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Train looted in Amaravati.

Drama troupe behind the crime...

...escapes with government treasure.

Intense hunt launched by the police.

Sir, please let me go!

Sir!

Sir, I have nothing to do with this.

It's these guys who looted the train!

Last night, I fell asleep after parking my lorry at the railway station.

They gagged me and used my lorry to ferry the...

We're not cops, bandmaster...

...we're the Abhiras!

Abhira!

Please let me go! I shall take my...

Bandmaster...

...in today's proceedings you will dance to my tunes.

Raise your trumpet!

It must raise a toast to the verdict I will deliver today.

Accused No.1 in today's proceedings...

...is the ten-headed Ravana.

The greatest amongst the demons.

Noblest amongst mankind.

The verdict must be...

...fair to both demons and mankind.

Bandmaster!

You don't seem to be dancing to my tunes.

These heads that have mastered the four Vedas can be burnt as per human customs.

These five heads that have mastered warfare can be buried as per demonic rites.

But, what do we do with this last head of Ravana?

Can you see that throne?

It has a history.

If the king who sits on it eyes a loot, then he must own it.

If not, it's an insult to the throne.

While I was eyeing this loot, wasn't it wrong of you to steal it Ravana?

You've insulted the throne!

It was a blunder. Please forgive me, Abhira...

You can forgive a man who has lost his way. But not the one who chooses the wrong path!

Hey Koyla! What do we do with the last head of Ravana?

Do we burn it or bury it?

We are as much human as we are demons, Abhira!

Okay then. I'll burn it and you bury it.

Fill life into your tune, bandmaster, not fear.

If not, word will get around that Ram Ram is a tyrant!

Ram Ram's name should be etched in golden letters in the annals of Abhira's history along with this loot!

Master, there is nothing on the top of the lorry!

They have hidden the loot on the way here, master.

Hey, if you die without disclosing the whereabouts of the loot...

RAMA RAMA THUSU DAKSHA VRUTHA JAARIPA

I will slaughter your family too!!!

This is Ram Ram's vow!!

RAMA RAMA THUSU DAKSHA VRUTHA JAARIPA

We are running out of time, Abhira. Please announce your successor.

Ugra is right. You better decide your successor.

None of you are worthy of sitting on that throne.

Until the lost loot is found, the throne will rather stay empty!

The one who restores the lost glory of the throne...

...will be its true successor.

The decision has been made, hasn't it? Leave now!

You have gone crazy cribbing about the lost loot.

I am the only successor to the throne.

Your sole heir.

I have every right to that throne!

Jairam, don't forget that Tukaram is also my son.

Your illicit relationship with the maid has yielded this dog and he can't claim the throne!

Give me your hand, Tukaram.

This ring is a symbol of Abhira tradition.

And according to the same tradition, it's being handed over to one of my sons.

Leave!

All these years, you were dispensing justice to the Abhiras from that throne.

But you were blind to the injustice meted out to your own son.

I've waited for you to show me some love for so long.

You held his hand throughout his life, but my rise and fall went unnoticed by you.

And it left me wounded.

I thought you'd heal them before your death, but you let me down again.

Who will call out on the injustice that you've done, my lord?

I never held your hand and helped you walk, but with folded hands, I am seeking your promise.

Never ever harm Tukaram.

Promise me!

I promise not to kill him.

I have always seen myself in you, Jairam.

My vow is now your responsibility.

Lord of the seven hills, the king of Abhiras is no more!

I, Jairam, the legal son of Ram Ram...

...will be the successor to ascend this throne.

But, I will not ascend the throne until the lost loot has been found and the families of those robbers are destroyed!

This is Jairam's vow!

Until then, King Ram Ram's name shall remain with us!

Long live his name!

RAMA RAMA THUSU DAKSHA VRUTHA JAARIPA

Jairam tried relentlessly. But neither did he find the loot, nor the rest of the drama troupe that went missing.

15 years passed by in this pursuit.

To this day, none could go past that lorry.

This is Jairam's line of control!

Dear viewers of Amaravati...

...speculations were rife that the government's treasure that was looted 15 years ago...

...was hidden in Amaravati itself.

Finally, excavations are now on to recover the lost loot.

Despite threats from Abhira, Jairam the fearless...

...world-famous treasure hunter Harishchandra, has begun the excavation.

The visuals you are witnessing currently is a historic one.

We wish the braveheart, Mr. Harishchandra, a long and healthy life and wrap this special documentary.

Lakshmi! - Please contact Lakshmi Studio for all special occasions.

What is it?

I've come on time, mom. You know him, right!

Inspector is not in yet!

What else, mom?

Who are you?

Hold on mom.

The theft in the neighouring aunty's house, do you know which great soul did it?

Where's the inspector?

(Iconic scene from Dr. Rajkumar's Bhaktha Prahlada)

You've been screaming out the Lord's name for so long. Where is he?

He is everywhere. He is in every cell of every being and thing.

Is that so?

In this earth? - Yes.

In the sky? - There too!

In the fire? - Yes.

In the water? - Yes.

In the air? - He is everywhere.

Everywhere?

Is he in this pillar? - Yes.

In this one too? Yes.

He is here too!

(People hailing Lord Narayana's name)

Show!

Everything on the table is now mine, Gadipar. Anything else left to lose?

Just old stories. But nobody wants to buy them!

I will find the loot and become the king of Abhiras. I shall see to you all then!

Where's the queen?

This bar is just a side business.

Cattle rearing is his main business.

He has travelled all over the world.

But he was most impressed by the cowboy culture in America.

His name is Cowboy Krishna.

He is safeguarding the American culture in Amaravati.

Hey! Who the hell let you guys inside?

Looking for me?

I was waiting to finish the cigar.

To light another one.

Can't you read the board? Cops are not allowed here.

I know I have everyone's attention. So pay attention to what I have to say.

Let me tell you a story.

Playing the lead is Johnny.

It was the last day of Navaratri.

Johnny came on his bike to shoot me.

As soon as he saw me, he pulled out his gun.

And, Johnny's story ended there.

Johnny Johnny... No papa.

Bloody outsider!

Hit the last one. You will get five beers.

Anything that can fetch me more beers?

Hit that.

What if I do?

Lifetime free beer. Nobody's done it so far. Try it.

Damn!

These four men?

They are Jairam's men.

Get the cop a beer. It's on me.

Jairam's men!

Jairam's slaves!

Must be the new generation of Jairam's men!

I don't remember seeing any of them before.

You'll drink all of it alone?

It's enough to start with.

Do you know the game?

Even we've heard about Johnny's murder. But, there are umpteen tales about the killer.

But how do we know it's you?

All of you waiting, listen up!

There is nobody who can read his mind.

I bet you haven't heard of someone like him.

Even if you have, it was probably a legendary tale.

The most sought after in this world.

A man with a his gun as a companion.

His cap adorns his head like a crown.

And is stubborn.

A leader who chases his goals!

Rumors and legends about him are the talk of the town.

Now that we have been introduced to him, why don't you meet his sidekick as well?

Hands Up! He is eternal.

Hands Up! I'm the one in disguise.

Hands Up! This is my philosophy.

He is definitely born to create history.

The stage is set! So, experience this you curious spectator.

Lock your eyes on me and there will be no dearth of entertainment.

There are people living with an illusion of defeating me.

It's not their fault, but that is beyond imagination.

It feels like you're here to write a new era. So let your flags soar high.

When there is war, we need to fight our enemies and not read the holy book.

He is definitely born to create history.

All of you waiting, listen up!

There is nobody who can read his mind.

I bet you haven't heard of someone like him.

Even if you have, it was probably a legendary tale.

The most sought after in this world.

A man with a his gun as a companion.

His cap adorns his head like a crown.

And is stubborn.

A leader who chases his goals!

Rumors and legends about him are the talk of the town.

Now that we have been introduced to him, why don't you meet his sidekick as well?

Hands Up! He is eternal

Hands Up! He's the one in disguise.

Hands Up! This is his philosophy.

He definitely is born to create history.

While I've been waiting at the station to file a complaint, you are happily downing drinks at the bar!

Miss Lakshmi, it is better to drink at a bar, isn't it? Won't it be an offence to drink at the station?

Gentlemen! Please respect women.

What do you want now? Respect?

I mean you want to file a complaint? Write it down.

Tell me madam.

Despite knowing that treasure hunter Harishchandra has threats from Jairam...

...why didn't you safeguard him?

Threat?

Where's the threat, Miss Lakshmi? It's already been taken care of!

Who are they?

Jairam's henchmen. They were set to kidnap the treasure hunter. By then, our inspector arrested them.

Madam, please revoke your complaint.

The treasure hunter has already been kidnapped!

Really? Has he been kidnapped?

Hold on! You must be confused. They were set to kidnap him but then...

It's a lie!

We were following him to provide security. We are aides of the bright and promising politician, Tukaram.

He put us on the job to safeguard Harischandra as he doesn't trust the cops.

Boys! One minute.

So, you're saying that you were following the treasure hunter to provide him security.

And you're saying that the treasure hunter has already been kidnapped.

So...

Show!

If the treasure hunter has been kidnapped while you were in my custody, you are not the kidnappers.

Congrats!

Thank you, Miss Lakshmi.

You have saved four innocents from being punished.

Just you wait!

Please handover the handcuffs at the station on your way.

How irresponsible! Tomorrow's newspaper will have your entire history. Just you wait!

You're threatening a police officer and according to Section 300 and...

...it's a serious offence!

And you all are witness to this. I will take strict action.

Action will be taken against you by your department!

Don't forget to read the paper tomorrow!

Which paper? Hi Amaravati? - Yes. Okay, I will make a note of that.

