Bhagavanth Kesari

Bhagavanth Kesari

Year: 2023

Runtime: 164 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Anil Ravipudi

Echo Score: 56
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Bhagavanth Kesari’s life changes when he becomes the guardian of Vijaya Lakshmi, the daughter of his jailer. Driven by his strong sense of justice, Kesari guides Vijji, as she’s known, and helps her pursue her dream of joining the Indian army. Their journey becomes complicated by Rahul Sanghvi, a wealthy and ambitious businessman whose connection to both Bhagavanth and Vijji reveals long-hidden secrets and poses a threat to their aspirations.

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Nelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari is an ex-prisoner who steps into the role of the guardian for Vijayalakshmi “Viji” after the death of his friend and Viji’s father, CI Srikanth, in a tragic accident. Bhagavanth believes he should honor the fallen man’s wish and pushes for Viji to join the Indian Army, seeking the counsel of the perceptive psychologist Dr. Kathyayani. Yet Viji is reluctant to enlist, haunted by a childhood phobia, and remains focused on marrying her longtime boyfriend, Karthik.

Across the realm of power and ambition, Rahul Sanghvi emerges as a ruthless business magnate who dreams of seizing the country’s prestigious Project V. The Deputy CM has pieced together incriminating evidence against him, sparking a high-stakes clash. Rahul eliminates the Deputy CM to clear his path, but the crucial evidence slips away when his personal assistant flees with it, turning Rahul into someone who is now hunted. The pursuit heightens the tension, intertwining a personal vendetta with a national intrigue.

Meanwhile, Karthik and his parents press forward with their plans, but Bhagavanth blocks the marriage, a decision that feeds Viji’s growing resentment toward him. When Rahul’s men close in, the PA accidentally exploits Viji’s laptop to secure the data, drawing Rahul’s operatives directly to her. Bhagavanth learns of the danger and steps forward to shield Viji from the looming threat. The moment of reckoning arrives when Rahul is shocked to encounter Bhagavanth—he discovers that the two are old rivals, and Viji finally learns the truth about Bhagavanth’s long and tumultuous past.

Past and present braid together in a gripping arc. Bhagavanth, in his youth, is a valiant Circle Inspector stationed in Nelakonda, a tribal zone, where he clashes with Rahul’s father, the politician Sarath Sanghvi after a brutal massacre of forest staff. Bhagavanth’s fearless stand leads to a public arrest of Sarath, who later commits suicide. In retaliation, Rahul frames Bhagavanth with trumped-up charges, sending him to prison and sowing seeds of vengeance that will echo through years.

Back in the present, Viji embraces Bhagavanth’s vision for her future and travels to Hyderabad with Kathyayani to enroll in a demanding training academy. The coach begins with a stern view of women trainees, but a heartfelt defense from Bhagavanth earns the instructors’ respect and opens the door to opportunity. Viji battles a stubborn neurosis that blocks her progress, and Kathyayani serves as a guiding light, coaching her through the mental hurdles and building the courage she needs.

Rahul’s plan evolves into a dangerous pursuit of both Bhagavanth and the PA’s data, while Bhagavanth counters with the aid of Ratan Shukla, an ally he befriended during his prison days who now lends crucial support. A political deal helps to stage a dual threat, and Bhagavanth, following Kathyayani’s counsel, places himself at grave risk to safeguard everyone he cares about. As Viji’s resolve hardens, she becomes more willing to fight for Bhagavanth’s cause and for a future that aligns with her father’s wish and Bhagavanth’s dream for her.

In the climactic resolution, Bhagavanth prevails over Rahul and his men. The ordeal culminates with Viji earning a place in the Army, a fulfillment of both her father’s and Bhagavanth’s aspirations. The story closes on a note of duty, courage, and a hard-won future where personal sacrifice and steadfast loyalty reshape the path ahead.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:23

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