Baadshah

Baadshah

Year: 2013

Runtime: 155 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Sreenu Vaitla

ComedyAction

Rama Rao is denied a position in the police force because of his father’s ties to a notorious gangster. Driven by vengeance after his brother is murdered by the same criminal, Rama Rao adopts the persona of Baadshah to confront him and seek justice. He embarks on a dangerous path, challenging the gangster's power and risking everything to avenge his brother's death.

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1

Rise of Sadhu Bhai and Dhanraj's Macau empire

Sadhu Bhai consolidates power as the head of a powerful crime syndicate that controls Southeast Asia's underworld. Dhanraj runs a chain of casinos in Macau, generating significant illicit income for the empire. The stage is set for clashes with rivals and authorities that will drive the plot forward.

Macau, China
2

Hong Kong money transfer thwarted by Johnny

Dhanraj attempts to transfer casino funds through Hong Kong, but Johnny intercepts the move with the help of corrupt police. Johnny uses the attempted theft to tighten his grip on the operation. Baadshah, Rama Rao in disguise, steps in to stop Johnny's men.

Hong Kong
3

Baadshah tasked with Antony's rescue

Sadhu assigns Baadshah the mission to rescue his kidnapped henchman Antony. Secretly, Baadshah arranged the kidnapping himself to use it as leverage to seize control of Macau. The rescue mission doubles as a power play against Sadhu.

Sadhu's HQ / Macau
4

Baadshah attacks Johnny's base and frees trafficked children

Baadshah storms Johnny's hideout, frees trafficked children, and eliminates Johnny's men. He returns Antony to Sadhu, but pretends to have saved Antony to cement his cover and bargaining position. The victory deepens Sadhu's suspicion toward Baadshah.

Johnny's base
5

Victor surrenders Hong Kong to Sadhu

Victor surrenders Hong Kong to Sadhu and vows revenge against Baadshah. The handover shifts the balance of power and intensifies the pursuit of control over territory. Sadhu's empire grows stronger while Baadshah's covert moves become riskier.

Hong Kong
6

Sadhu discovers Baadshah's role and plots against him

Sadhu discovers Baadshah's involvement in Antony's kidnapping and begins plotting to eliminate him. The revelation strains loyalties within the syndicate and triggers a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. Both sides prepare for a larger confrontation.

Sadhu's HQ
7

Baadshah's mission to dismantle the empire

Baadshah accepts a high-stakes assignment to dismantle Sadhu's empire, entrusted by IG Ramachandra in exchange for clearing Dhanraj's criminal charges. Ganesh, Rama Rao's uncle, supports the operation but is killed protecting Dhanraj. Baadshah uses the opportunity to strike at Sadhu's networks.

India / Macau
8

Baadshah retaliates and Victor's network falls

Baadshah carries out a calculated retaliation to avenge Ganesh by taking down Victor and his associates. The strike cripples key alliances and disrupts Sadhu's operations. The momentum shifts in Baadshah's favor as his mission advances.

Victor's network
9

RDX plot and Aadi's betrayal

Sadhu's plan to smuggle RDX into India advances, with Balram and ACP Aadi sent to Hong Kong to intercept. Aadi betrays Balram, murders him, and frames Baadshah. Aadi successfully transports the RDX into India, turning the tables on the investigation.

Hong Kong / India
10

Rama Rao's Milan romance with Janaki

In Milan, Rama Rao meets Janaki, a social worker, and pretends to be suicidal to get close to her. With help from Dasu, a quirky poet, and encounters with a failed filmmaker, he gradually wins her affection. The romance adds a personal dimension to his undercover mission.

Milan
11

The wedding plan and family dynamics

Rama Rao learns that Janaki is engaged to Aadi and returns to India disguised as a wedding planner. He enters Janaki's household and befriends Padmanabha Simha, using a plan involving a dream machine to sway him to Baadshah's side. The deception strains Janaki's family but deepens Rama Rao's resolve.

Janaki's household, India
12

Sangeet chaos and the ACP reveal

At the Sangeet, Aadi's ploy to expose Baadshah fails. Aadi and Sadhu kidnap Ramachandra and Padmanabha but are intercepted at the airport, where Ramachandra publicly proclaims Baadshah as the new ACP. The reveal cements Baadshah's official status and shifts the balance of power.

Airport, India
13

Final battle and new beginnings

In the climactic finale, Rama Rao kills Sadhu and Robert and arrests Aadi, avenging Siddhu's death. He proposes to Janaki, earning the respect of her family and sealing his new role as a legitimate ACP. The defeat of Sadhu marks the end of the empire and the beginning of a peaceful future for Rama Rao and Janaki.

Hyderabad, India

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 16:06

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