Anyway, nice meeting you guys.

It was an amazing party. Really!

Who will pay the bill?

Our bill is now clear. What about yours?

May I?

Ah! Thank you.

By the way gentlemen...

...if in future somebody writes your history...

...it will have two parts.

One: Before you met him.

Two: After you met him.

Who is he?

He is Sriman Narayana!

Uh oh!

Looks like it was a rocking party!

Even I have a party.

It's called Shanti Priya (Lover of Peace).

But until there are bullets in a gun, how can there be peace?

Lovers of peace...

Sir, Tukaram sir!

Can I get some water to drink?

Ramchandra!

When a man is gripped by fear...

...it is normal for his throat to dry up.

Unfortunately, water is scarce in this town.

No water.

But that doesn't mean there's no water in our town.

It's there!

Even our town has a lake.

We're not allowed to drink from it.

Tell me why?

Sir...

...the cap is still on.

Smart!

This cap is Jairam's line of control.

No one can cross this line to the other side.

Oh it's simple! Give it to me.

First, request Jairam.

Jairam sir...

...if you remove this line of control...

...we can easily..."

Sir!

Can't we drink?

Jairam, make your request.

Sir?

Make your request!

Jairam sir, if you remove this line of control, we can easily drink water from this lake.

Jairam says no!

One minute.

Oh!

Jairam says there's a hidden loot on the other side...

...until we find the loot, I'll not tolerate anyone going near the lake."

Then we have a problem, sir.

And if we find the loot, then you will be free of Jairam and his line of control.

On the same line, I had roped in a treasure hunter to find the loot...

...and deployed four men for his security.

But you...

Sir, that was due to a confusion.

Even I have a confusion...

...those four men wearing hats inside the bar...

...do you know what their job is?

They are secret contract workers.

No one can even find out who gave the contract!

If you write a contract, put in hundred rupees and drop it in the can.

It reaches the hands of Cowboy Krishna.

He takes it and...

Damn! I seem to have missed something!

One Rupee.

Sir...

...not 100. It's actually Rs. 101.

And if Cowboy Krishna drops the one rupee in the cow-bank, it means the contract is on.

The money and the contract chit goes to the hands of the hat-wearing men.

Whatever be the contract, consider it done.

Very good!

I am their old customer!

Ramchandra!

Shall we write?

What?

The contract!

Sir, cap. It's yours. Put it on.

Treasure hunter Harischandra has been kidnapped owing to my irresponsibility.

If I don't rescue treasure hunter Harishchandra from the clutches of Jairam within four days...

Sir, go a little slow.

...then feel free to...

...mercilessly, horrendously...

...kill me.

I assign you this task in complete faith. Yours truly, Just put a tiny comma.

Below that...

...Inspector Narayana.

Sir...

...Rs. 101?

Don't worry. It's already in the envelope.

Ramchandra...

...drop it in the can, will you?

You have only four days. Mind it!

Let's go?

By the way, no cop has ever set foot inside the fort of Abhiras.

Good luck. Take care!

It'd have been better if you read the letter, Tukaram sir!

Printing is almost done. Start loading already.

Okay sir.

Breaking news!

Charmed by Miss Lakshmi, the editor of 'Hi Amaravati', Mr. Sudhakar would've praised me in his newspaper.

The news has been printed. But alas! The newspaper won't reach anyone.

Reason: The delivery van is missing.

Sir, can you keep it low!?

To hell with you!

Sir, it's my mom on the phone.

Now, Miss Lakshmi will come here on her Luna with Mr Sudhakar to file a complaint.

Hi! Amaravati.

Please come.

So...

...the word is that you've written about our sir today. But the newspaper hasn't come in yet!

That's why we're here to file a complaint!

The entire lot of papers that were printed this morning is missing. And so is the delivery van.

I've been trying to reach you since morning, but your phone seems to be forever busy!

I only managed to steal a plate and tumbler this time. Sir is using it to have lunch!

Mom, hold on! Everyone's staring at me!

I'll call you later.

Sir, first take our complaint!

You might want to give a complaint Mr. Sudhakar. Look, we have no problem taking it.

Side please!

And then you will keep pestering me to find it. But we have no motivation to find it. Do you know why?

You haven't maintained a good relationship with us.

Take for example, our neighboring aunty. She keeps sending us tea and coffee.

Sir, tea!

We don't even have to ask for it.

She has maintained friendly relations with us.

What's aunty doing?

She is taking a shower.

Very nice!

There was a burglary in aunty's house the other day. In 15 minutes, we brought him here.

Ask him!

Sir, not 15 minutes! I was here in 10. You were late. Ask madam. She was here too.

Madam?

Now what? Will you take my complaint or not?

You still haven't given it, Miss Lakshmi. How can I take it?

Okay. Here! Write it down.

Write.

Mom, sorry the call got cut. Like I said...

Oh! This isn't mom!

Oh! You found a van?

Grey colour?

CEZ 306?

Mine mine!

Grey colour!

Oh!

See, you merely began writing the complaint and we already found your van!

Correct Sir!

Very good Cobar!

Amma, you should have been here to see my catch!

This is all Narayana's ploy. Don't fall for it, Sudhakar.

I won't, Lakshmi. No way!

Mr. Sudhakar!

Coming sir!

One minute, Lakshmi!

Sir?

Love is in the air, huh?

No, no sir.

Good. It won't work out anyway.

Nothing like that, sir. There's no problem.

What does it say, Achyuthanna? Have they praised me a lot?

Not bad. Lot of spelling mistakes though.

Isn't it wrong, Sudhakar?

Sir, that...

Come here.

Look, don't sway to the charms of Lakshmi and cheat on Saraswathi.

If you do that, what will happen to our relationship?

It will be ruined, sir.

Exactly!

What do you plan to write tomorrow?

Definitely not anything on you, sir!

Sir...

You're making the same mistake again.

You must write.

We found your van even before you filed the complaint.

Isn't it a wonderful topic to write on?

Absolutely sir.

It's a wonderful topic indeed. We can write.

Is there a problem, Achyuthanna?

Huh? No.

Go on then. File a report that the case has been solved.

Thank you, sir.

It's okay, Sudhakar. What columns does your paper have?

We have...

Is there a sports column?

Yes sir.

I play Kho-Kho.

Write this...

Narayana displays incredible prowess at Kho-Kho!'

That'll be nice.

(Struggling noises)

Achyuthanna!

Sir?

Treasure hunter Harishchandra!

What the...

Sir, I've nothing to do with this.

Sir!

Sir, this is the only vehicle that goes unchecked from this town.

This fellow must be conspiring with Jairam and attempting to smuggle him out of here.

Sir, I swear I've no clue about this.

I don't know how he ended up here.

Sir?

Do one thing, Achyuthanna.

Book Miss Lakshmi's photo studio for one hour.

I will break into Jairam's fort and rescue treasure hunter Harischandra.

But the treasure hunter is right here.

Where? Where Achyuthanna?

Ah! I get it!

Make way Miss Lakshmi. Please!

I am on my way to break into Jairam's fort.

Amaravati's braveheart Narayana'

- Ready? Miss Lakshmi, smile please!

Superhero breaks into the impenetrable fort of Jairam; rescues treasure hunter Harishchandra.

Ramchandra, why didn't I get to know of this news earlier?

Tukaram wants to know.

Ten of Jairam's henchmen on this side.

And on the other side, just me!

Sir, what about me?

I had made you promise, isn't it?

That you are old now and you will not fight anymore.

So, yes. I kept beating them all into pulp.

And because he kept pulping, sir got exhausted and collapsed.

A man comes running with an acid bottle and sir is unable to even move.

I pleaded, "Sir, please let me break my promise. Please let me break my promise!"

The acid bottle is drawing closer, but sir isn't uttering a word.

Sir, please let me break my promise. Please let me break my promise.

All right! That's enough, Achyuthanna!

And he said, "All right!"

That's when the hero of the story, Achyuth Kumar, made his entry.

I grabbed the bottle from his hand, gulped the acid and spat it on his face.

But if you gulp acid, won't your throat get burnt, Achyuthanna?

It did, Sir. A little.

Can't you make out the change in my voice?

Yes. I think I sense a slight change now.

Narayana.

Hello!

The master is calling.

Okay, go. Who's stopping you?

Sir, promise me that you will not get into a fight today.

I will handle them.

No, Achyuthanna. This isn't as easy as downing a bottle of acid.

This isn't a request. This is an order.

Achyuthanna?

Parota! I am placing an order for parota!

Get a plate of parota and mutton balls for sir.

Okay sir.

Hey!

Who the hell are you?

Shall I tell you and then beat you up? Or beat you up and then tell you?

B@$##$!

Parota and mutton balls!

Sir, I take back my promise. You handle this.

Hello!

If you don't mind...

Sir, bend down.

You made me bend all the way for this??

Howzzzat!

I feel shy, sir.

Where did he go?

Is it very deep?

Oh it is!

If master hears about this...

Who the hell is your master?

Jairam!

Checkmate!

The master had summoned the inspector. So, we brought him here.

But it looks like it's he who has brought you here!

Let him in.

One minute.

In the history of Amaravati, we are the first cops to enter this fort.

Sir, it'll be great if we're the first ever cops to safely get out of here too!

Please spare me, master!

You can forgive the one who has lost his way, but not the one who choses the wrong path!

It's Abhira's blood that runs in my veins. I can never be a traitor.

Let's check if it's truly the blood of Abhira's that runs in your veins.

What happened?

Apparently, he who used to leak information to Tukaram...

Disloyal dog!

Jairam!

Watch your tone when you take my name, Vibhasu.

