just shut up and come.

Okay, bro.

Come in, bro.

This is our home.

Is it good?

This is the kitchen.

That’s one of the bedrooms. That’s another one.

Nice, bro. -I know, right?

You are doing a lot for me just because I saved you.

You are my best friend, bro.

Thanks, bro. Even I don’t have many friends.

You seem like my best friend.

Let’s drink in this happy moment.

Bro, where do you work?

I've been trying in many companies.

But I have a small dream before that.

What is it?

There’s an old age home in Lakdikapool.

No one is funding it.

I want to shift that.

Bro, I'll ask you something. Don’t mind. -Go ahead.

You don’t have clothes to wear or money to drink.

But you want to maintain an old age home, huh?

What are you saying?

Self-satisfaction, bro…

I can’t live without it.

We will get funds if CM inaugurates it.

That’s all.

You mean the Chief Minister? -[SIGHS]

Ask me for anything but that and I'll help.

My dad would kill me if I talk about the CM.

Why don’t you ask him once?

No, bro. I'll help with anything.

But I can't do this. -Forget it, bro.

Let’s drink happily and enjoy.

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC]

Are you crazy?

Are you risking your life for a wrap?

What do I do if something happens to you?

Lakshmi, bro…

Oh… That film is my favourite. -Nah!

My Lakshmi dumps everything in the trashcan.

This flew off and stayed with me.

Who is Lakshmi, bro? Eating all this stuff…

She is my lover, bro.

Do you have a girlfriend, bro?

[SOULFUL MUSIC]

What the hell is this?

Who the hell are you?

[ROMANTIC MUSIC]

What are you doing?

You should drop the coke tin in a bin. Not wherever you like.

Damn!

Sorry…

I dropped it by mistake.

I'll never repeat it.

Err... You are…

Srinu…

I tell people about their dropped stuff.

Oh… Okay…

So, are you working for some NGO? -Not at all.

Who will follow our rules if we don’t?

Anyways, I'm Lakshmi.

Your car is here. But where do you stay?

I stay in a hostel nearby. My parents live in the US.

I want to become IAS.

That is why I took up coaching here.

Oh… Future Collector!

Nice meeting you.

I'm really glad to have met a person like you today.

Shall we have ice cream?

Which idiot sells ice cream now?

Actually, there’s a cart near by.

Oh… Let’s go.

I'm hungry too.

What do you do?

Done with graduation.

I'm looking for a job.

I don’t have my parents. I'm an orphan.

Sorry.

No one is an orphan in life.

And people like you… Not at all.

Where are you looking for a job?

I'm trying in many companies.

But I have a dream before that.

I have to shift an old age home.

I didn’t get you.

There’s an old age home in Lakdikapool.

No one is funding it.

They must vacate it soon.

So I want to find a site...

And have the CM inaugurate it for regular funds.

It will be done in a few days.

Two ice creams, please.

Here you go.

Is this cycle yours?

Brakes are a little loose. Get them tightened.

Go home early. You'll be late.

Go on.

I'll leave.

Okay, bye. -Bye!

Hi…

Hello…

I was just thinking of you.

You thought of me while looking at the dust bin?

[PUFFS] No. While dropping the coke tin.

Actually, I thought of you in the morning too.

In the morning?

Yes.

I had some waste in my car to dump.

I forgot to do it.

And there were ants everywhere.

I then thought of you.

You are superb.

♪Fascination in the glances Fragrance in the words♪

♪I'm looking at you all day♪

♪Walking along with you Living my life with you♪

♪This feels like a celebration♪

[MUSIC]

♪I felt something in my heart as I saw you♪

♪I seem to have forgotten myself♪

♪I have seen you as a reflection of mine♪

♪I'm drowning in your thoughts♪

♪I see myself with you all the time♪

♪You're the dreams my eyes are groping for♪

♪Fascination in the glances Fragrance in the words♪

♪I'm looking at you all day♪

[MUSIC]

♪You have conquered the depths of my heart♪

♪You have smeared dreams over my glances♪

♪I reminisce you in every moment that occurs♪

♪My heart falls short of space♪

♪The world is making me go crazy over you♪

♪I love this madness as I surrender you my heart♪

♪Every second feels like a millennium now♪

Srinu, I'm done with my exams.

Waiting for the results.

I'm sure I'll get a job.

Have you thought about your job?

I'm making many trials.

I'll crack something.

But you've been trying for so long.

I was concentrating more on the old age home.

I was casual about the job.

I'll get it someday.

You didn’t bother about your job because of the old age home?

Yeah.

I'll get a job any day.

First I should get the old age home shifted.

Why are you so serious?

Have some peanuts. They are tasty.

My parents are coming to India next week.

What do I tell them while introducing you?

Have you even thought about it?

You are always thinking about the old age home.

Have you ever thought about me?

[PUFFS] Join the job first.

Think of the old age home later.

We'll grow old otherwise.

I get what you are saying.

I'll get a job once I'm done with the old age home.

I don’t know, Srinu.

You are always caught up with something.

Do we live happily married or serve people?

You talk like I'm doing something wrong.

Yes. You're making a mistake.

There is nothing wrong in thinking about the society.

But if society becomes your life...

You should be single.

You shouldn’t be thinking about family and kids.

Why do you say that?

You liked me because of my character. -I do like your character.

But if the character is 25 percent...

Life takes up 75 percent.

If society is your life, what am I for?

Hey!

What’s your problem?

My problem?

It's our life.

If you don't change, we'll have problems everyday.

Sparing some time for the society...

It's okay.

But you can’t be unemployed because of the society.

I want two things in life.

One… It’s you.

Two… My freedom to live as I like.

I'm asking for the same.

I want you...

And also the life I like.

Okay.

My parents are coming next week.

It’s good if you get a job by then.

Or else, I'd have to do as they say.

Are you saying no to me?

I'm not saying that.

Do you want me or not?

It’s your decision.

[MELANCHOLIC MUSIC]

What did you decide, bro?

Will you leave the old age home for her?

No way!

I can find someone else.

My heart is not willing to leave the old age home.

I want to do something for you.

But my dad will not agree.

He wouldn’t do it for you at all.

Or else I'd have solved your problem long back.

Does your father know me?

My dad would never help anyone I know.

Forget it, bro.

Old age home cannot be done.

Let’s get our girlfriends to meet...

And see if they can sort this out.

[LAUGHS]

Is it love, bro?

Tell me your love story in detail.

[VEHICLE PURRING]

[TYRES SCREECHING]

[PEPPY MUSIC]

[GASPS]

Hey… Who are you?

[ROMANTIC MUSIC]

Who are you?

