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Release, runtime and language
2020 · 151 mins · Telugu
Echo score 70
JustWatch #31,452
Directed by
Venky Kudumula
Starring
Vennela Kishore, Rashmika Mandanna, Ajay, Raghu Babu, Sampath Raj, Naresh

Bheeshma Prasad is a kind-hearted, single man who creates memes for a living. His quiet life is disrupted when he takes a stand against a large agrochemical corporation whose products are damaging crops and harming the environment. He finds himself in a battle against a powerful adversary, fighting to protect his community and the land he loves.

Romance Action Comedy Cast, crew & box office
On this page (5)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (13)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle

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13 events in order · contains spoilers

Bheeshma Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Bheeshma (2020) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Bheeshma Organics launches organic farming push and sets up a 50th anniversary media plan

    Bheeshma, the CEO, pushes farmers to abandon chemicals and adopt organic farming, presenting a broader corporate shift. He publicly frames this as the company’s mission and hints at selecting the next CEO on the 50th anniversary. The announcement shapes the movie’s early conflict between sustainability and competing interests.

    When
    On the company's 50th anniversary
    Where
    Bheeshma Organics HQ / press conference

  2. Bheeshma's pursuit of love leads to elopement with Sarah

    At Parimal's boss' pre-wedding party, Bheeshma meets Sarah and introduces himself as Bheeshma I.A.S. (I Am Single). The pair plan to elope, but their scheme is uncovered, forcing police involvement. The escapade also results in Parimal losing his job.

    When
    During the party
    Where
    Parimal's boss' pre-wedding party

  3. Uncle JP drums up a lesson for Bheeshma with ACP Deva

    To handle the fallout, JP calls ACP Deva and asks him to bring Bheeshma in to teach him a lesson, since Deva views him as a loser for living as a meme creator. Deva agrees to intervene, intending to set him straight. The arrangement foreshadows a tense power dynamic ahead.

    When
    Soon after arrest
    Where
    JP's house / Deva's precinct

  4. Anand Prasad learns the truth about the punishment and the past rift

    JP informs Anand that Bheeshma is serving a punishment with Deva. It is revealed that Anand and Deva were classmates and that Bheeshma allegedly touched Deva's daughter, which caused years of estrangement. The revelation adds emotional stakes to the family dynamic.

    When
    After JP's disclosure
    Where
    Anand Prasad's home

  5. Bheeshma meets Chaitra and discovers organic farming

    Bheeshma encounters Chaitra while in transit in a police vehicle and introduces himself as ACP Bheeshma. Chaitra works for Bheeshma Organics, and their meeting becomes a catalyst for Bheeshma to learn about organic farming. This encounter shifts his priorities toward sustainable practices.

    When
    En route in a police vehicle
    Where
    In a police vehicle / street

  6. Field Science launches Instant to boost yields with chemicals

    Raghavan, CEO of Field Science, unveils a product called Instant that promises six months of yield in four months via chemicals. He tries to influence Bheeshma’s farmers by staging a live interaction with Bheeshma. The plan pits chemical agriculture against Bheeshma’s organic shift.

    When
    Mid-story
    Where
    Field Science facilities / live interaction scene

  7. Revelation: Chaitra is Deva's daughter; Deva approves; Chaitra wavers

    Bheeshma learns that Chaitra is Deva's daughter, which complicates their relationship. Deva grows to respect Bheeshma, but Chaitra remains wary of his motives. The revelation injects familial tension into the romance and the corporate struggle.

    When
    After the reveal
    Where
    Deva's circle

  8. Live interaction; Parimal works for Field Science; Bheeshma extols organic farming

    At the outdoor interaction, Bheeshma speaks about the greatness of organic farming, countering Field Science's claims. Parimal, revealed to be working for Field Science, creates a twist in loyalties. Bheeshma's message resonates, helping him win back Chaitra.

    When
    During the live event
    Where
    Interaction venue

  9. Deva confronts Bheeshma; Anand reveals lineage; media erupts

    Deva’s constable exposes a photo of Bheeshma and Chaitra hugging, prompting Deva to confront them at Bheeshma’s home. Anand reveals that Bheeshma is Sr. Bheeshma’s grandson and the next CEO, triggering media attention. The revelation intensifies family and corporate tensions.

    When
    Immediately after the photo
    Where
    Bheeshma's home

  10. Sr. Bheeshma declares Bheeshma as operational CEO for 30 days

    Bheeshma is told by Sr. Bheeshma that he will operate as CEO for 30 days. The unexpected mandate shocks Bheeshma and strains his relationship with Chaitra. The move creates a temporary power shift that tests loyalties within the company.

    When
    Shortly after the media reveal
    Where
    Bheeshma Organics HQ

  11. Parimal becomes driver; Bheeshma wins staff; saves village; earns back love

    Parimal joins as Bheeshma's driver after losing his job at Field Science. Bheeshma uses his charisma to win over the employees and rebuilds trust within the company. He also helps save a village from a Field Science initiative, strengthening his standing and rekindling Chaitra’s affection.