Or else, I will have to disregard the loyalty you've shown to my father.

Ugra, crucify this dog!

Bhoppa! Get the cross!

Achyuthanna, I've been observing the bandmaster. He is indifferent to whatever is happening.

He has already lost his mind, sir. So, he just minds his own business.

Poor fellow. He's lost his marbles off late.

So, does he not react to anything?

No.

We have to ensure the master doesn't find out.

If he does, we'll be doomed.

Lord of the seven hills.

The king of Abhiras.

Rama Rama.

Long live his name!

RAMA RAMA THUSU DAKSHA VRUTHA JARIPA

Bandmaster, seems like the proceedings will never begin until you blow your trumpet.

You've been blowing this trumpet for 15 years now. And all of them have been rejoicing by hailing the name of my father.

Rama Rama!

Long live his name!

So, someone tell me when will the name of my father be liberated from this court?

Sir, you know...

...the fact that you haven't managed to find a single clue shows that you wastrels are habituated to rejoicing.

If that b@$^@$ Tukaram has dared to lay a finger on my fort...

Bandmaster, I hardly felt it. You should hit a little harder.

I was just training him on what to do if somebody snatches his trumpet.

Achyuthanna, behave!

Sir, I would've come there and shook hands to offer you my salutations. But I'm helpless.

Circumstances have tied me up.

The reason for summoning me here...

...is because we bravely foiled your attempt to smuggle the treasure hunter out of town.

Even the newspapers got carried away while singing our praises.

You are upset and I can understand your pain, sir.

But I speak only the truth as I stand here.

I have nothing to do with this.

This act of bravery was entirely by our constable, Achyuthanna.

Achyuthanna please!

Excuse me!

He got carried away by his call of duty. Please forgive him.

In fact, he has a lot of respect for you.

Isn't it, Achyuthanna?

Yes! Most definitely!

These buffoons are claiming to have rescued the officer from our clutches.

So according to you, I was behind the attempt of smuggling the officer out of here?

Why?

Achyuthanna, he's asking you why would he do that?

Who do I have to fear in this town?

Exactly! Why would he fear anyone?

Ugra, if this inspector continues to act smart, pump all the bullets in this room into his chest.

Now bear these two things in mind.

One: If that officer was in my captivity, you would dare not come anywhere close. Forget rescuing him!

Two: Had you managed to rescue him from my captivity, your corpse would be hanging on the ramparts of my fort.

So, you didn't kidnap the treasure hunter, sir?

Is your corpse hanging outside my fort?

Sir, here's the truth. We didn't make any efforts to rescue the treasure hunter. We found him accidentally.

And since we found him, we thought we will get some fame out of it.

Yes sir. It brought fame, but for him.

Ugra, they are of no use to us.

Sir, one minute. We will definitely be of use.

Sir, what is it? You want to trace the kidnapper, right?

Give us two days. We'll find him. Right, Achyuthanna?

Yes!

I don't need your help for it.

Oh! You don't need it?

Sir, I'll handover the treasure hunter to you.

Ugra!

Oh! You don't want that too?

Sir!!

If you give me sometime, I'll find the missing loot for you.

He seems to be interested!

Don't assume my desire as my weakness, Narayana.

Sir, you've tried finding that loot for 15 years now. But the treasure hunter knows how to find it.

Sir, allow the treasure hunter to do his job.

Claiming that his life is under threat from you, I shall closely guard him.

As soon as we find the loot, I will hand it over to you.

It's the fear of death that's making you talk.

If you go back on your word, the consequences will be more dire than the death that you've managed to escape today.

Ok relax! Didn't you hear him say that I've managed to to escape from death today?

Gun down!

Keep an eye on him.

Okay, master.

I thought the bandmaster was pretending. But I'm really disappointed. He's totally lost it.

Why are you disappointed, sir?

Concern!

The poor thing has been playing the trumpet for the Abhiras for the past 15 years.

And these Abhiras don't even have half the concern I have.

But, what can they do?

My father lost his memory when he received a nasty blow on his head.

But when I hit him correctly on the same spot, his memory returned in a flash!

How did you know it was the correct spot?

It was I who hit him the first time so, that's why!

There were five notes in this wallet, isn't it?

We are five of us here, aren't we?

Sir, unlike your father, the bandmaster didn't lose his mind due to a blow, right?

It's due to a shock.

A shock? Of course we can give him that too! There are many techniques to do that.

Physical, mental and so forth...

Can you see him?

That's physical.

If you go back on your word to Jairam, then you'll meet with a similar fate.

Now, this is mental shock.

Despite being police officers, we're rendered helpless. He may stay alive for maybe another three days. How sad!

Anything can happen in three days, Achyuthanna.

Let's go.

Where to?

To the arena.

Achyuthanna, this game began 15 years ago.

It was started by these six drama folks.

The ones who came to perform a play also looted a train.

Desirous of the loot, but fearful of the Abhiras.

They hid the loot thinking they could smuggle it out once things cooled down.

And while on their way....

Excuse me!

...and while on their way comes the first twist to the story.

The first player enters the arena.

Surprise!

Ram Ram tried his best to find the loot. Alas! He breathed his last before doing so!

But with conditions applied!

This condition gave rise to two more players...

...Jairam and Tukaram.

Jairam has power. He has the support of the Abhiras.

The whole town fears him.

He will stop at nothing to win this game.

But, he is impulsive!

Doesn't think before he acts, doesn't trust anyone around him.

Ah! That will work in our favour!

And there's Tukaram.

Abhiras will not let him anywhere close to them.

He wants to eliminate them and rule Amaravati.

He has built his own party to gain political strength.

He believes politics is the next dacoity.

But if neither of them has kidnapped the treasure hunter, it means a third player has entered the arena.

Who could that be, sir?

Though the treasure hunter was kidnapped in broad daylight, Jairam and Tukaram have no clue about the kidnapper.

If both players are oblivious to the presence of another player in the arena...

...then he is smart and courageous!

Think about it, Achyuthanna.

The kidnapping of the treasure hunter has been of no advantage to anyone.

Except for him.

Achyuthanna.

If someone writes the history of Amaravati in future, it will be divided into two parts.

One: Before his arrival in Amaravati.

Two: After his arrival in Amaravati.

Who is he?

He is Sriman Narayana!

Oh! I love that expression!

Sir!

Sir! Sir!

How did you manage to kidnap the treasure hunter?

The hat-wearing men who were sitting in Cowboy Krishna's bar.

Oh!

I am their old customer.

Sir, now that you have entered the arena, how do you plan to find the missing loot?

If you need to find the loot, then we need to dig Achyuthanna.

But where, sir?

Tell me where the six drama folks were buried?

Right here!

Then let's start from here.

Sir, if we haven't found the bodies yet, they must've decomposed.

Then we should've at least found the bones.

Looks like someone's found the bodies and made off with them.

What do we do now?

Do as I say. Get me six dead bodies.

Why sir?

Let the departed rest in peace, Achyutanna!

Today...

...the programme arranged by our beloved Amaravati Police Department...

...to find the remains of the six drama folks who lost their lives after stealing the loot...

...and perform their final rites...

...that is just a small part of my big plan.

Your problems are now my problems.

I've come here...

...only for you.

Only for you...

I've relayed the news to the press across six neighbouring towns. But only these many have turned up.

How many have come is immaterial, Achyuthanna.

It is "who" has come and "for what" that matters.

I'm not a coward and won't be scared by threats.

That man there with a towel on his head...

Who's he?

That's our pickpocket Velu, sir.

He's just doing his job!

My intentions are right.

Hail Tukaram!

Sir, he seems to have arrived just to ruin our plan.

Dear Harry!

Inspector Narayana!

Heard that you're on a mission to deliver peace to the dear departed.

And where there's peace, how can I not be there?

Take your seat.

The almighty himself will descend to protect you.

Will descend...

On our way here, Ramchandra was telling me a few things...

...that it wasn't Jairam who kidnapped the treasure hunter.

I reprimanded him.

Don't you read the paper? I said...

That in fact it's our Narayana who rescued the treasure hunter by breaking into Jairam's fort.

Achyuthanna, who is that fellow with a monkey cap?

I remember seeing him around here.

Go, ask where he's from.

Sorry, you were saying something.

About how people spread such amusing rumours.

Oh yeah! Such nonsense actually!

Take for example the rumours at Jairam's fort.

They say someone is leaking information to you from there.

Of course I didn't believe it!

But you know Jairam. He was interrogating someone with a vengeance!

If one continues wearing a mask even after one's true colours are revealed, it becomes a mere accessory.

Let's straight get down to business?

Ah! This is interesting. Let's talk!

I only want one thing. Jairam shouldn't lay his hands on the missing loot.

The Abhira clan should perish without a leader.

And your political party should take their place in Amaravati.

Very good thought!

I know!

But according to my sources somebody has apparently promised Jairam that they'll help him find the loot.

That's not a very good thought, isn't it?

Now, he has to either break his promise...

...or I have to forego my peaceful ways and break his bones!

Come on, let's burn!

Clap! Come on, clap!

Tukaram sir! Despite the culprit being caught and you're still getting information from the fort, either you're joking...

...or you still have some of your men there!

By the way, thank you for giving me the information.

Oh!

Miss Lakshmi, please click a picture of Tukaram and me.

Smile please!

Sudhakar!

Sir.

Of course I'll write about this, sir.

Those four men near the lorry, who are they?

I've never seen them before. No idea who they are.

Go, find out.

I've come here only for you.

I'm not a coward to be scared by threats.

If your intentions are right...

...I'm sure the almighty will re-incarnate to protect you.