Coke tins shouldn’t be dropped all over the roads.

There are many dust bins in the city. Dump them in there.

Sorry. Sorry. Sorry.

I didn’t think much about this.

From now on, I'll dump everything in the dustbin.

Okay?

Very good.

It’s good that you realised.

Okay. -Hmm.

Is that it?

Shall we walk along and have an ice cream?

Just one?

You look so slim.

I thought you wouldn’t eat more than one.

What do you do by the way?

I'm trying to be an actress in films.

Oh… Where do you stay?

I love roaming around at night.

Don’t your parents say anything? -My parents live in Vizag.

I'm staying in a hostel here.

Before I return from a second show film...

Hostel will be closed.

That is why I roam until morning.

Are you out all night? Don’t you get scared?

Are you scared to roam at night?

I mean…

It's not like that.

Didn’t any one trouble you while roaming at night?

Oh… Many teased me.

I told them I have AIDS and they ran away.

What if someone with AIDS takes a pass?

It’s just bad luck. What can we do? -Oh!

You're so free spirited.

What’s your name? -Sunaina…

It’s nice, isn’t it? -It's beautiful.

Just like you. -Thanks. [CHUCKLES]

Err... Your name?

Srikar… How is it?

Okay.

It’s not that great. -Mm-hmm?

Hey! Go look.

Hey! What are you guys doing there?

Who are you?

What are you doing here at this hour?

Shouldn’t wife and husband come out at night?

Can’t they have ice cream?

What are you looking at?

[PUFFS] Tell him. -She's right.

We're wife and husband.

You called a different guy your husband last time.

I've shown you the same guy last time.

He had beard back then. That’s all.

I'm Minister Ranganath’s son.

You please leave. -Okay, sir.

[GIGGLES] They're always doing this.

They leave when you say you are the Minister’s son.

I'm the Minister’s son for real.

Really?

Really sorry.

You said you've been trying in films.

Did you get any offers? -I'm getting a lot of them.

But I'll only act with Mahesh Babu.

Whoa!

Any issue with your dates?

Sarcasm, huh?

Not at all.

Anyone will go crazy over me.

Wanna have a look, huh?

Wanna check?

Here you go…

♪Fascination in the glances Fragrance in the words♪

♪I'm looking at you all day♪

♪Walking along with you Living my life with you♪

♪This feels like a celebration♪

[MUSIC]

♪Reaching worldly beauty feels like an illusion♪

♪Shall I follow you around?♪

♪Many must have fallen head over heels in love with you♪

♪I'm both fortunate and lucky♪

♪My boon has presented itself as reality♪

♪Unveil centuries of smiles to me♪

♪You're the essence of my heart♪

♪Fascination in the glances Fragrance in the words♪

♪I'm looking at you all day♪

♪Walking along with you Living my life with you♪

♪This feels like a celebration♪

[LIQUID SPILLING]

Why are you spilling it all down?

[SIGHS]

[THUD SOUND]

I'm set now.

Your love life is fine.

Why are you drinking so much?

Everything is fine.

But I didn’t express my love to her.

Even she likes me a lot.

I can't live without her, bro. No!

I'll help your love, bro.

Propose to her.

We should settle your life first.

I'm saying you're first.

No, bro. You come first.

Shall we flip a coin for it?

That’s quite boring. -Boring?

Let’s try something new. -What can we do?

Shall we do something with this? -Umm...

You see that building?

Let’s hit the window mirror with a stone. -Oh.

Is the window there? -Hmm.

If it breaks, you win.

If it doesn’t , I do.

You go first. -Look.

There’s the window.

I'm throwing it. [GLASS BREAKS]

[UNCLE]: Hey! Who is it?

Bro, hide!

He's no good. Trying to scare us?

How long will your girlfriend take? -She'll be coming, bro. Two minutes.

Bro, she is coming.

Where?

You are my best friend, right?

Guess who my girlfriend is. -You and your crazy sentiments.

Where is she?

[MIND VOICE] Why is she coming?

Is she…?

Nah!

Let me just tell him about my girlfriend.

The tall one in the white dress…

Bro, you are my best friend.

You guessed it right.

You're a true friend. Really.

Hi…

How is she, bro?

She is great. Really.

I have some work. I'll just come. -Wait. I'll introduce you to her.

It’s all right.

He is Srinu, right?

Do you know him before?

Hmm. I do.

Actually, he was my friend before.

He's not in touch now.

At one point, we wanted to get married.

But it didn’t work out.

But...

What happened?

Why do you look dull? -Nothing.

I'm fine.

You said you're trying in films.

What will you do if you're not cast opposite Mahesh Babu?

I'm also training for IAS.

I failed the first time.

But I'll definitely get through this time.

Your parents stay in Vizag, right? -Yes.

They were in US before.

They are now settled in Vizag.

And...

That is why I gave dad my car.

And bought a scooty for myself.

What’s your full name? -Lakshmi Sunaina…

Srikar...

What is it?

Are you upset about my past? -Nah! Nah!

Nothing like that.

I don’t know all that.

I just want you, Sunaina. That's all.

That's all.

What do we do now?

What else?

I'll vacate your flat, return your clothes and leave.

That’s not the solution, bro.

You said you changed yourself for Lakshmi.

But I love Lakshmi now.

I said I changed but I actually didn’t.

If you hadn’t reminded me...

I wouldn’t have thought of her.

Even I don’t know what to do.

Me too, bro.

Right, bro.

You're perfect for her.

I shouldn’t have come between you two.

I'll go and... -Bro!

You saved my life once.

You're sacrificing you love now.

I'm willing to do anything for you. -What can you do, bro?

I'll fulfill your only dream.

I'll talk to my dad and get the CM.

I'll also get you the funds.

I'm fortunate to have found a friend like you.

We should celebrate now.

Wait here. I'll get drinks.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

Bro…

You foolish bro…

They have taken good advantage of you.

They have fooled you to the extremes.

They have used you greatly. Tell me this.

If they were really in love...

If he really sacrificed her for you...

Why would the girl sacrifice too?

You should be handsome than Mahesh Babu for her to choose you.

Are you that handsome?

No, right?

You're good looking than Brahmanandam, Ali, MS and me, right?

Don’t make that face.

Do you know her vehicle number?

No, sir.

I know you wouldn’t. Because love is blind.

You wouldn’t notice anything except her.

Sir, Home Minister is on the line.

Hello, sir...

[MINISTER]: Did you find any information?

Nothing as yet, sir.

He's the only hope, sir. -Uh-huh?

He has taken good advantage of this guy.

