Athidhi

Athidhi

Year: 2007

Runtime: 172 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Surender Reddy

CrimeActionDramaRomance

After Amrita Goutham’s parents adopt a destitute street boy in Hyderabad, he murders them, sending her to live with her brother and sister‑in‑law. Years later, now caring for her niece Aishwarya, she is rescued from goons by the charming Aditya and falls for him. As kidnappings sweep the nation, Amrita learns Aditya is the same boy who killed her parents and may be back to destroy her family.

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Timeline – Athidhi (2007)

Trace every key event in Athidhi (2007) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Athidhi is released from prison in Delhi

Athidhi walks out of prison in Delhi and immediately sets out to find his long-lost friend Amrita. He remains wary of threats around him as he steps back into the world. The search kicks off a chain of dangerous encounters and fragile hope.

after prison release Delhi
2

Athidhi encounters Amrita and the college stalkers

Athidhi first crosses paths with Amrita as she is being chased by stalkers from her college. He intervenes and earns her wary trust. They cross paths multiple times, and Amrita begins to feel something for him, even though she remains guarded about his past.

early in the pursuit Delhi
3

Amrita departs to Hyderabad before confessing

Amrita prepares to leave for Hyderabad before she can confess her feelings to Athidhi. The looming danger surrounding her adds urgency to her departure. The prospect of reunion lingers as she heads south.

before confession; leaves for Hyderabad Delhi
4

Athidhi admonishes Amrita and slaps her

Athidhi warns Amrita to leave for her safety, but she resists his plea. In a moment of frustration, he slaps her and then withdraws, trying to reconcile later as danger looms. The line between protector and aggressor becomes tangled.

during Amrita's departure Delhi
5

Madhavi explains Amrita's origin

Athidhi meets Madhavi, who clarifies Amrita's origins. The conversation reveals that Amrita is actually Athidhi's long-lost friend, reuniting their histories and intensifying their connection. The past starts to collide with the present in a new light.

later that day Delhi
6

Athidhi heads to Hyderabad; Kaiser becomes a target

Athidhi travels to Hyderabad, hoping to reach Amrita and protect her. He learns that Kaiser, a dreaded gangster, wants to kill Amrita, escalating the danger surrounding their reunion. The stakes shift from personal to existential.

after learning Kaiser targets Amrita Hyderabad
7

Backstory: Kaiser's framing and Athidhi's adoption

The film reveals Kaiser's true role: he framed Athidhi for the death of Amrita's parents. In truth, Athidhi had saved them and was adopted by Amrita's family, creating a complicated history that haunts their present conflict.

flashback
8

The attack on Amrita's parents; Athidhi is arrested

While driving Athidhi to a hostel, a psychopath teenager shoots Amrita's parents. Athidhi wrests the gun away, but the cops misunderstand the incident and arrest him for their deaths. The misunderstanding compounds the entanglement of guilt and duty.

on the road to a hostel Delhi
9

Inspector Ajay Shastri pursues Kaiser and dies

Inspector Ajay Shastri relentlessly tracks Kaiser, chasing down leads. An explosion at his house, planned by Kaiser, kills the inspector and allows Kaiser to escape. The investigation loses a key ally in the fight against Kaiser.

during investigation Ajay Shastri's house
10

MLA Maccha Srinu discovers the truth about Ajay and Kaiser

MLA Maccha Srinu pieces together that Ajay and Kaiser are the same man, a realization that ends his own life with a heart attack. The revelation removes a potential obstacle for Kaiser and accelerates his plans.

after explosion Srinu's location
11

Kaiser's attempts on Amrita thwarted by Athidhi

Kaiser makes two attempts to kill Amrita, but Athidhi intervenes each time, eliminating Kaiser's henchmen in the process. The cat-and-mouse chase intensifies as Amrita's safety hinges on Athidhi's every move.

ongoing after Srinu's death
12

Amrita and her sister are kidnapped; Amrita is trapped in a dungeon

Kaiser kidnaps Amrita and her younger sister, killing the sister in the process and dragging Amrita to a dungeon. He imposes a 12-hour deadline on Athidhi to rescue her, turning the rescue into a high-stakes countdown.

12-hour countdown begins Kaiser's dungeon
13

Athidhi negotiates for Amrita; Kaiser reveals a grim truth

Athidhi abducts Kaiser's brother to secure Amrita's release in a trade, but Kaiser kills his own brother to prove there is no weakness. He then reveals that he has already killed Amrita, heightening Athidhi's distress before the final confrontation.

exchange attempt Kaiser's base
14

Final confrontation and rescue

Athidhi defeats Kaiser, eliminates Kaiser's henchmen, and rescues Amrita. The couple reunites, and Amrita finally learns that Athidhi was not responsible for her parents' death, sealing their bond after a torrent of deception and danger.

final confrontation Kaiser's base

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