This time, our calculations won't go wrong.

This is definitely our Sri Hari who has come to save us.

Sri Hari, you're finally here!

But we had recovered the bones of those drama folks ages ago.

Why did he stage that act today?

Had he not staged that act, we wouldn't have gone to that function, isn't it?

He did that only to pass on the divine message that he's here to protect all of us.

Oh God! How kind of you to do so!

Perfect timing!

Tomorrow is a full-moon night.

Let's hope the divine message reaches us and the prophecy comes true.

Sri Hari, please protect us always.

Please relieve us from this town.

Sri Hari, please protect us always.

Finally, the lord is here!

10, 20, 30...

Ready or not, here I come...

Boo!

Boo!

Nothing can remain hidden from me in this town!

Good morning security!

Shall we get down to work?

So, you will find the missing loot using this pendulum?

Yes!

And what if it fails?

I have one more.

What if this doesn't work either?

I have many more.

I'm sure one of it will work.

Let's go!

Achyuthanna, what are they both doing here?

I asked them to follow the four mysterious men.

And we arrived here by following them, sir.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Harishchandra, the lorry that has the loot is outside the town.

What are you doing in this town with the pendulum?

You should ideally begin investigations near the lorry, isn't it?

No.

We have our own plans.

We will search for it right here.

He says he will search for the loot here.

For weddings, thread ceremonies, death ceremonies and other special occasions, please contact...

Lakshmi!

What's your problem?

There he is...

Sir, why are these guys following the treasure hunter?

How can the prophecy come true if Sri Hari continues to escape like this?

If Sri Hari doesn't come on his own, then we will take him there today.

How?

Ashu...

Ouch!

Interesting!

Gather our men.

Put on your masks.

With no hope of leaving, we are captured here.

This has started to feel like an endless exile.

Ah! There comes the full moon in all its glory.

It has brought with it waves of bliss.

Gather our men.

Put on your masks.

The troupe that looted the train is still in this town.

Yes, sir.

They get together on full moon nights. And the rest of the time, despite being amidst us, we didn't even realise it!

But I still have a few doubts, Achyuthanna.

I think we should join...

Yeah!

My dear ones, what is this new celebration?

It's just an age old tragedy.

We have lived a life of unfulfilled desires.

Give me one clue and I will solve this riddle.

We are bearing the brunt of someone else's fault.

Yes, this is absolute injustice.

Tell me more.

No. Else we will be sinned!

We need you to descend, Sri Hari.

Once upon a time...

...there existed a Sri Hari Drama Company...

...with such prolific actors.

Actors so great...

...even if woken up from deep sleep...

...they recited the dialgoues, even when asked to recite frontwards or backwards!

And one day...

...they were summoned by Amaravati to perform the 'Vishnu Purana.'

They vowed not to leave the town without completing their performance.

Not being able to perform the last part, they stayed back, but as convicts.

Having lost to the ruthless Abhiras, we are forced to live in hiding.

We have surrendered to this art form...

...with these colourful masks.

Protect us O Sri Hari. You are our only hope.

Understood Achyuthanna?

Yes Sir!

Without performing their final play, these guys can't leave this town.

Exactly!

Sir, let's see if we can find a clue about the loot.

He's not one of us!!!

Who the hell are you? Why are you here?Tell me.

Garuda (eagle) is here!

Come here!

Sri Hari!!

Sri Hari!! Please protect us.

Sri Hari, where did he go?

Sri Hari!

Sri Hari, henceforth you have to protect us from Jairam.

Since the divine message arrived, why are you still hiding your identity from us, dear one?

We have awaited your arrival for so long. Please don't make us wait any longer Sri Hari.

Help us perform our final play and leave this town.

Shut up Achyuthanna!

How did you all come here?

What did you do with the treasure hunter?

Don't worry. He's safe at his home, Sri Hari.

We got confused and mistook him to be our Sri Hari.

Had we known that you are the real Sri Hari, we'd have kidnapped you right in the beginning.

They have given us the responsibility to take you along.

One minute.

There seems to be some confusion here.

There was a confusion yesterday.

After the prophecy came true, there is no confusion.

What prophecy?

The one that came true yesterday!

Sri Sri Guptananda swamiji had predicted a decade ago that the divine message would be delivered on a full moon night.

Yes, I did. Garuda (eagle).

But only a part of my prediction came true.

The rest of it will be fulfilled by Sri Hari himself!

It is his love alone that can redeem you all from your troubles.

Yes. My predictions can never come true. Damn!

My predictions can never go wrong.

Are you able to get it, Achyuthanna?

I do. But, I'm unable to believe it.

I know!

Actually, I told the swamiji to not reveal everything.

Because some things should be kept secretive.

But that idiot has told them everything!

It's okay sir. Forget it!

Come here boys.

Dear Sri Hari, please let us perform one last play. We'll leave this town after that.

But before that, the second part of the prophecy has to be fulfilled.

Don't worry, our sir will do it all.

Don't worry at all!

By the way, haven't your teammates shared the location of the hidden loot?

No sir.

I'm merely enquiring, that's all.

We get a salary isn't it? I'm least interested in the loot.

But curiosity is a trait we all have, isn't it Achyuthanna?

True.

Back then, these guys were all just kids, Achyuthanna.

I don't mean to say it was exactly them.

There were others in their troupe, isn't it? Wouldn't they have been informed?

Obviously they'd have!

I'm sure they know it too.

They're just scared, that's all. Poor fellows!

If they don't disclose it, won't they anger you, sir?

I'm just scared that in your anger, you might just abandon them and go back.

They made a map to guide them to the hidden loot.

That's all we know.

That's a great idea, sir!

If they have hidden the loot in an unknown place, they must have a map to guide them to that spot, isn't it?

So...

...where's the map?

We don't know that, sir.

Really? None of you know it?

No sir.

If these guys don't know...

...and these guys are dead...

...there is only one guy!

Bandmaster!

If there is any information about the map, he must have it.

But...

...he is crazy!

We can fix him!

Stop Achyuthanna! Stop testing them.

Sit! Sit down!

Now, what do we do with them?

They don't know anything much, Achyuthanna.

We got to know there's a map. Find it.

In the police station?

What are you searching for, sir?

Ah! Got it!

Achyuthanna, please treat them well.

I'm off to shock the daylights out of someone.

Who, sir?

The bandmaster.

You should leave this town!

Your life is in danger.

Please leave the town right away, Narayana.

I've earned only two things in this town, Miss Lakshmi.

One is friendship...

...the other is love.

If I'm in danger, it's only because of one person.

Narayana, listen!

I know why you staged that act of conducting the final rites of those drama folks!

I'm not a fool!

I didn't come there to witness your drama.

I've been following the activities of those drama folks for many years now.

Even I'm aware that they still continue to live in this town.

I'm not sure I follow what you're saying...

You're not the only intelligent one here. Listen...

...they have this superstition that some Sri Hari will arrive and rid them of their troubles.

And for some strange reason, they believe it's you!

Why do you call it superstition, Miss Lakshmi?

I mean it's definitely possible.

May be. But it's that possibility that has put your life at risk.

There's another camp amongst that drama troupe. And they don't believe in the concept of the lord.

In fact, they are dangerous.

They had different plans. And now you are posing to be a threat to those plans by pretending to be Sri Hari.

I'm overwhelmed by your concern, Miss Lakshmi.

ReallyI swear!

But don't worry....

This gun here, his name is...

...hands-up!

No matter how dangerous they may be, they will have to bow down before hands-up!

So, you've decided to risk your life.

Alright. You'd rather know the complete truth.

You've witnessed only one side of the drama troupe. Not the other.

Come with me.

Where to?

I didn't want anybody to know that I've been following them.

But now you've got involved in this equation.

It's all God's wish, Miss Lakshmi!

Nothing is in our hands.

I didn't even know that such a spot existed in this town!

This place has a lot of resemblance to the Abhira fort!

Where does this path lead to?

You'll know soon enough.

Miss Lakshmi, don't you get scared of undertaking such adventures?

Why should I be scared?

I might be there to protect you today. But, what about when I'm not around?

Single girl. Don't you think it's better to have somebody with you at all times?

Like your father, maybe. Doesn't he get worried when you set out alone like this?

My father left us and went away during my childhood.

Went with whom?

Because even my father eloped and went away with a foreigner a long time ago!

Let's focus on the task at hand now?

Do you miss your father?

I missed him a lot for two months.

Then you got used to his absence?

No, then he himself returned home!

Funny fellow!

What about your father?

He's dead.

I'm sorry.

Was he unwell?

Looks like you miss him a lot.

No.

He made my family suffer.

And he dragged us all down with his death.

So yes, I don't miss him.

But if he was in poor health, how's it his fault, Miss Lakshmi?

This way. A little further down.

If the body is afflicted with disease, it can be accepted.

But not the mind.

My father's biggest problem was his desires.

But when desire turns to greed, not only does it destroys one's own life but also of your dear ones.

What did your father do for a living?

He was part of a drama troupe before he got into robbery.

What about your family?

Family doesn't always mean we have to be related by blood, Narayana.

I have a family much bigger than that.

At one point, everybody would accompany my father and perform plays in various towns.

My father's mistakes have forced them all to give up their identity and go into hiding.

Who are you?

I told you a while ago.

Not everybody amongst the drama folks believe in that prophecy...

...and your life is in danger because of them.

What was the gun's name again?

Why are you standing, Miss Lakshmi? Please take a seat.

So, can you please tell me who amongst you beat me up?

You b@#$%^d!!! She had a gun isn't it? Why didn't you just tell me that you wanted to tie me up??

So Miss Lakshmi, what's new?