All right. But there's a lot of pressure from the Central Government.

I don’t know what you will do.

Situation should be in our control by evening.

[ON TV] Police say ‘Manchodu Srinu’ kidnapped CM.

Clock will strike 5 very soon.

Kidnapper will soon express his demands.

The entire State is pretty anxious about this.

People have glued on to their TVs.

They're eagerly waiting for what the kidnapper’s demand will be.

They are also casting bets on this.

What is this?

Do you need a timing to ask your demands too?

You have a timing for your Ministry oath.

Did we ask why?

[ON TV] Police couldn't find the kidnapper.

Police have surely failed in this case.

What is this nuisance?

Media is sensationalizing this a bit much.

Do you have any information about his demands?

No, sir. We're yet to find out who he is.

We have examined the CC footage from that area.

We still couldn’t find anything.

We can know further details from his demands.

We got to know he trapped Mr. Ranganath’s son.

Srikar, do you know where she stays?

No, sir.

We meet at her hostel in Ameerpet.

I can understand that love is blind.

But have you lost your mind too?

How can an actress prepare for IAS?

She must be dancing all morning and...

[COP]: Sir, we have photographs from cinema offices.

Sir, it’s 5’o clock.

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC]

Hello, everyone…

Mr. Commissioner...

Media and the audience...

I don’t have many demands.

I just have a small demand.

Few days earlier...

I withdrew money from a Bank ATM.

I got a 1000 rupees fake note in it.

I gave it in the bank and they tore it.

So if you return my 1000 rupees note...

I'll leave the CM.

[POUNDING MUSIC]

Sir, I understand that you didn’t get me completely.

That is why I'm repeating it.

Few days earlier, I withdrew money from a Bank ATM.

I got a 1000 rupees fake note in it.

I gave it in the bank and they tore it.

Return my 1000 rupees note and I'll leave the CM.

What?

For a 1000 rupees note?

Did you just kidnap the State’s CM for it?

[PUFFS]

Did you keep me waiting since morning for this?

Huh?

[ON TV] It's about a fake 1000 rupees note.

Everyone is shocked that he kidnapped CM for it.

‘Manchodu Srinu’ says his fake 1000 rupees note was torn in the Bank.

He says he would let go of CM if his 1000 rupees note is returned.

Everyone if doubtful about this bewildering demand.

What the hell!

He kidnapped CM for a 1000 rupees note.

It must be fake.

But this is interesting.

Commissioner, we're watching the TV.

What’s up with kidnapping CM for 1000 bucks?

It’s strange, sir. Tell us what to do.

Okay.

I'll tell you later. You just wait.

Will Manchodu Srinu be paid his 1000 bucks or not?

All the cabinet ministers have discussed on this.

Respected…

Home Minister...

We don't accept you as the standing Chief Minister.

You won with just a margin of 5 votes.

There is also a rigging case on you.

You can’t take a decision right now.

Let’s elect someone else. -What's going on?

Only because our CM is in trouble...

I was compelled to take the post.

It’s not like I intended to.

[WEEPING]

What do you know about my 5 votes?

The guy who filed a case on me for rigging...

Know what happened to him?

He was suspected in a fake notes case.

He is hiding from the cops.

Shouldn’t I take this post because he filed a case?

Whoa! Well said!

Sit down!

Have those biscuits.

[INAUDIBLE]

We can see that all the Ministers are in an intense meeting.

We'll soon know why the kidnapper asked for 1000 bucks.

[MEDIA CLAMOR]

Sir, what have you decided in the meeting?

After an intense discussion...

We have decided to pay the kidnapper his 1000 bucks.

I thank every Minister that supported the decision.

[REPORTER]: Are there any other reasons behind this kidnap?

According to what we discussed...

I think he got a fake note from the ATM.

And when the bank employees tore it...

He did this purely out of frustration.

As far as I know...

When we give him the 1000 rupees note...

He'll relieve the CM safely.

And also feel sorry for it.

He must have wanted to make it an issue out of fury.

I request all the party members and followers to be patient.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

[ON TV] Government has finally agreed to pay the kidnapper his 1000 bucks.

Everyone is quite happy about this decision.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC CONTINUES]

Government has agreed to pay the 1000 bucks.

We'll have to wait and see how he'll receive that money.

[SARCASTIC LAUGH]

What is this, sir?

I've kidnapped you and demanded 1000 bucks an hour later.

But the Ministers discussed for 2 hours to agree to pay me.

Though it’s the CM’s or a common man’s issue,

They respond the same.

That is my Government’s sincerity.

Come on, sir!

You're talking to me like I'm a voter.

Look!

Commissioner is saying something.

Government is ready to pay the 1000 bucks you asked for.

Tell us when and how to give you.

We have to make arrangements for that.

[METAL CREAKING]

Sir, your hard work is really appreciated.

I'm also ready to relieve the CM.

But...

I have a small request. -What is it now?

You said you'll let him go if we give 1000 bucks.

What is this now?

Nothing much, sir.

I really like Mahatma Gandhi since childhood.

He stood for alcohol ban and non-violence.

But we go to a butcher shop in the morning...

And pay him a 100 rupees note with Gandhi’s picture.

At a liquor shop...

We pay him 1000 bucks with the same Gandhi’s picture.

But he's still seen smiling on the pictures.

So remove Gandhi’s picture from that note...

And give me a new note that is valid.

Cancel the old notes.

I'll then let the CM go.

Sir, this is not a litigation.

It’s a small hope. That’s all.

Hey!

You talk like Gandhi’s picture on the currency is some movie poster.

You think you are quite intelligent, huh?

Changing the currency is a Central Government issue.

How is it even related to kidnapping the State’s Chief Minister?

Sir, I have a small doubt.

What is it?

Is the Central Government in our country or not?

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

Hey…

I really feel sick.

What you are demanding is not even under my control.

There’s no problem, sir.

I have already arranged your diet.

You must be thinking.

I'm weird to arrange your diet and medicines perfectly.

[SCOFFS]

There’s nothing like that.

As people like you live on money and power...

Only a particular diet suits your body.

BP and diabetes are a common issue.

I took a wild guess. That's it. -Thanks.

You guessed it right.

I'm telling you again.

Your demand is senseless.

And not under my control.

Sir, I've been noticing for a long time now.

You say my demand can’t be met.

Why not, sir?

I asked you to remove Gandhi’s picture.

Before 1996, Gandhi’s picture was not on all the currency notes.

Does it mean no one cared about Gandhi before 1996?

I asked you to replace old notes with new ones.

1000, 5000 and 10000 notes were banned in India in 1978.

What’s the problem in doing it now?

