Acharya

Acharya

Year: 2022

Runtime: 152 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Koratala Siva

Echo Score: 20

Budget: $1.4B

ActionDrama

Acharya, a middle‑aged former Naxalite turned social reformer, leads a determined fight against the state Endowments Department, alleging it has misappropriated and embezzled temple funds and donations. His crusade seeks to expose the corruption and restore the money to its intended religious and charitable purposes.

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1

Acharya arrives in Dharmasthali

Acharya, a naxal in disguise as a carpenter, enters Dharmasthali and begins retaliating against Basava's oppression. He aligns himself with the villagers' struggle and hints at a larger fight for Dharma. The quiet arrival sets in motion a cycle of resistance that Basava's regime cannot ignore.

initial arrival Dharmasthali
2

Basava hatches mining plot to destroy Gattamma Temple

Basava enlists Vikram and a loyal ally to destroy the Gattamma Temple as a pretext to flood and mine the area. The plan relies on fake floods to clear the temple and justify mining operations. The scheme foreshadows the looming clash with Siddha and Acharya.

Night Dharmasthali
3

Siddha uncovers the plan, is attacked

Siddha discovers Basava's plan and confronts the trio on the night they move to destroy the temple. A brutal fight ensues and Siddha is gravely injured while protecting the Gurukul and temple traditions. His injury galvanizes the village to rally behind the cause.

Night Gattamma Temple vicinity
4

Siddha is taken to Siddhavanam forest for healing

Acharya's squad arrives to rescue Siddha and transports him to the Siddhavanam forest for treatment. The forest retreat becomes a sanctuary where Siddha learns more about his origins and purpose. The reunion strengthens his resolve in the ongoing struggle.

Siddhavanam forest
5

Siddha's origins revealed to villagers

Comrade Bose reveals Siddha's lineage: he was born to Shankar, Acharya's squad leader, and raised to be a Dharma defender. The truth reframes the villagers' understanding of Siddha and the fight surrounding them. The revelation deepens the personal stakes of the rebellion.

Dharmasthali
6

Siddha is hidden with Adanna in Dharmasthali

To shield the child, Acharya entrusts Siddha to Adanna to grow up in Dharmasthali, while Acharya watches from afar. He guides from the shadows, keeping Siddha's origins a secret from the wider village. The arrangement preserves Siddha's future role in the resistance.

Dharmasthali
7

Siddha joins Acharya's naxal squad

As he comes of age, Siddha is willingly inducted into Acharya's naxal squad and trains in their methods. He learns deeper lessons about Dharma, loyalty, and the cost of rebellion. The mentor-student bond becomes central to the movement's momentum.

Gurukul
8

Rescue mission and map discovery

During a mission to rescue Adivasis' children taken for mining, Siddha uncovers a map showing lands slated for blasting that includes Padaghattam and Dharmasthali. The discovery confirms the imminent threat to their ancestral lands. It galvanizes Siddha to move quickly against the mining operation.

Rescue mission site
9

Siddha returns to stop mining and is killed

Returning to confront the mining operation, Siddha is shot and killed by Rathod's henchman Khilla. Acharya arrives too late to save him and is left to pick up the pieces of the vow he had made. Siddha's death becomes a catalyst for an intensified retaliation against Basava and Rathod.

Mining lands near Padaghattam
10

Acharya is arrested after Siddha's death

Following Siddha's demise and the reveal of his past, Acharya is arrested by the local police as Basava and Rathod plan to wipe out the village during the Gattamma festival. The arrest aims to cripple the resistance during a key moment of celebration.

After Siddha's death Dharmasthali
11

Breakout from police convoy

Acharya's squad stages a dramatic breakout, rescuing him from a police convoy. The escape reignites the fight against Basava and Rathod's mining ambitions. The village braces for a climactic confrontation to defend their homeland.

On the road to the convoy
12

Final purge of Rathod's men and the downfall of Basava and Rathod

In a climactic confrontation, Acharya kills Rathod and Basava, and also eliminates Rathod's henchmen Vikram and Khilla. Siddha's death fuels Acharya's relentless pursuit of justice. The village is spared, but at great cost, as the regime's hold collapses.

Dharmasthali vicinity
13

Acharya resumes Siddha's legacy

After paying tribute to Siddha, Acharya bids farewell to Padaghattam and Dharmasthali and returns to the Siddhavanam forest with his squad. They vow to continue Siddha's legacy of Dharma and fight oppression. The forest becomes the new base for their ongoing resistance.

Siddhavanam forest

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