What do you want?

Tea? Coffee? Something to drink?

Nobody knew of our existence in this village.

How did you get to know?

How did I get to know....

...actually I was out for a walk. That's when I heard songs from the forest.

I thought a party was going on and wanted to join them.

Look at the co-incidence!

Your people were rejoicing that the prophecy has come true and surrendered to me that I'm their Sri Hari!

Which Sri Hari?? The rest of them may believe that rogue swamiji's fake predictions.

But we are not fools.

You please keep quiet.

You should've seen that eagle sitting on my shoulder last night. It was a sight!

You missed it Miss Lakshmi!

Sudhakar!

Oh oh oh!

You are also a part of this? Nice!

This eagle too...

We managed to evade the eyes of everyone all this time.

But staying here longer means trouble for us all.

We want to leave without performing the final play, but the troupe will do so only if Sri Hari says it.

Which is why we wanted the eagle to sit on Sudhakar and make it seem like the prophecy has come true.

But if you plan amongst yourselves, how will it work out? The eagle should've been a part of it too.

Of course, he was trained. But you hit my head and wore this armlet.

So, it sat on you instead of Sudhakar.

This can't be a mere co-incidence, Narayana.

Oh god! Please believe me, Miss Lakshmi

I swear on God I'm innocent.

I don't believe you!

Okay then. If you don't believe me despite swearing on God, then I don't want to be here for a moment longer.

Hey you! Untie me now!

He will not disclose anything, Lakshmi.

What do we do with him?

First, let's think about how to convince our people.

Till then, let him be here.

Hey...

Hey! What are you doing??

I want you to faint!

I'll deal with this nitiwit later. But before that...

...bandmaster...

...if I have to fix him...

...I need to convince Jairam.

Impossible! You can't convince him but you can fool him. You have to play some tricks.

Found it!

It's not easy. It's risky. If we get caught...

...this will be your fate too.

Happy married life!

Hey!

Please take care of the horse till I'm back.

If master finds out, you'll be in trouble Soma.

Take care of the horse. If I don't go back on time, a wedding might get called off.

I have to convey an important message to Jairam sir.

I'll speak to the master and be back.

What are they both doing with your horse?

I've gifted it to them.

Careful, old memories of my dad.

I told you it's old!

But you're not one to gift people without expecting anything in return...

Oh come on! They're helping me too...

Now please, don't ask how are they helping me!

You won't find anything there today.

I remember what happened the last time!

Even we remember what happened the last time very well!

You are looting your master's close friend.

If Jairam gets to know...

Apparently, he's master's close friend!

This hasn't ended. Remember that!

Anything left?

Here, take this!

Leave Ugra. Hunt them down and drag them here.

Till then, I'll introduce these four men to our guest.

Keep an eye on him.

Inspector Narayana!

You've come at the right time!

Do you know these four men?

They are the ones who kidnapped the treasure hunter.

But they are mere puppets.

If you pay them, they will dance to anybody's tunes.

I was trying to get them to disclose the identity of their boss and you arrived.

Why Narayana? What happened?

There's fear written all over your face. Nervousness too.

That record, sir. It's making me nervous.

And why may I ask?

That music reminds me of my father.

Old memories often haunt us, sir...

So, what brings you here?

Ah! I totally forgot!

Tukaram has all the details of you crucifying his men.

Which means some of your men are still leaking information to him.

I was shocked when I got to know of it.

So came over to tell you the same.

Okay.

Anything else?

Sir.

So, you came all the way to tell me just this?

Anything more?

Looks like you didn't get along very well with your father.

I just felt that way looking at this picture, that's all.

Why did he make you stand behind like an outsider instead of making you sit next to him?

Then we both have something in common now!

My father was exactly like him.

He loved playing with guns.

He'd always keep me as a target while shooting.

Funny fellow!

But how can one trust a gun, sir?

What if one fires a shot by mistake?

If one's luck is on the wrong side even with the right intent, anything can happen, right?

One day the same thing happened in our house.

But luckily, the gun was in my hand and I was aiming at him!

Poor fellow. He died!

Have you ever regretted it?

Why sir?

Because he died with your hands.

Every now and then, I do think of him.

After all, he's my father.

Just like you, memories haunt me too.

But don't think of me as a heartless man.

He's troubled me a lot.

He would always stand behind the door and watch my activities.

He liked punishing me for my mistakes.

But, I was smart too!

I'd tip-toe to the door silently, open it and there he would be!

Hey! You're not my father!

Master!

I was standing guard at the door because you can't trust this man.

Were you standing guard or eavesdropping on our conversation?

Why would I do that, master?

I don't have to answer that question.

The ring in your pocket will answer that.

My pocket?

While I was getting into the fort, I saw him playing with this ring.

I had seen this on Tukaram's finger.

How did this ring come into your possession, Narsi?

Master!

Jairam sir, a couple of stones are missing from his ring. Who are your accomplices, Narsi?

We got these from the pockets of those five men.

A slave who is overcome by desires will not think twice to loot his master's own friend.

He's lying, master!

In the same way they will not think twice to bow down before their master's enemy.

Why would we loot him, master?

Don't believe him!

We found these stones when we looted a wedding the other day.

How did you find the stones from Tukaram's ring while looting the wedding party, Mara?

Tukaram?

You eat at the fort and then lick the remains off Tukaram's plate??

Please believe us. These stones were with the inspector. We found them while checking his pocket at the fort's entrance.

A while ago, you said you looted it from the wedding party.

Now you're trying to frame me! That's wrong, isn't it?

Who else was standing guard at the entrance?

Us, master.

I warned you that it hadn't ended. You wanted to know how they were helping me out.

Now you'll know.

But master, they weren't even guarding the post at that time!

He's lying, master! We didn't even move an inch from our post! We were there at all times.

Absolute lie!

They promised to help the inspector. Please don't believe them, master!

Lies again!

They're trying to pass on the blame to save their lives, master.

We didn't see them taking any stones from the inspector, master.

Bhadra, I'm giving you one last chance to live.

Tell me the truth.

Were they all with you?

What are your thoughts, bandmaster?

How will Jairam deal with them?

Master, Bhadra is lying!

Try to recollect, bandmaster!

Master, this looks like a conspiracy.

15 years ago, a similar situation had unfolded.

I have never cheated or lied to you, master.

Please listen to me.

That inspector...

Okay. I'll listen to you.

How did Tukaram's ring come into your possession?

On one side, a gun-wielding Ram Ram.

On the other, the six drama folks who were counting their final moments.

The six of them were heinously murdered.

I've been your faithful servant for so long...

...why would I be disloyal and bow my head before Tukaram?

That's exactly what I'm asking, Narsi. Why did you bow your head before that dog?

I know that incident haunts you even today.

What if that incident repeats before you again?

My loyalties haven't shifted, master.

Please believe me.

If your loyalties are with me...

...then will you believe me if I say you won't die if I fire this gun?

RAMA RAMA THUSU DAKSHA VRUTHA JARIPA

Sir, if you shoot at once, how can it be a punishment? It will be liberation, sir.

Such traitors should be tortured every day and finally killed.

Vibhasu, the inspector is right.

Throw them into the dungeon.

Master! Please...

Sir, my work here is done. I'll take your leave now.

Narayana, even I was wondering. As said by Narsi, if all this was indeed part of a conspiracy hatched by you...

Sir, you think I'd try to deceive you?

Do you know the difference between intelligence and foolishness?

Intelligence has its limits...

...but foolishness is limitless.

I know you have found the drama troupe that I've been in search of for the past 15 years.

They will all come to my fort in a few moments.

They will be liberated soon upon their arrival.

But you?

I will not liberate you so soon!

As per your suggestion, I will torture you everyday and kill you.

B@#$%^d! I should've known when he put his hand on my shoulder.

We can't trust that inspector.

What if he's with that Tukaram and is fooling us?

If that's the case...

...master won't spare us tomorrow!

Shut up! Thank god, master didn't suspect us.

Let's take one day at a time.

Hey!

Look, we may have to live together for a few days...

...as roommates, why fight amongst ourselves?

Let's become friends.

Ah! Stay right there. We can shake hands from wherever we are standing.

Catch him!

Once he gets to know they're innocent, Jairam will definitely trace the guilty!

It's dangerous to stay here. I will leave right away!

So, will you go to Tukaram now?

Yes.

This tunnel will lead us to the exit. Come!

One minute.

What??

We found only four of them.

We can get them to disclose the whereabouts of the others.

This one here tried to stop us. I've dragged him here.

Master...

Oh!

Hello!

Sri Hari!

Leave master alone. Or else I'll kill him!

Oh! I don't think you're understanding the situation.

Achyuthanna here!

Apple!

If any...

Give me grapes!

Please take some bananas too!

Wow! Locally-grown bananas!

If anything happens to us, your master drops dead.

Am I right, sir?

A gun that has taken aim doesn't need permission to be fired, Ugra.

What are you looking at?

Don't act in haste!

Our master's life is at stake. Mind it.

I trust you have understood the situation. Let's proceed?

Try all you want, but you will not leave this fort alive today.

Of course I will!

It's getting a little delayed.

I don't understand why though!

Master!

Any last words, Narayana?

Sir, what's your height?

About seven feet?

My dearest half brother!!

Hello sir! You arrived at the right time!

I was just thinking of you.

Wishing a life of 100 years...

...for myself!

Everyone, lower your guns.

I won't count till three.

I called them here.

You have committed a huge blunder by daring to step inside the fort again, Tukaram.

Despite the old age, your mind is sharp as ever! Good!

My brother, the ever smart man!

Marvelous!