How old are you?

Even I don’t know all this.

Sir, I'm not speaking like an educated scholar.

I'm just speaking my heart.

The demand you made...

Reserve Bank and Central Government need to act on it together.

It can’t be done so quickly.

I didn’t even call home until now.

My wife would be tensed.

Let me go. Please.

[ON TV] Party members are quite unhappy.

His rigging controversy is adding more spark to the issue.

If anything happens to the CM, his wife will take that position.

How can the Home Minister be the CM with a majority of 5 votes?

Look...

Despite the number of votes, victory is victory.

My dad as served the party, it’s cadre and people since 30 years.

Who else has the worth to be the CM?

One more thing...

Boy, you are already preparing CM’s statues.

Don’t you believe CM will return alive?

Nothing like that.

My son told me the kidnapper had a demand.

That'll not happen for sure. So, he'll kill the CM for sure.

We cannot supply statues suddenly.

So we're making them beforehand.

[ON TV] Erasing Gandhi’s picture on the currency.

No one gets the kidnapper’s intention behind this.

Going by this...

We suspect the kidnapper must be Godse’s follower.

To discuss the kidnapper’s intent behind his demand…

We have the reputed industrialist Lakshmi Narayana with us.

Let's hear his views on this.

Sir...

Is there any other reason behind the kidnapper’s demand?

He is pretty clear.

He must have mentioned Gandhi.

But, his intention seems to be something else.

Do you think it’s a good intention?

He asked for a good thing.

Because...

If all the old notes are banned...

And new ones are printed...

All the black money hidden in storage becomes garbage.

Also the fake notes coming from enemy countries…

They can be of no use except for hiding.

But even if new notes are printed…

There’s a chance fake notes will prevail.

Definitely.

But, they will need some time to print.

If our Government gets cautious before that…

Problem’s extent will be solved.

Knowing the intention behind Manchodu Srinu’s demand…

People are extending him their support.

They have been praying for CM's life until now.

They now wish Manchodu Srinu is safe.

Listen, sir...

People say I'm right.

They got it.

When will the Government understand?

Come on, man!

Why does everyone insult the Government?

What does a voter think of the candidate?

‘Is he from our caste or creed?’

‘Would he save us from any police cases?’

That's his basis of vote.

Does anyone think of his conduct?

Ignore that.

Once he becomes an MLA...

There's a queue at his house.

One of them wishes for a transfer.

Another one asks for a gas agency.

One talks about settlements.

Another wants an admission for his daughter.

Who makes a list of issues in their Constituency?

Try buying a soft drink. You will be charged one rupee extra.

Try asking why.

He'll say it’s for the refrigerator facility.

Auto drivers would protest if you ask for the meter rate.

Don’t you watch the politicians’ debates every day?

They say ‘What do you want us to do?’

‘We need at least 10 crores to win in a Constituency.’

The loser claims to have spent 6 crores.

What do they mean?

They mean public swallowed the 16 crores.

No one questions this.

So, my boy...

What’s the moral of the story?

Only a selfish man can rule the selfish public.

Sir, if I made any mistake as a kid…

Dad would beat me.

Mom would pacify me.

If they hadn't regulated me...

I would've become useless.

When Government playing the public's father...

And Law playing their mother don’t care…

What would their condition be?

You need to get them on track.

Hello!

This issue will not be resolved anytime soon.

Central Government has taken it seriously.

NSG attack will take place tonight.

Say something and manage him. -Sir!

We aren't incapable as policemen.

He has trapped us smartly.

Sir...

Army would be of no use now.

He has the CM.

Please don't get NSG.

It's the Central Government's orders.

Manage him quietly.

Send the media out saying it’s late at night.

NSG will finish its work and leave.

Sir...?

Hey!

A dying man is deaf.

And a politician like you is stubborn.

That is why you don’t hear good advice.

Hey!

Kiddo!

Police are going crazy because of your foolishness.

Sir, did you grab my collar because the Minister yelled at you?

Or because Manchodu Srinu’s demands are unlikely?

That was a good dialogue, man.

You have taken a toll at me.

Thank you, boy.

[ON TV] Media was asked to vacate the site of kidnap.

We're yet to understand why.

Government is working on your demand.

Officers are discussing it.

Your demand will be met any time now.

We are sending food for the CM.

You don’t have to worry about the CM’s food.

I have arranged his food and medicines.

Commissioner, my camera is behind your tent.

Leaves are covering it.

Please clear it up.

Guys...

Leaves are blocking his camera.

Move them.

We seem to be guarding him more than the CM.

[ON TV] Media was asked to vacate the site of kidnap.

We're yet to understand why.

Media is upset about this move of the Police.

[POURING HEAVILY] [POLICE SIREN]

Mr. Singh, there are 12 rooms in this building.

As per our information...

The CM must be in this room.

He has CC cameras placed all around.

The kidnap took place at 10 am yesterday morning.

So...

He must've been awake all day and night.

His sleep would reach third level in an hour.

Any man in the third level of sleep...

Takes at least 5 seconds to show the minor reflexes.

So...

The time we have to complete this operation...

Only 5 seconds.

Our first batch will demolish the CC cameras in the first second.

[POLICE SIREN]

[WIRES BLAZING]

In the next second, another team reaches the main entrance.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING]

In the third second, another team reaches the kidnapper's room.

[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING]

[DOOR OPENS]

In the fourth second, two teams will open the door at once.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

[DOOR OPENS]

They will either catch the kidnapper or kill him.

Fifth second is our reserve.

Sir! There's no one here. -What?!

There are cut outs of the Ex-CMs.

[POUNDING MUSIC]

[TRIPPY MUSIC]

[THUNDER RUMBLING]

When I kidnapped the CM...

I knew the NSG would attack.

That is why I have been cautious.

If this repeats...

I'll send you a piece of CM’s leg.

Commissioner!

I'm telling you again.

CM is absolutely fine here.

He is sleeping happily.

I don’t have to mention the room I'm in.

If you don’t meet my demand by 10am tomorrow…

I'll then talk back.

If you plan these tricks again...

You will find me and your CM dead.

Think about it.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

Forget about everyone, man.

He is the real hero.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC CONTINUES]

[ON TV] Manchodu Srinu’s fans are condemning the attack on him.

Public is unhappy with the police actions.

'We condemn the police actions!'

'We condemn the police actions!'

He's so stubborn.

He's mightier than a King.

He's the 'do or die' types.

I have already told you.

NSG will only make things worse.

What have they done?

They came and stood to my left.

Our men stood to the right.

More men would come and leave helpless.

Mr. Ravi Prakash...

