Anthahpuram

Anthahpuram

Year: 1998

Runtime: 159 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Pasupuleti Krishna Vamsi

DramaAction

After Bhanu and her husband Prakash make an unexpected return to India, Bhanu learns that Prakash’s family is entrenched in a brutal, feudal world. She becomes trapped in a violent community where old power structures dominate, forcing her to confront a harsh reality far from the life she expected.

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1

Bhanu and Prakash marry in Mauritius

Bhanu, a lively young woman, lives with her uncle Bobby in Mauritius. She meets Prakash, an orphan, and the two marry. They soon have a son named Raja, and their new family begins a hopeful chapter in Mauritius.

early in the story Mauritius
2

Prakash decides to return to India with his family

News of a violent incident in Prakash's hometown in Rayalaseema unsettles him. He tries to contact his mother but cannot reach her, and a decision is made to return to India with Bhanu and Raja.

soon after the marriage Mauritius
3

Arrival in India and an ambush is thwarted

Upon their arrival in India, Narasimha's rivals launch an attempt on Prakash's life. Narasimha's loyalists intervene, rescuing the family and escorting them to their ancestral home.

shortly after returning to India Rayalaseema, India (ancestral home)
4

Bhanu finds uneasy footing amid violence

Bhanu is repulsed by the violent, oppressive culture she encounters. She finds solace in her kind-hearted mother-in-law, who offers care and support to Bhanu, Prakash, and Raja.

early after arrival Ancestral home
5

Prakash makes arrangements to return to Mauritius

Prakash arranges to go back to Mauritius and entrusts their passports to his friend Inspector Chinna to facilitate the travel.

before the wedding Narasimha's household (ancestral home)
6

Prakash is killed during a wedding ceremony

During a wedding ceremony, Prakash is attacked and killed by Narasimha's enemies. Bhanu is left devastated, facing the abrupt loss of her husband.

during the ceremony Wedding ceremony (Narasimha's domain)
7

Bhanu tries to leave with Raja but is confined

Bhanu resolves to flee with Raja, but Narasimha refuses to let her depart. She protests and tries to escape, only to be confined within the house at his insistence.

after Prakash's death Narasimha's residence
8

Sarai Veeraraju's involvement and Bhanu's escape

Sarai Veeraraju, a petty thief with dreams of Dubai, becomes entangled in Bhanu's plight. With help from Bhanu's mother-in-law, Bhanu escapes and retrieves their passports from Chinna.

during the escape attempt Narasimha's residence; route to train
9

Veeraraju sacrifices himself to ensure their escape

Veeraraju protects Bhanu and Raja as they make a run for safety, planning to board a train to Hyderabad. In the chaos, Veeraraju sacrifices his life to ensure their escape.

mid escape On the way to the train
10

Pursuit to the airport and a turning point

Narasimha continues the pursuit to the airport, determined to bring Bhanu back. His wife confronts him about their family’s burden in the tragedies, triggering a change of heart.

final chase Airport vicinity
11

Narasimha grants permission to depart

Following the confrontation, Narasimha asks Bhanu for forgiveness and grants permission for her and Raja to depart.

end of pursuit Airport
12

Final reconciliation and farewell

Bhanu forgives Narasimha, and Raja bids an emotional farewell to his grandfather. The film closes on a note of forgiveness and moving forward.

ending Airport / departure area

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