Tukaram sir, both brothers are meeting again after a long time. Have a good time. I'll leave now.

Achyuthanna...

Narayana!

I was thinking...

What guarantee do I have that the fire, which destroyed my brother, won't do the same to me in future?

Isn't it, brother?

So, what if I extinguish the fire itself?

Just to be safe. What do you think?

I think it'd be nice if you look down for a moment.

Lovers of peace, please maintain peace!

Achyuthanna...

Come!

Don't be in a hurry.

If Jairam shoots Tukaram, all of you shoot Jairam.

If Tukaram shoots Jairam, all of you shoot Tukaram.

If either of you manage to stay alive, please don't forget to inform me!

I'm curious!

One minute!

One of the guns doesn't have bullets in it.

Which one is it?

I'm sure you'll find out!

We don't like being obligated to anyone.

We never forget the ones who have helped us.

Sir, Come!

I had promised my father that I wouldn't kill you.

I never go back on my word, Tukaram.

Lovers of peace, congrats!

The fort is ours!

Achyuthanna, what did we gain by going through all that trouble?

Grapes!

Locally-grown bananas.

Apple!

Because I was brave enough to bring them along.

So, it's finally proved that you are indeed our Sri Hari!

If you hadn't come at the right time, that Jairam would've finished us off!

Ah! God's ways are such!

Now only the prophecy...

Achyuthanna, can you ask them to shut up!!

Another word and I'll shoot you all!

RAMA RAMA THUSU DAKSHA VRUTHA JARIPA

Achyuthanna?

Coming sir.

RAMA RAMA THUSU DAKSHA VRUTHA JARIPA

Every time he hears a gunshot, the bandmaster utters this line, Achyuthanna.

Where did he learn this line?

If this line is etched in his memory before going crazy, what is its significance?

Rama Rama is the leader of the Abhiras.

Thusu Daksha Vrutha Jaripa, sounds like ancient Kannada, sir.

(Achyuthanna trying to decode)

Sir...

...tusu means little.

Vrutha could mean a circle.

THUSU DAKSHA VRUTHA JARIPA. Do you know what it means?

No.

Think again.

Does this line feature in any of your plays?

I don't think so.

Do you really remember the dialogues from all your plays?

Of course we do. Even if you wake us up from sleep, we'll recite all our dialogues without missing a line.

Even if woken up from deep sleep...

...they could recite the dialogues frontwards and backwards.

What if you recite it backwards?

None of us can.

But I've heard that some amongst our previous generation were experts at reciting these lines backwards too.

Parijatha Vrukshada Suttha Mara Mara (The mighty parijatha tree is surounded by many more trees).

What??

Parijatha Vrukshada Suttha Mara Mara!

Play: Samudra Mathana (Churning of the Ocean)

Scene 36

The Parijatha tree, which emerges from the churning of the ocean, is taken by Indra to be planted in his garden.

At sunset, the flowers on the Parijatha tree bloom.

Its radiance pervades everywhere and sets aglow to even the surrounding trees.

We had such a line in one of our plays, Sri Hari.

The final play that we want to perform, it's the same one. Samudra Mathana.

Final act. Final loot.

There is a connection between the parijatha tree and the loot, Achyuthanna.

The six of them haven't drawn a map to describe the location of the loot.

They have hidden it within the lines of their final play.

Achyuthanna, if we have to find the Parijatha tree...

...we have to watch their final play.

Enough. Enough with this, sir!

How much longer will you trouble them?

Please accept that you are indeed their Sri Hari!

I would have, Achyuthanna...

...but the second part of the prophecy has to be fulfilled, isn't it?

Exactly!

How can I accept without it being fulfilled?

And what's that?

What is it?

No. Sri Hari is incomplete without Lakshmi.

If your troubles have to end with Sri Hari's help, then Sri Hari and Lakshmi should unite.

Which Lakshmi?

Achyuthanna, we are doomed!

Unless I charm her, we can't watch their final play.

Which Lakshmi, sir?

Have you given him anything to eat?

He'd have had his fill with what we gave him yesterday!

Water...

...I want water.

We have to go to Sudhakar's press in an hour. I've asked Raghuanna to assemble everyone there.

What about Sudhakar?

He will come there too.

But, I doubt our people will accept Sudhakar as Sri Hari nstead of Narayana.

But, how will Narayana become Sri Hari without the second half of the prophecy being fulfilled?

I want food...

Is it biryani?

That's what I ate. You'll only get idlis.

If I lie that I love Sudhakar...

...and no one else can replace him, they'll definitely have to accept him.

Mr, Shanku, can you please wipe my tears?

Why are you crying?

Thank you.

Nothing.

The affection with which you're feeding me reminds me of my father.

He was exactly like this. He'd feed me everyday.

So sad. One day he passed away while feeding me.

What happened?

That's a long story!

He kidnapped a police officer and was hiding him in our house.

You think the police department will take it lightly?

Two days. That's how long they took to find him. They came home and encountered my father.

Somebody seems to be thinking of you.

It must be the officials from my department.

I've been missing since yesterday, right?

So, they must have started to look for me.

Mr. Shanku, idli.

Oh!

Oh! You all are going through so much trouble for me.

If I were in Sudhakar's position, I could've helped you.

Oh God! This chutney is so spicy!

Lakshmi! I think we're making a huge mistake keeping him here.

It'll take long to convince our people that Sudhakar himself is Sri Hari.

We have no other option, Shanku.

If we let him go, I don't trust him one bit!

But if we keep him here, it'll be a nuisance for us too.

Anyway, our people have accepted him as Sri Hari. Let's use him for our plan.

We'll be with him anyway...

We'll keep an eye on him until they all leave town.

Shanku, no matter how hard you try, I will not agree to this.

She must agree.

Lakshmi must agree to Narayana for our sake.

Garuda (eagle) has delivered the message.

So what if the message has been delivered?

Garuda may choose to sit on someone else tomorrow!

But Lakshmi is firm.

She's already in love with someone else.

We don't believe it.

You have no choice.

In a short while from now, Lakshmi will be here with her beloved!

So, you will believe only if you see it?

She'll be here soon.

You will be in for a surprise!

Am I too late?

You're forgetting yourself, Narayana!

No, Miss Lakshmi. I'm in complete control.

Don't go back on your word.

Ask them to leave the town right away.

Of course!

Oh god! Lakshmi!

Come, come.

Slowly!

One moment please! Listen up!

Hey you! That's enough!

I'm so happy to see the joy on your faces.

Which is why, as your very own Sri Hari, I promise you all that I will never disappoint you all.

Hey! Tell them already.

As your own Sri Hari, I hereby declare that you don't have to perform a final play to leave this town.

You can all leave.

Did you feel bad?

Yes.

Okay then, finish the play and leave.

Hey you! Start the music!

Narayana!

Drama master, until you finish the play, we'll all live in Sudhakar's society like one big family!

Poor Sudhakar has no family of his own. Yes, yes. He'll be happy too.

Right, Sudhakar?

Alas! He has descended...

...a version of the lord himself.

Why do you need a Ray-Ban to adorn you?

A messiah!

A saviour!

A warrior who has arrived just for us...

Show us your original form already!

Should I?

Narayana! Narayana...

Srimannarayana Narayana!

Narayana, Srimannarayana, Narayana!

Shanka (conch), Chakra (wheel) and Gadhe (mace)...

...where have they been kept?

Shanka (conch), Chakra (wheel) and Gadhe (mace)...

...where have they been kept?

Let us join our palms...

...why have a doubt, let's just ask him!

Why the gun? Where is your mighty bow and arrow?

When the vermilion adorns his forehead...

...it looks like a mark of victory.

A shining star, the apple of our eyes! Oh! Such a charmer you are!

A messiah!

A saviour! The whole world considers you so.

There is festivity at every door you enter.

Narayana, Srimannarayana, Narayana!

It's all your fault, Lakshmi.

Why are you blaming me?

Shh...! He's here.

Ah! Such joy, such happiness!

Just take a look.

Isn't their happiness that you wanted?

They'll stay happy only if they're alive.

You've put all our lives at risk.

No way Miss Lakshmi!

Jairam is locked up in his own fort.

Despite that, if you're still worried about their safety...

Use this as a signal.

If ever your people are in trouble...

...help shall be on its way.

For the beautiful...

...Lakumi.

She's so cool!

Naryana is so full of love.

Wholeheartedly...

...the brilliant star...

...is showering them with radiance.

They are now the talk of the town.

Let every sound become music.

Sir, add some more weight.

Come on down, sir!

A messiah!

A saviour!

Lakumi's better half...

Sir, please put it on!

Aren't they a match made in heaven?

Narayana, Srimannarayana, Lakshminarayana!

A perfect match!

Sir, the rehearsals have begun. Come!

The story is simple, sir.

During the Satya Yuga (Age of Truth), the gods and demons churned the ocean to get elixir.

Indra, the most precious element called the elixir, remains hidden in the ocean floor.

If you churn the ocean, this elixir will emerge from its depths. Thus causing tremendous good to the world.

How do we do it?

Use Mount Mandara, that is to the eastern side of Mount Meru as the churner.

Ask the serpent, God Vasuki, to be the rope.

All will be well!

Mandara Hill, as the churner.

Vasuki, as the rope.

See there!

Sri Hari takes on the Kurmavatar (tortoise) and lends his support to the churning.

Why delay?

Let the churning of the ocean begin for the great good of the world.

When the churning began...

...along with the elixir...

Kamadhenu, Airavatha, Chandra, Lakshmi; 14 such gems emerged.

And one such gem was, here! This Parijatha!

So if we find this tree, will we find the missing loot?

Maybe! But where do we look?