We have no option but to meet his demand.

Do you know why?

He isn’t demanding it for himself.

He's demanding it for the society.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

[MEDIA]: Sir... One minute...

Sir, why’d the NSG operation fail? Tell us more about it.

What is that question, man?

if I answer that...

You'll hold me responsible for the kidnap.

[MEDIA] Sir. the NSG has attacked. But there has been no result.

You couldn’t even gather details on him.

Looks like the police department is acting sluggish.

Bloody!

You move. Come on!

What is this, Commissioner? What's happening?

We couldn’t rescue CM even with NSG’s involvement.

What is this? -Sir...

He's so stubborn.

Our Department could do nothing.

You are the Home Minister.

You talk to him and resolve this.

Would he leave the CM if I talk?

Is he even in the building?

Sir, he is inside.

But, we don’t know where he is.

He must have escaped from an underground tunnel.

There’s no way he could dig an underground tunnel.

Apartments surround the building.

We also checked the sewage system.

There’s no drainage beside the building. -You have all these maps.

None of them are useful.

What happened last night?

Last night...

We raided the room we assumed he’d be in.

But he wasn't in there.

Only NTR's cut out was there.

It wasn't Junior NTR's cut out, sir.

It was Balakrishna’s father, Senior NTR’s cutout.

What else do we have to do?

We can’t erase Gandhi from the note.

Unless a bill is passed at the Parliament.

Ask what else does he want removed.

Sir...

You better talk to him.

You are the Home Minister.

Please talk to him.

Give that to me. Come on.

Kidnapper...

it’s not possible to erase Gandhi’s picture.

Central Government promised to submit a bill with the Parliament.

I can guarantee you that.

Listen, boy...

It's been 24 hours now.

CM has BP, sugar and gas.

He can’t stay alive unless he eats every 3 hours.

If you relieve CM now...

Government will make sure there are no cases on you.

Hello, Mr. Home Minister.

[LAUGHS] Hello... Hello...

Hey, are you okay with what all I said?

As you have requested me, I'll think about it.

Hmm.

I'll give my next demand in 5 minutes.

I want the whole media to be here.

Let's talk in 5 minutes.

Why wait for 5 minutes?

Ask me what you want. I'll get it done for you.

He won't talk, sir.

We have to wait for 5 minutes.

What's with his crazy demands, man?

Shall we allow the media? -Go ahead.

There's nothing else to do. He'd send CM’s leg piece otherwise.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

[ON TV] The kidnapper would say his second demand in 5 minutes.

Public is eagerly waiting for it.

Hey, did he say the demand?

My internet is slow.

There's no sugar, is there?

You're good with formalities.

You think delaying this would solve the problem?

Your demand is unsolvable.

I'm telling you as the State’s Chief Minister.

Tell me your problem directly.

I'll solve it.

Why would I keep you here for long and risk it?

I'll leave you once my demand is met.

What do you mean?

You think you can escape this?

Why do I have to escape?

Home Minister promised not to convict me if I leave you.

I'll not leave you even if the Home Minister does.

Because...

Every idiot would try kidnapping the PM if you are let go.

Why’d you change the party suddenly?

You're confident I wouldn’t hurt you, eh?

You want Gandhi’s picture removed.

And old notes banned.

You aren't kidding about it.

I'm confident there’s a deep thought behind it.

You're right, sir.

What else do you want, man?

I'm the State's Chief Minister.

Tell me what your personal problem is.

I'll solve it in a minute.

There you go!

Don't start pretending again.

You will be in danger.

I made a mistake, sir.

I should have taken you to the jungle like Veerappan would.

I'm feeding you on time in the center of the city.

You look down upon me.

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC]

[SRINU]: Hello, everyone...

I was called a boy for asking for 1000 rupees.

I don’t think you'll meet my next demand.

Central Government is thinking about your demand.

They guaranteed to do it in the next Parliament meeting.

You don't have to worry.

You can ask for more demands.

We just want our CM back safely. -Okay, sir.

I get that my first demand will not be met.

You couldn’t do it the first time anyways.

I have a small demand about coins.

Will you fulfill this one? -Coin's issue?

Tell us how many coins you want. Coins are made in Hyderabad only.

Tell us how much you want. -[SCOFFS]

I don't need much, sir.

I went to a petrol bunk before a few days.

I got a liter petrol filled.

A liter petrol costs 70 rupees 16 paisa.

He took 71 rupees from me.

Give me my 84 paisa.

And I'll relieve your CM.

[POUNDING MUSIC]

Sir, I don't think you got my point.

Let me tell you again.

I went to a petrol bunk before a few days.

I got a liter petrol filled.

A liter petrol costs 70 rupees 16 paisa.

He took 71 rupees from me.

Give me my 84 paisa.

And I'll leave your CM.

How can we pay you 84 paisa?

5 and 10 paisa are not in use now.

Have you lost your mind?

Who asked you to price it 16 paisa extra? Your dad?

[WHISTLES]

Why don't you speak, sir?

Are you angry?

Wouldn’t we get furious for snatching all our money?

[POUNDING MUSIC]

We are sparing thousands of crores in the petrol bunks.

Forget that.

You must have taken crocin when you fell sick.

4 pills cost 2 rupees and 48 paisa.

Where are the 52 paisa ending up?

Everything in a medical shop is priced in paisa.

All the paisa spared in medical shops add up to thousands of crores in a year.

Few more crores under VAT.

[MELANCHOLIC MUSIC]

Every common man is sparing 2 rupees per day in our country.

Including the candy kids buy.

Our country's population is 120 crores.

2 rupees spared per day.

Add up to 240 crores.

7,200 crores per month.

86,400 crores per year.

[POUNDING MUSIC]

Where's all the money going?

If we had that money...

A girl raped in our country wouldn’t have to be treated in a foreign land.

Why?

Can't we build our own hospitals?

Can't we hire such doctors?

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

Sir, I only have one demand.

We are ready to spare 2 rupees per day.

It is 60 rupees per month.

Pass a Government GO stating this currency goes to CM’s relief fund.

I'll relieve the CM.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

[ON TV] Manchodu Srinu shocked the Government with yet another demand.

He asked where all the currency is going.

He would leave the CM if his paisa are paid.

Manchodu Srinu's demand is leaving people thinking.

You call this as a currency issue after all.

But this is the biggest issue in our country.

Why would Government want this burden?

This solely depends on the International Market.

That is why we take extra paisa.

You know nothing about this.

And who can answer these questions anyways? Huh?

Sir, I have a small doubt.

Do you rule because public exists?

Or does public exist because you rule?

