Annavaram

Annavaram

Year: 2006

Runtime: 175 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao

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Annavaram lives a simple life with his sister Varam in their tranquil village. When he arranges Varam’s marriage to a city man, he learns the urban world is ruled by thugs who dominate daily life. Determined to protect his sister and restore order, Annavaram vows to confront the criminal network and bring peace to the city.

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1

Village life and sister's marriage prospect

Annavaram, a humble blacksmith, lives in a remote village with his beloved sister Varam. He spends his days arranging a suitable groom for her and dreaming that she will have a good life. He expresses to his friend Narasimha that he wants Varam to move to a better city after marriage.

Pre-Hyderabad, village days Annavaram's village
2

Arrival in Hyderabad and romance with Aishwarya

Annavaram accompanies Varam and her groom to Hyderabad. A series of mishaps leads him to cross paths with Aishwarya, and he soon falls in love with her.

Shortly after arriving in Hyderabad Hyderabad
3

Rescue of a court witness from Tappas Balu

In Hyderabad, Annavaram steps into danger as he saves a court witness from Tappas Balu, a notorious don who controls central Hyderabad. This act reveals Balu's ruthlessness and hints at the larger mafia network operating in the city.

Early in his stay in Hyderabad Hyderabad (central area)
4

Discovery of Gutkha Pandu and northern Hyderabad

Annavaram learns about Gutkha Pandu, a local don who rules northern Hyderabad and disrupts Varam's husband's canteen business. Pandu's hold sets the stage for the wider gang wars in the city.

Early in the vigilante period Northern Hyderabad
5

Golconda Fort confrontation and Narasimha's murder

A confrontation at Golconda Fort escalates when Gutkha Pandu's elder brother Puranapool Ganga dominates southern Hyderabad. Narasimha, Annavaram's friend, is murdered during the clash, shocking him into action.

During the Hyderabad mafia clashes Golconda Fort
6

Narasimha's funeral and Annavaram's departure

Narasimha's funeral marks a turning point. Annavaram leaves his hometown under cover of securing a job in a cloth manufacturing company, but in truth, he embarks on a mission as Pothuraju to take down the city’s dons.

After funeral Narasimha's hometown
7

Beginning of the Pothuraju crusade

Using the alias 'Pothuraju,' Annavaram begins his crusade by wiping out 20 of Ganga's henchmen and a corrupt sub-inspector who serves the don. He issues a public warning that he will be the next target and vows to eliminate all the dons in Hyderabad.

Shortly after departure Hyderabad
8

Sairam learns of the plan and tragedy strikes

Sairam, a police inspector and Annavaram's friend, learns of the plan to stop him but is unable to prevent it. His son is killed by Balu, the very man Annavaram intends to target, driving Sairam to confront the mafia.

After mission begins Hyderabad
9

Sairam aids by mapping the mafia network

Motivated by the tragedy, Sairam helps by laying out the entire mafia network in Hyderabad, naming the territorial leaders. Annavaram notes the names and randomly selects Balu as his first target.

Following the network mapping Hyderabad
10

The Balu confrontation and rescue

Balu receives a 24-hour threat from Pothuraju and tries to find protection from the authorities. When Balu kidnaps ACP Yadav's daughter, Annavaram disguises himself as a wounded man, reveals his identity, and defeats Balu and his henchmen. He rescues the inspector's daughter and declares the 'slaying of demons.'

Within 24 hours of threat Balu's hideout; ACP Yadav's jurisdiction
11

Aishwarya discovers the truth about his job

Aishwarya meets Annavaram at a temple and learns that he is not employed at a cloth factory. He lies, claiming to work in a travel agency, and she extracts a promise from him to visit her often.

During his early days in Hyderabad Temple
12

Targeting Gutkha Pandu and the political distraction

Annavaram then targets Gutkha Pandu, challenging him to come out of hiding. Pandu takes shelter in a politician's house, and the politician orchestrates a distraction to secure police protection. With this window, Annavaram infiltrates the house and, with a crowd's help, kills Pandu by staging a fake financier rally.

Late in the campaign Politician's residence, Hyderabad
13

Plan to kill Ganga on December 31

Annavaram announces his plan to kill Ganga on December 31, sending him a coffin and funeral posters. Ganga retaliates by beating his wife and seeking heavy protection from thugs.

December 31 Hyderabad
14

Final assault at Ganga's fortress and New Year welcome

As New Year approaches, Annavaram disguises himself as a police inspector and engineers a confrontation at Ganga’s fortress with help from Sairam. He stabs Ganga and throws him from a window, escaping before the police realize the ruse. The city celebrates the New Year, and Aishwarya, along with Varam and her husband, welcomes Annavaram after he finishes the mission.

New Year Eve / just before New Year Ganga's fortress

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