It's simple. Geographical similarities.

What do you see on stage?

Ksheera Saagra (The Mighty Ocean).

There's a lake in Amaravati.

Mount Mandara.

There are seven hills in Amaravati.

Does that mean we have to search all the hills and the lake?

No.

The Mandara mountain stands atop the ocean.

So...

...Sheshagiri Hill.

Exactly!

The mighty ocean and the Mandara mountain!

We'll need at least six months to find the Parijatha tree on this hill.

We don't have to look all over the hill, Achyuthanna.

Scene...

...36.

The parijatha tree that emerged from the churning of the ocean...

...was planted in his royal garden by Indra.

That's enough.

Royal garden, in this case, means the forest.

So...

...we just have to look in the forest of this hill.

But Sheshagiri Hill has no forest, Sir.

There isn't?

No.

Definitely not.

There are forests only on Kalpagiri Vishwamale and Pushpagiri hills.

We seem to be missing something Achyuthanna.

Until we crack the clue, we need to keep watching the rehearsals.

Oh!

My dearest half brother!

Please come!

I was waiting for you.

I was sad that none from my family were here to celebrate my victory.

But you're family too. So I asked them to fetch you.

Please, sit.

By the way, how do I look in this attire?

Remember when my mother and I were unceremoniously thrown out from this fort by you?

But today, you're being held captive by me in the very same fort!

I am the supreme leader of this fort.

At least now, will you accept that I too am an Abhira?

A change of attire will not change the filthy blood that runs in your veins, Tukaram.

You're a wounded soldier, yet the pride is intact!

Don't forget that it's Ram Ram's blood that runs in my veins too!

Ideally, I too should've been living in this fort as an Abhira amongst you!

You don't and will never belong to this fort.

You snatched everything away from me!

The respect that Abhiras held for me, my father's name, everything!

I snatched only what you didn't deserve.

Our father trusted me more than you. And you couldn't tolerate that!

Which is why you....

What my father had in you wasn't trust. It was sympathy.

You will face everything that I had to, Jairam!

What you snatched away from my life will be duly snatched from you too!

My father had vowed to wipe out the bloodline of the drama troupe.

But just before he breathed his last, he made even that vow as my responsibility.

Tell me, why?

He knew that you weren't capable of shouldering that responsibility.

You can never become an Abhira, Tukaram!

Damn! We have to wait until dusk to watch their rehearsals.

Sudhakar!

Lakshmi?

Distribute these to all.

Yes!

Quick!

Yes.

Listen up everyone!

We need to keep an eye on Lakshmi, sir.

Yes, you're rigtht.

Drama master!

Yes?

Listen to this...

...as per all your wishes, Lakshmi and I will get married.

We can have your show after that.

How's that possible?

It's only after our play is staged...

...will all your responsibilities be over.

Until then Lakshmi has to wait for you

Why should she?

How can we keep a girl waiting?

Oh my!

After Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the mighty ocean...

...didn't she wait for Lord Vishnu to finish the samudra mathana...

...while meditating on the Meru Mountain?

Are you telling me this Lakshmi has to suffer because of the other Lakshmi?

Poor girl!

She has to wait for me for so long!

Not that long. She seems to be in a hurry to get married to you.

Really?

Yes.

Listen up!

She seems to be announcing it already.

Did you all get the pamphlet?

Yes!

Yes, everyone has gathered there.

[Title of Play: Samudra Manthana (churning of the ocean)]

Don't you all worry...

...you people...

Wait!

What is this, Miss Lakshmi?

We are having the final performance in four days?

With the support from our Sri Hari, all your desires...

...are turning into reality!

Go and start the preparations.

Miss Lakshmi, I wanted to watch the rehearsals a few more times.

Oh God!

What do we do?

These people are already preparing for the show.

They'll get busy in putting up the set and props.

You're making a mistake.

Look there...

...just once.

Such joy! Such happiness!

Isn't that what you wanted?

Wait! Don't be happy yet.

I still haven't given my consent for the show.

Wait!

Disappointed? Then I'm sure he'll give us his consent.

Your beloved Sri Hari has vowed never to disappoint you.

Long live Sri Hari!

Very good Sudhakar!

Oh! Is my dear brother still asleep?

Don't wake him up!

Poor fellow, he's in pain.

Let him rest.

Ramchandra!

Someone amongst you should be gracious enough to liberate him from this pain.

And Tukaram will liberate you from this prison.

Gadipar...

...I need you to do something for me.

Bandmaster, do you want to keep the moustache or shave it?

Please tell us.

Ask him the right way and he'll tell you.

Just clean his ears with a feather and he'll answer without missing a beat.

I had such a good impression about Miss Lakshmi.

All gone now!

Sir, how are we to find the clues without being able to watch the rehearsals?

Ouch!

Didn't I tell you he won't miss a beat?

We can' t ignore the similarities between Mount Mandara and Sheshagiri Hill.

If there is a Parijatha tree, it has to be in a forest but there is no forest on Sheshagiri Hill.

Maybe...

...the gem we are looking for isn't the parijatha tree...

...but one of the other 14 gems.

You look so good! See...

You were punished all these years for a crime that you didn't commit.

We are all responsible for your situation.

We can't replace all that you have lost.

But for as long as you stay with us, we promise to look after you.

From now on, there won't be a single sour note in your life. I promise.

Please play something for us.

Did you get the trumpet fixed, Miss Lakshmi?

I have nothing to do with this. It's these guys who looted the train.

Bandmaster...

...we're all your friends, bandmaster.

Don't be scared.

Watch out you moron!

Lorry! Give the lorry back to me! I'll be on my way.

Of course you can go.

But before that, tell me on which hill the loot is hidden.

The creeper!

Don't worry.

Creeper?

I will trace the loot.

Nothing can remain hidden from me.

The guns have been arranged, Ugra.

But we don't have sufficient men to rescue our leader.

Arrange for some more men.

The bandmaster threw sand in my face and ran away!

Don't worry...

...we're searching for him.

I am as concerned about him as you.

I'm sure. But your concern is for a whole different reason.

Sorry!

We searched your room without your permission.

What is this, Narayana?

The sketch seems to have faded.

I can't seem to make out what is on it.

Lakshmi!

Oh!

Is this your sketch, Miss Lakshmi?

Enough with your drama!!

This is a sketch of the Goddess Lakshmi on the coins that are amongst the missing loot.

We know that you're doing all this only to get your hands on that loot.

You're playing with our emotions for your own selfish motives, right?

I don't think you're the right person to talk about playing with emotions, Miss Lakshmi.

Didn't you have plans to fool your people into believing that Sudhakar himself was Sri Hari?

But, I did that to save their lives.

Not for my selfish motives!

You did this to compensate for your father's mistake.

Isn't that your selfishness?

Had the loot been taken out of Amaravati on that day...

...your people would've been leading a life of luxury.

None of you would have felt it was wrong.

Right and wrong are merely perceptions, Miss Lakshmi.

It depends on each one's point of view.

If you look at it from my perspective, my desire isn't wrong too.

There's a Narayana and a Ravana within all of us.

My father kept playing Ravana in all his plays and finally chose to be one himself.

You are committing the same mistake.

When the evil within you is destroyed and the good comes out...

...you will realise the difference between right and wrong.

Lakshmi!

This is a sketch of the Goddess Lakshmi on the coins that are amongst the missing loot.

Your game is up, Narayana. Leave.

Don't ever show us your face again.

Are we searching for the wrong gem amongst the 14 gems?

After emerging from the depths of the ocean...

...didn't Lakshmi meditate on Mount Meru awaiting the arrival of Sri Hari and Vishnu?

Mount Meru...

Use Mount Mandara which is to the eastern side of Mount Meru, as the churner.

To the east of Mount Meru stands Mount Mandara.

That means...

...to the east of Mandara is, Meru!

The hills of Kalpagiri, Vishwamale and Pushpagiri are the only ones that have forests.

Lakshmi, there's no need to listen to him anymore.

You're right!

You don't have to listen to me anymore.

Cage them all in a room.

Take them away.

I'll personally carry Miss Lakshmi.

Someone, please open the door! Open!

How did you get here!!!

I don't know, Lakshmi!

I only remember going to sleep last night.

When we woke up this morning, we were locked in here!

Untie me!

I haven't seen Sri Hari since morning!

It is your Sri Hari himself who has locked us up in here!

Then I'm sure he has a plan behind it.

Then stay right here.

We very well know what your Sri Hari's plan...

I have something to tell you all.

Where should we find the tree in this forest?

Lakshmi sat in meditation under a tree.

There will be a mark.

They haven't left any marks on any tree.

Sir, there are many trees here.

How do we single out the tree we want without a single clue?

Which tree would you have selected, Achyuthanna?

Probably the tallest tree, sir.

But they all look the same height.

Then probably one with the broadest trunk.

Basically, you'd have selected a unique tree.

So, whichever tree you think is unique should lead us to the loot.

Creeper...

Rather than marking the trees, I think they've planted creepers.

This is the only tree with a creeper I'm digging here.

Despite your plan, whom did the eagle finally sit on instead of Sudhakar?

On Narayana. Don't you think it's God's will?

Yes yes!

If he was indeed the real Sri Hari, he should've charmed our Lakshmi by now. He hasn't!

Lakshmi!

I knew he was upto no good!

Don't worry.

I've made all arrangements for your safety.

Don't worry. The guns are for your protection.

Hey! What are you doing!!

Why are you dragging them away?

Don't take unnecessary trouble, Narayana. The situation is beyond your control now.

But there's no harm in trying, isn't it Gadipar?

Hey you! Go and inform Tukaram. Leave now!