[ON TV] Let’s watch the public’s response to Manchodu Srinu’s demand.

Manchodu Srinu demanded for all the currency to reach CM’s welfare fund.

What is your opinion about this?

It is in the public's favor.

The money would help develop public’s lifestyle.

Manchodu Srinu demanded for all the currency to reach CM’s welfare fund.

What is your opinion about this?

Public praises him for his demand...

As it benefits the society.

They say they'd stand behind him.

We'll know the Government’s decision about CM’s Rescue in a while.

♪As the human lion roars♪

♪The Government shivers with fear♪

♪Public come together for a cause♪

♪This is a revolution in the making♪

[ON TV] As he is fighting to eradicate black money…

Manchodu Srinu has made it to the list of social reformers.

In this kidnap that left behind no traces…

Police are investigating their only witness.

Mr. Srikar... -Sir.

Manchodu Srinu is your friend.

He's really a good guy.

Though he kidnapped the CM...

And troubled us police…

I'm not angry with him.

I have more respect for him now.

Srikar...

This isn't my drama to catch him.

I felt he has been betrayed.

Give me one little clue about him.

Let's help him out, Srikar.

Sir, I really told you everything I know.

I don’t get if I'm innocent...

Or if he's really smart.

Even I'll help you if it’s for the society.

You, we and the media only know one thing about him.

'[PUBLIC]: There is justice in Manchodu Srinu's demand.'

'There is justice in Manchodu Srinu's demand.'

'There is justice in Manchodu Srinu's demand.'

He's not a kidnapper now. He's a leader.

The leader...

Don’t mistake him with our movie characters.

He is a real leader.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

“You have furiously asked the question on our minds”

“You have added form to the flame in our hearts”

“You are a typhoon regulating the incapable leaders”

“Show these inhumane leaders the power of public”

“You have furiously asked the question on our minds”

♪You have added form to the flame in our hearts♪

[MUSIC]

What are you looking at, sir?

Planning to escape if I sleep?

You seem to be really tired.

So...

You didn’t notice you’ve been asleep for an hour.

I don't know, man.

Since I met you...

And watched your conduct…

I wish to learn a lot about you.

That is why I waited.

Otherwise, like you said...

I would’ve escaped.

Thank you, sir.

You’ve stayed back to know me.

‘Who am I?

What do I do?’

Commissioner will announce it soon at a press meet.

[MELANCHOLIC MUSIC]

What’s with this respect now?

Sir, a man’s conduct is dependent on others.

When someone helps us...

We would do anything for them.

When someone hurts us...

We would do what he deserves.

It's because of these satires...

That I got anxious to know you.

Media doesn't know you're involved in this.

If it does...

Your dad will lose the Minister post.

Mind your words and tell me the truth.

Sir, I was telling the truth.

Only because it was a good deed...

I helped him out, sir.

If I knew dad would lose his post or I’d be locked up…

Why would I do it, sir?

He wanted to build an old age home in his grandpa’s building.

He asked sincerely and I helped him.

That’s all, sir. -What?

Is it his grandpa's building?

Yes, sir.

Why were you quiet for 24 hours?

Why didn't you tell us yesterday?

It's okay.

What does his grandpa do? -I don't know, sir.

Where does he stay? -I don't know, sir.

Do you know if he’s alive or not?

You don't know.

I know you don't.

Mr. Ravi Prakash... -Sir...

Have you enquired about the building? -We did, sir.

It’s freedom fighter Swatantram Srinivas Rao’s building.

It was rented by the post office.

It has been occupied when it was shifted to a new building.

There have been conflicts too.

It is not under anyone’s control now.

Mr. Prakash... -Sir...

Where does Mr. Swatantram Srinivas Rao stay?

What does he do?

I need the information immediately.

Go! -Okay, sir.

[POLICE SIREN]

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

[ON TV] The old post office building belonged to Mr. Swatantram Srinivas Rao.

He was a reputed freedom fighter.

Hello... -Hey, Commissioner...

What I'm watching on TV... Is that true?

Who are they? Find out quickly.

If we pass the GO he asked...

Government will be defamed. Find him.

I'll call you once I have the information.

Make it fast.

Mr. Ravi Prakash...

Have you found out all the details?

Is the matter correct?

[PHONE RINGING]

Damn! He's calling me off the hook.

Sir, we are on it. We almost have the information.

What the hell, man!

Media is inquiring better than you.

To uphold our respect in the public…

Hold a press meet and announce the details. We'll deal with it later.

Sir, we have some shocking information.

We can’t leak it to the media yet. -What’s so shocking, man? Huh?

We have had greater shocks.

Hold a press meet first.

I'll also watch it on TV.

City Commissioner is speaking to the media.

We got to know the kidnapper is Srinu.

His father is Swatantram Venkateswara Rao.

He's a government employee.

He works in the AG office.

Venkateswara Rao is freedom fighter Srinivas Rao’s son.

Our reports state Venkateswara Rao prints and supplies fake notes.

We held a raid but he escaped.

We don’t have the info yet. We are still on the lookout for him.

His wife and daughter recently died in an accident.

His one and only son committed suicide.

But...

We doubt kidnapper Srinu is Venkateswara Rao’s son.

We are investigating on this.

We'll have another press meet upon further information.

[ON TV] Father is on the run due to a fake notes case.

Son is here fighting against black money.

Is there a plot behind this? -This is all I have to say for now.

If there was a plot for real, I'll let you know soon.

Okay?

Sir, have you found their family photos?

They have no relatives.

They are known to have some friends.

We'll draw info from them.

You already have Venkateswara Rao’s photos.

It's an old sensational case.

So, we'll forward you the photos once we have them, okay?

Do you think the dead son’s ghost is doing all of this?

Even I doubt it. Do something.

Catch some random ghost and interview it.

Let me know. Huh?

[MEDIA CLAMOR]

[ON TV] Police investigation revealed an important fact.

Police have confirmed the death of Venkateswara Rao’s son Manchodu Srinu.

Everyone is excited as to how a dead man kidnapped the CM?

Hey! Hey!

Shut up, you guys.

People might assume it's real.

What is this?

You are alive and kicking here.

They are declaring you are dead.

You are alive indeed.

What's happening?

You are alive and you held me captive.

Why’d they declare you are dead?

Tell me what the matter is.

[SARCASTIC LAUGH]

You'll know soon, sir. Just wait for it.

What the hell!

CM has become a Cheap Minister now.

Mr. Srikar, were you really friends with Srinu?

Sir, show me if you have any photo of his.

He is drawing my imagination since yesterday.

Literally killing me.

Sir, we have new info.

