Bharat Ane Nenu

Bharat Ane Nenu

Year: 2018

Runtime: 173 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Koratala Siva

Echo Score: 75

Budget: $11M

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Raised in London, Bharat unexpectedly finds himself thrust into the role of Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Unfamiliar with Indian politics and the challenges facing his home state, he quickly adapts and governs with efficiency. As he gains popularity among the people, he faces opposition and intrigue from within his own political party, who resist his efforts to enact meaningful changes and maintain the status quo.

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Timeline – Bharat Ane Nenu (2018)

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1

Bharath graduates from Oxford; learns of his father's death

Bharath Ram completes his fifth degree at Oxford, marking a high point in his academic journey. Soon after the celebration, his uncle reveals that his father, Raghava Rao, the Chief Minister, has died of a stroke. Bharath flies home, overwhelmed by the loss and the sudden change in his family’s political world.

2013 Oxford, United Kingdom
2

Childhood bonds and his mother's death

As a child, Bharath spends most of his time with his mother and best friend Subhash. His father is often away building a political party. His mother dies in her sleep, profoundly affecting him and shaping his view on commitments and responsibilities.

Childhood Home
3

Remarriage and stepfamily dynamics

Raghava Rao remarries to provide Bharath with a new mother, and a younger half-brother, Siddharth, is born. Bharath's attempts to bond with his stepmother fail, creating distance within the family. He starts spending more time at Subhash's house.

Childhood Home
4

Subhash’s move to London; Bharath contemplates joining

Subhash’s parents secure jobs in London, and Bharath expresses a desire to accompany them. Raghava Rao reluctantly agrees to the idea, hinting at Bharath's longing for a life beyond the political milieu. The prospect foreshadows Bharath’s eventual return to India.

Pre-2013 Subhash's home; London
5

Funeral and hospitalisation revelation

In a flashback, Bharath returns to India for his father's funeral. Varadarajulu tells him that Raghava Rao was hospitalised, claiming it was due to cold, and that Siddharth conducted the final rites. This fuels speculation about who will become the next Chief Minister.

Funeral sequence India (funeral)
6

Bharath’s political ascent begins

Varadarajulu presses Bharath to prepare for leadership and even suggests he could be the next Chief Minister. Bharath objects to stepping into politics, but the political machinery moves him forward. Eventually he becomes Chief Minister and vows to restore order with his fresh, strict approach.

Early tenure Andhra Pradesh
7

CM Bharath initiates anti-corruption drive; falls for Vasumathi

As CM, Bharath implements strict policies and introduces novel ideas to curb corruption, earning the ire of opponents. He also falls in love with Vasumathi, initiating a personal romance that becomes entangled with politics. He uses this influence to push reform, though it complicates his political standing.

Early tenure State capital, Andhra Pradesh
8

Money laundering probe; Varadarajulu blocks it

Bharath orders an investigation into money laundering among politicians, signaling a bold anti-corruption agenda. Varadarajulu counters by organizing a small party and collaborating to derail the probe. The struggle highlights the clash between reformist zeal and political self-preservation.

Mid tenure State capital
9

Kakinada by-election; Ramana's independent candidacy; violence

Youth from Kakinada led by Ramana challenge the corrupt MLAs; Bharath supports Ramana as an independent candidate to strengthen the anti-corruption front. Damu's men target villagers; clashes erupt around a cinema where Ramana is threatened. Bharath intervenes with undercover police protection and defeats Damu’s henchmen.

During by-election Kakinada
10

Local governance plan; Varadarajulu exposes Bharath's romance; resignation

Bharath attempts to establish local governance despite opposition. Varadarajulu exposes his relationship with Vasumathi, triggering a nepotism scandal and calls for his resignation. Facing political pressure, Bharath resigns as Chief Minister and Varadarajulu becomes CM.

Mid-to-late tenure State capital, legislative assembly
11

Press meet; investigation into Varadarajulu’s corruption begins

Bharath hosts a press conference to challenge sensationalism and renew his reform agenda. A journalist Mitra Brahmapur's investigation connects Varadarajulu to corruption and the death of Raghava Rao. Bharath, with his security officer Mukhtar, learns the depth of the corruption and vows to act.

After resignation Capital; Odisha connection
12

Mukhtar shot; Varadarajulu’s downfall and suicide

Krishna IPS informs Bharath of the journalist's findings; Varadarajulu plans to kill Bharath; Mukhtar is shot in an ambush, but Bharath and Mukhtar escape with villagers' help. They confront Varadarajulu in his office; Varadarajulu confesses to medicines tampering to kill Raghava Rao. He commits suicide within 24 hours.

Climax Varadarajulu's office; abandoned area
13

Legislature dissolved; Bharath reinstated as CM

Following Varadarajulu's suicide, the Legislature is dissolved and Bharath is elected again as Chief Minister. The film shows a sweeping crackdown, with corrupt politicians arrested and justice taking shape. The public supports his reinstalled leadership and his vision for a clean government.

Post-climax State Legislature; Capital
14

Ending: Bharath proposes to Vasumathi

The film closes on a hopeful note as Bharath proposes marriage to Vasumathi, signaling personal and political vows aligned with his reformist journey. Vasumathi’s acceptance would consolidate their alliance, both romantic and political, ready to continue the work ahead.

Ending Vasumathi's village/home

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