Master, we've dragged the drama folks to the fort.

I'm probably the first leader to set his own fort on fire on the day of ascending the throne!

Where are you going?

Lakshmi...

Move it!

Make all the arrangements.

Who is that?

Go, check who that is.

Okay sir!

You all carry on.

This fort has to burn into ashes.

When shall we light it up?

Let's wait for the orders.

It is better to kill one and save ourselves than all of us being killed to save one.

He is our leader!

Deceiving him is like deceiving the throne!

I was loyal to the throne all these years. What did I get in return??

He chose to believe an outsider and was ready to kill us!

Why should I be loyal to such a man?

Narsi!

Right now, we should only focus on escaping from here.

We've traced a way out, Vibhasu.

If we bow our heads before Tukaram, at least our lives will be spared.

Listen up! Don't you dare raise your hand on him again. I will not spare you!

Will you just shut up, Achyuthanna! Every time you say that, he hits me even more!

I won't spare you guys!

Load the chest to the jeep. Tukaram will be waiting for us.

I'm curious! Can we take a look inside?

If Tukaram finds out, he will set us on fire along with the Abhiras and the drama troupe.

Your drama troupe friends are already in Tukaram's captivity.

None of them will be alive by dawn.

Tukaram will not find out. So, what's the harm in taking a look at it?

Whatever it is, hurry up!

That chest is only filled with stones. Where's the loot, Narayana?

Hang the constable from the nearest tree and come to the fort!

I'll go and inform Tukaram.

Don't bury him!!

Stop!!!

Anybody here at all??

Drink!

I know you're all scared. But there are two paths ahead of you.

One: Being loyal to me.

Two: Begging Tukaram for your survival.

Drink up!

Drink up!

Master!

My lifelong dream will finally come true tonight, Ramchandra.

Henceforth, the Abhira fort will...

You have promised our father that you won't kill me, Jairam.

Who said I would kill you?

Meeting you after ages, Gadipar. Excuse our poor hospitality.

Master is waiting for you.

Gadipar!

We found the chest, master. But it was filled with stones.

Bandmaster!

No. I've seen the chest filled with precious loot.

If the loot that was there is missing now, then someone must've taken it.

It was your drama troupe friends who looted and hid it. So, someone amongst you has stolen it. Who is it?

If you don't reveal who that is, I'll skin you alive and make buntings out of it and tie them all over Amaravati!

Where's the loot?

I don't know!

Damn! Went through so much trouble and all I find is an empty chest!

My poor father must be relentlessly searching for me.

Oh god!

Narayana, stop!

Oxygen! Oxygen!

If you struggle too much, there won't be much oxygen left!

Take a deep breath.

Not so much!

You need oxygen for later too!

What's this fragrance?

Such a lovely smell!

Flower.

So sad. Must've bloomed minutes ago. But has already returned to dust.

It's life too has lost meaning. Just like mine.

Oh wait! There is meaning...

If it has bloomed in the night...

Parijatha!

RAMA RAMA THUSU DAKSHA VRUTHA JARIPA

PARIJATHA VRUKSHADA SUTTHA MARA MARA (The mighty parijatha tree is surrounded by many more trees)

At sunset, the flowers on the parijatha tree bloom...

...and its radiance pervades everywhere and sets aglow to even the surrounding trees.

Where's the loot? Tell me!

The loot is safe where it was hidden, Jairam.

I'll take you to it. But only after my people leave this town.

Narayana, oxygen!!

So near yet so far! Damn this loot! I'm dying with an unfulfilled dream.

You're thinking of the loot in your last moments?

Achyuthanna is dying because of you.

Lakshmi and the drama troupe are dying in the fort.

And consumed by greed for the loot, you're dying in here.

You know why?

Tell me!

Due to my greed.

Exactly!

What did Lakshmi tell you about the Ravana and the Narayana residing in you?

Repent at least before you die!

I am.

Awaken the Narayana in you!

I am.

Narayana, oxygen!!

To hell with oxygen!

I'll need it only if I stay alive, right?

Will you just shut up!

I gave you the signal a long time ago and you're arriving now!

Sir, please come out. - We came a long time ago.

We arrived when they were beating you up.

Then what were you waiting for? For him to die?

We were only obligated to save his life.

We're, even now.

Where are you off to?

To Tukaram's fort.

Jairam has already reclaimed his fort.

Then Jairam sir will be upset if I go empty handed to congratulate him.

If you go to the fort in your current state, you'll be a dead meat!

I have escaped from the jaws of death and emerged alive.

I guess my life's purpose isn't fulfilled yet.

I will not die today.

There will be no exceptions...

...when he doesn't wait for an invite to join the war.

Only a war cry will be heard.

The earth quivers with his entry. - We don't like being obligated to anyone.

He will show no mercy. - Jairam's is pending...

When evil soars high in this world...

...may the fire in you ignite.

The evils will be vanquished...

...because he was born to make history.

Let's get started?

A rebirth just for the betterment of this world.

Let only truth triumph.

There is a...

...battle within...

The evils will be vanquished...

...because he was born to make history.

Narayana, Srimannarayana.

Narayana, please set me free.

Of course!

Narayana?

I had promised my father to destroy your families.

And Abhiras, never go back on their word.

The ones who looted that train have long been dead.

And none of these people are even remotely connected to that loot, Jaiaram.

Do you want that loot or do you want to keep your word?

The choice is yours.

And what if I don't want to?

There's no need for all this, Lakshmi. As long as we have Sri Hari, he can't lay a finger on us!

Sri Hari! Where is your so called Sri Hari??

Only I know where the loot is hidden.

If you even lay a finger on them, you'll have to forget that loot forever.

Hello brother!

There's a parcel for you!

Amaravati Police Department has its eye and gun trained on you.

If you stick to your positions, you'll be safe.

Even if you budge a little, here's an example of what's in store for you.

One moment please!

Please keep your positions.

I will be demonstrating what is in store if any of you budge from your positions.

Boys!

Please watch your aim while shooting, okay?

Hope you enjoyed our little demonstration!

Now, please lower your guns.

I told you.

I have a business proposal.

For your dreams that were burried 15 years ago...

...I put my life at stake and have resurrected.

Umm...

Just keeping you posted.

Heard that Miss Lakshmi? I put my life at stake...

I brought this for all of you.

So, yes...

...if any of you wants to become the king of the Abhiras, raise your hand!

And in place of the loot, give me the drama troupe.

Give and take.

What do you have to say, huh?

You may have brought the loot, Narayana. But you are putting your life at stake now.

Sir, please keep quiet will you?

I know that you will not go back on your word and give me these drama folks.

But they have given no such word, isn't it?

So yes, the market is open.

And if there are any interesting candidates, please raise your hand!

There!

The first candidate is ready!

Second candidate!

Good!

You seem like an interesting candidate...

...please come forward.

What's your name?

Jairam sir, please listen to me.

I told you this a long time ago.

When intelligence crosses its limit, it turns into foolishness.

You lost because of your intelligence, Narayana.

Now, let's test the enormity of your strength.

Oh god, Sir!

Oh my!

I am the man who killed my own father for the throne!

Now tell me, how many amongst you desire to become the king!

Not one among them dares to even think of it, Narayana.

Okay then.

Since none of you are displaying the courage to do so, I myself will sit on that throne.

I will use their dead bodies as a stairway to the throne.

Now call upon your Sri Hari!

Call him!

Lord of the seven hills!

King of the Abhiras!

I, Jairam, the legitmate heir of Rama Rama...

...will be fulfilling the vow given to my father...

Sir, there is someone...

Sir, you mentioned that nobody dared to become the king, isn't it?

There is someone.

Gentlemen, if anybody writes the history of the Abhiras, it will be divided into two parts.

One: Before he became the king of the Abhiras.

Two: After he became the king of the Abhiras.

Who is he?

He is Sriman Narayana!

Narayana!

Jairam sir, patience please!

As per the rule laid by you, I've ascended the throne only after finding the loot.

Actually, after I become the king of the Abhiras, there will not be much to write about the Abhiras.

There will only be a full stop.

Tell me why?

Because the history of Abhiras ends today.

Henceforth, it is not necessary for you to follow the Abhira tradition.

This is your King Sriman Narayana's first and last order.

Look, your fort is on fire and is getting burnt!

Within minutes, this place will be on fire too.

You all have families. So please have some concern about them.

Do not disobey your king's orders! Leave right now!

If any of you dares to even budge, you will be dead!

Remember that some amongst you have already expressed a desire to become the king.

Jairam sir is anyway planning to...

...kill you!

Good!

Come!

Fast!

Lakshmi!

Hey!

Lakshmi!

Come!

Come!

You won't go back alive from here today.

Can you fight this seven footer? Let's see!

Someone was mentioning about a seven footer! I can't see him.

Ah! There you are!

Hurry up! Quick.

Move along!

He saved all of us and...

Not just us, Achyuthanna...

...he saved the whole of Amaravati.

Why did you save him?

That's because the Narayana within me has woken up, Lakshmi.

I didn't have the heart to leave him behind.

(Sri Hari Drama Company Presents - Samudra Manthana)

Lakshmi!

Narayana!

Sri Hari, by your grace, the nectar has been obtained by the Gods.

Now if Lakshmi and Narayana wed, it will do good to the whole world.

What do you think, Sudhakar?

About what?

About Lakshmi and Narayana's wedding?

No, that won't work Lakshmi!

Uh! Nothing of that sort. There is no problem.

What did she say?

She said there's absolutely no problem.

Ah!

She's just shy...

Miss Lakshmi...

...what plans for the future?

YES! I got it!

Where is Narayana?

Who are you?

His father!