Before Venkateswara rao was accused of the fake notes case…

He filed a case on the Home Minister.

In the Home Minister’s constituency during last elections...

Venkateswara Rao was the election officer at one of the polling booths.

He complained on rigging in the booth and asked for re elections.

He went on the run a month after this happened.

If his complaint was taken seriously...

And the election commission called for a re polling…

Home Minister might lose or gain a few votes.

In case he lost some...

[MOCKING]

Home Minister will be screwed.

Let's take the Home Minister under custody.

Let's get the DGP's permit.

Let’s interrogate the Home Minister.

Keep it confidential.

Sir...

As per our information...

Home Minister’s son is meeting Venkateswara Rao often.

Let’s interrogate him and his dad.

You proceed, Ravi.

Go! -Okay, sir.

[POLICE SIREN]

Sir...

As per the convict's statement...

We found a dead body in Home Minister’s farm house.

Ravi, make a video of it and forward it to the media.

The kidnapper might recognize him.

[CAMERA CLICKS] [INDISTINCT CHATTER]

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

[ON TV] Srinu’s father Venkateswara Rao’s corpse found in Home Minister's farm house.

[MELANCHOLIC MUSIC]

He led a moralistic life as long as he lived.

He was framed as a fraud and killed.

The whole world believed.

By the time his honesty was realised...

His skeleton was recovered.

What is all this for, sir?

Do you have to kill for power?

What lies in power anyways?

10 guys guarding you...

10 party members at your house first thing in the morning…

Reputation in the society...

Capability to bury all your mistakes…

The best you can do is to reach home without a traffic jam.

Do you kill people for this?

I don’t deny what you are saying.

But...

Because your father met such fate…

Do you think it’s fair to hold the CM captive?

If youngsters take you as an inspiration…

And start kidnapping public for personal gains…

Whose mistake would that be?

MLAs represent thousands of people.

MPs represent crores of people.

They can’t completely satisfy the entire public with their services.

Government still has many welfare schemes for the public.

But public doesn't stay in the Government quarters...

Doesn’t study in the government schools…

Don’t accept government sanctioned ration…

Or seek treatment from government hospitals.

Or study in the government colleges.

But all of them want to be a Government employee.

Tell me how this is justified.

Yet...

Many politicians still serve the public selflessly to their best.

No selfless politician talks about hardships, sir.

Why are you doing this anyway?

It’s to safeguard your authority.

You need to plot a lot to get the votes.

Spare little time for the public from your party agendas.

This State will be reformed.

You compel public to be good for nothing.

You don’t sell liquor to someone under 25 years.

But, at 18, he can vote and choose a leader for the country.

You talk about caste and create non-existent thoughts in the public.

Sir, more than a farmer harvesting crop with defiled seeds...

Vendors selling scarecrows at your meetings earn better.

Can I ask you something?

Everyone says Srinu is dead.

What actually happened?

Did Srinu really die?

Or did some guy die in your place?

No, sir.

Srinu really died.

[POUNDING MUSIC]

[ON TV] Home Minister was taken into custody a few moments ago.

He refused to interact with the media.

♪He is a winner who is raged♪

♪He is a warrior unaware of exhaust♪

“He is the Indian fighter creating a revolution”

Political scene in India is heating up.

It is causing many complications to the Government.

Sir, we found Srinu's photo.

We have evidence stating he is dead.

Sir, he's Manchodu Srinu.

But I guess this is a really old photo.

He looks a bit chubby now.

Tell us correctly.

He’s been dead for 6 months.

We also have a confirmation on his death.

Yet, you claim to have met him before a month.

Think properly and tell us, Srikar.

Sir, you're not believing me at all.

I hung out with him this entire while.

Call them.

Ask them to come in.

Do you know this guy?

No, sir.

No, sir.

Do you know this guy?

Yes, sir.

We do.

You tell them.

They aren't believing me.

We both came to get our car fixed, right?

Why don't you tell them? We'd have ice cream together.

Me and the girl...

Sir...

You tell them.

Didn’t we two… You know, the girl…

She said I'm her husband.

Sir...

He asked me to get a tea the other day.

You tell them.

We both came and sat that day.

You also got us two tea. -Yes, sir.

But, I was wondering why one guy wanted two tea.

'Never say you are solo again.'

'That’s it.'

'Sir, tea…'

'Why did you get only one? Go get one more.'

'You have it, bro.'

'Go ahead.'

'How is it, bro?'

What?!

Two of us came that day. -No, sir. You came alone.

You were talking to yourself.

Yes, sir.

Even I didn’t know why you were doing that.

You were alone the day you met with an accident.

Yes, sir. You came alone that day and bought two ice creams.

I saw no girl with you.

I asked what he was doing alone at night.

I'm Minister Ranganath’s son. You please leave.'

We left, sir.

Sir...

He broke my glass window.

He hid when I yelled at him.

You tell him, sir. -Hey!

Don’t you speak to humans except for ghosts?

Even I know a few ghosts.

Some of them are my close friends.

[SINGING A HORROR SONG]

This is a horror song indeed. The girl is my friend.

If you narrate horror stories to me...

I'll smack you up.

Sir, I'm telling the truth.

I'm confused as hell.

I don’t get it.

You wouldn't get it.

Let me help you understand.

Mr. Ravi Prakash... -Sir...

Share the guy’s picture with the media.

Once it's in the paper...

Let's see who would come looking for him.

[MELANCHOLIC MUSIC]

[ON TV] Police released Manchodu Srinu’s photo to the media.

But, we can't figure out how a dead guy kidnapped the CM.

[GASPS] What's happening?

The kidnapper is shown to be a different guy.

But you're perfectly alive.

What the hell is happening?

[ON TV] Police Department appealed in the court today.

Before the enquiry ends...

Public believes Manchodu Srinu will relieve the CM.

[MELANCHOLIC MUSIC]

[POUNDING MUSIC]

♪One of us stands up for all of us♪

♪He is willing to sacrifice his life♪

♪With public welfare your aim and goal♪

♪You have succeeded in this journey of yours♪

♪You are the real Leader♪

♪We shall stand by you♪

♪People's unity is his target♪

♪You are the people's representative♪

With just two questions posed in the public’s favour…

People are showering me with love no matter I'm dead or alive.

If I really did something for them genuinely…

They'd give their lives, sir.

[EMOTIONAL MUSIC]

Are you Srinu for real?

Like I told you, sir...

Srinu died.

Who the hell are you, man?

Sir, I'm a journalist.

I work for a TV channel.

I was marrying my love in a month and…

'I met with an accident one night.'

'I was lying on the road, bleeding heavily.'

'Most of them assumed I was drunk.'

'No one helped.'

'A father and son came to my rescue, admitting me in a hospital.'

'Doctors said I was brought in time to save me.'

[MELANCHOLIC MUSIC]

'While I was discharging from the hospital after a week…'

'I wanted to thank the men who saved me.'

'But my girlfriend had just shown me the newspaper.'

‘Government employee on the run for supplying fake notes…’

'An article read so.'

'I saw Mr. Venkateswara Rao’s picture in it.'

'I couldn't believe it somehow.'

'I knew something was wrong.'

'I went to the police station that night to find the truth.'

'His son Srinu was weeping over there.'

'I tried to console him saying his father would be back.'

'But he wasn’t weeping for his father.'

'His mother and sister died in an accident just then.'

'The minor boy responsible for it was saved by his parents.'

'What can we say about them?'

'His parents are supposed to surrender him.'

'I didn’t know what to say about them.'

'I consoled Srinu and sent him home.'

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

'I enquired about what really happened.'

'I realised his family was destroyed for filing a case on the Home Minister.'

'I went to complain at the police station.'

'But I saw the Home Minister’s son there and stepped back.'

'I went to meet Srinu the next day.'

'But Srinu was already burnt to ashes.'

[MELANCHOLIC MUSIC]

'Everyone said he committed suicide.'

'He wouldn't do that, sir.'

'He was burnt.'

'I wanted to act on it through our channel.'

'But the Home Minister was our channel’s investor.'

I didn’t know what to do, sir.

[MELANCHOLIC MUSIC]

♪One who is a devotee of Lord Vishnu♪

♪Knows the pain of others♪

[MUSIC]

♪One who is a devotee of Lord Vishnu♪

♪Knows the pain of others♪

♪Does good to others♪

♪Without letting pride enter his mind♪

♪One who is a devotee of Lord Vishnu♪

♪Knows the pain of others♪

[MUSIC]

♪One who is a devotee of Lord Vishnu♪

♪Knows the pain of others♪

♪Does good to others♪

♪Without letting pride enter his mind♪

♪One who is a devotee of Lord Vishnu♪

♪Knows the pain of others♪

I didn’t even know what to do next.

Minister Ranganatham’s son was my childhood friend.

[POUNDING MUSIC]

'I told him everything.'

'He said there’s no use in sensationalizing this incident.'

Let's risk it with all our heart.

We'd lose our lives at most.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

♪No one can parallel your courage♪

♪Show the world your triumph♪

♪You are the warrior combating fate♪

♪Flow like a stream narrating a story♪

♪He is the epitome of justice♪

♪He is people's representative♪

“He is the reflection of love”

♪He is the representative♪

[MUSIC]

♪He is unique amongst the public♪

♪One in a million is what you are♪

“Atrocity and injustice shall exist no more”

“Earth shall be relieved of its burden”

♪As you hunt the demons down♪

♪You charge as the blowing wind♪

♪He is the symbol of protest♪

♪He is the growing leader♪

♪He is a believer in revolution♪

♪He is the representative♪

[MUSIC]

I need to speak to the public now.

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC]

Greetings to the public admiring me.

You have adored me for my actions.

You are supporting me by fighting the Government.

Why?

Is it because your money ends up with the big shots as black money?

Or because your currency adds up to be crores?

Like all the paisa add up to be crores…

Our tiny mistakes frame the society we are in today.

All of us assume we aren’t mistaken.

It's a short distance.

Let me take the wrong route.

It's a small mistake.

Bribing someone for our gain is also a small mistake.

Businessman taking a rupee extra is also a small mistake.

Ask someone why they made a mistake.

They say 'This is India'.

That’s the pathetic situation our country is in.

Whose mistake is it?

Leaders aren't at fault.

Even the employees are not.

It's our fault.

Even if 300 leaders commit a mistake...

10 crores public wouldn’t be spoiled.

100 men accept bribes.

But a million people bribe the officers.

Who is at fault?

Society deals with the bigger mistakes.

Going by our standard, let's think about our small mistakes.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

To have my dear ones' killer punished...

I made a mistake.

But you made me a hero.

You also made me a leader now.

I wish for this situation to never repeat again.

CM will be relieved safely in a few moments.

Hail India!

Our operation has been successful, sir.

You can leave now.

Leave 5 minutes after I do.

Hey!

Just because a guy saved you...

You risked your life for him.

Aren't you afraid?

What should we expect for helping someone?

Expect benefits from them?

You answer my questions with questions, eh?

Sir, when someone is riding a bike with the side stand on…

We make sure we let him know that.

That's where our humanity ends.

Forget that.

You look like a 25 year old guy.

You have a great future ahead of you.

If the kidnap went wrong even for the slightest bit…

Your head would be fired with bullets, you know?

In 1931, at the age of 23…

Bhagat Singh was hanged for the country and many like you applauded him.

Why are you upset with me, sir?

How does a politician grow to be a leader?

You've taught me that really well.

I'm really proud of the fact that our State has a journalist like you.

[CLAPPING]

I hereby applaud you. Congrats!

I'll go, sir.

You can leave in 5 minutes.

Give me your name at least now.

I'm also a CM, sir.

Common Man...

[UPBEAT MUSIC]

[ON TV] He said CM will be out soon.

The high drama ends.

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC]

[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING]

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

Move aside, please!

Sir, has the kidnapper hurt you?

Have you touched him?

Sir, have you seen him up close?

How does he look?

Investigation shall reveal if he is human or a ghost.

Law will do its duty.

But...

After having met him...

I have a request for the public.

Do your duty and let others do theirs.

[POUNDING MUSIC]

'[CM]: I worked more for the party.'

'He inspired me to work for the public now.'

'Public shall know how a Chief Minister should be.'

'Public should know the worth of hard work.'

'Leaders should know the worth of serving the public.'

Sir...

This guy made a perfect sketch.

We can catch him if we call the dog squad.

What will you do by catching him?

Forget it.

It’s okay if 100 criminals escape.

But not a single innocent man can be punished.

How can you say he is innocent?

Think of him as one amongst the 100 criminals.

Let him go.

One more thing...

Make sure no one knows about the post box.

[ON TV] Investigation shall reveal if Manchodu Srinu is human or a ghost.

Rather than questioning if he is guilty or not…

Let’s hope Srinu’s questions are answered.

Stay tuned to CVR news.

You have managed the police well.

[SCOFFS] They couldn’t make out it was ‘Prema Desam’ film story.

'Motivation for a revolution'

'Not for the result'

'Just for a thought'

'Not for the sake'

'Just to awake'