    When
    During the 30-day CEO period
    Where
    Office and village outskirts

  12. Raghavan’s plan backfires: poisonous plant and political consequences

    Raghavan's plan to sabotage Bheeshma escalates when a poisonous hybrid plant is delivered to Sr. Bheeshma, landing him in the hospital. Parimal destroys a similar plant thinking it was for Jr. Bheeshma, and Jr. Bheeshma suggests replacing it with a non poisonous look alike. Then Agricultural Minister Ajay Varma launches an inquiry that leads to a cancellation of Field Science's license.

    When
    Climax
    Where
    Sr. Bheeshma’s hospital / Field Science warehouse

  13. Resolution: Bheeshma becomes full-time CEO and marries Chaitra

    With the crisis resolved, Bheeshma is officially appointed full-time CEO of Bheeshma Organics. He and Chaitra marry with parental approval, sealing their personal and professional alliance. The film closes on a note of sustainable farming triumph and family unity.

    When
    Finale
    Where
    Bheeshma Organics HQ / wedding venue

Last updated: February 25, 2026 at 08:22

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Timeline questions answered

Bheeshma Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Bheeshma (2020): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why was Bheeshma arrested at the pre-wedding party?

Bheeshma crashed his friend Parimal's boss's pre-wedding party, met Sarah, and convinced her to elope with him. When their plan was uncovered, police got involved, leading to Bheeshma's arrest. This incident also cost Parimal his job, which created tension between him and Bheeshma.

  • bheeshma arrest
  • sarah elopement
  • parimal job lost
Q2

Why does ACP Deva have a grudge against Bheeshma's family?

Deva and Bheeshma's father Anand Prasad were classmates. Years earlier, there was an incident where young Bheeshma allegedly touched Deva's daughter, which caused a rift between the two families. This past incident made Deva view Bheeshma as a troublemaker and los, leading to his harsh treatment when JP called him to teach Bheeshma a lesson.

  • acp deva
  • anand prasad
  • past incident
  • daughter
Q3

How did Bheeshma Prasad become the CEO of Bheeshma Organics?

Bheeshma Prasad is actually the grandson of Sr. Bheeshma, the founder of Bheeshma Organics. His father Anand had kept this truth hidden to protect him from Deva's grudge. When Deva confronted Bheeshma with a gun, Anand revealed that Bheeshma is Sr. Bheeshma's rightful heir, shocking everyone and triggering media attention.

  • bheeshma prasad
  • ceo
  • sr bheeshma
  • heir
  • lineage reveal
Q4

Why did Chaitra break up with Bheeshma after learning the truth?

Chaitra broke up with Bheeshma because she discovered he had been pretending to be ACP Bheeshma. After the truth about his identity as Sr. Bheeshma's grandson came out, Chaitra felt betrayed by his lies and deception, even though their relationship had grown genuine during his organic farming journey.

  • chaitra
  • breakup
  • lies
  • pretends acp bheeshma
Q5

What was the Instant product that Field Science was promoting?

Instant was a chemical product developed by Field Science, led by Raghavan. It promised farmers a six-month crop yield in just four months. Field Science used this to try to sway Bheeshma Organics' farmers away from organic farming and back to chemicals, staging a high-profile live interaction to promote it.

  • instant
  • field science
  • chemical farming
  • raghavan
Q6

How did Bheeshma expose Field Science's Instant product?

Bheeshma discovered that Agricultural Minister Ajay Varma was having an affair with Sarah (the girl he had eloped with earlier). Bheeshma tracked them to a hotel room and used the threat of public exposure to pressure Ajay into calling the Instant product poisonous in his speech. This led to the minister revoking Field Science's license.

  • ajay varma
  • sarah
  • field science
  • instant poisonous
  • minister
Q7

Why did Deva point a gun at Bheeshma at his home?

Deva's constable sent him a photo of Bheeshma and Chaitra embracing. Since Chaitra is Deva's daughter, this triggered his anger and he stormed to Bheeshma's home pointing a gun, demanding an explanation. This confrontation led to Anand revealing Bheeshma's true identity as Sr. Bheeshma's grandson.

  • deva gun
  • chaitra photo
  • confrontation
  • anand reveal
Q8

Why did Bheeshma pretend to be ACP Bheeshma?

After his arrest, Bheeshma was being taken in a police vehicle when he met Chaitra, who worked at Bheeshma Organics. To impress her and gain credibility, he introduced himself as ACP Bheeshma. This mistaken identity led to his involvement with the company and eventually revealed his true connection to it.

  • pretends acp
  • mistaken identity
  • chaitra
  • bheeshma organics
Q9

Why did Anand lie to Deva about Bheeshma all these years?

Anand lied about Bheeshma being his nephew rather than his son to protect him. Since Deva held a grudge over the past incident involving his daughter, Anand feared Deva would harm Bheeshma if he knew the truth. This lie maintained peace between the two families but created confusion when the real identity was finally revealed.

  • anand lie
  • deva
  • protect son
  • family secret
Q10

What happened with the poisonous plant aimed at Sr. Bheeshma?

Raghavan from Field Science sent a poisonous hybrid plant to Sr. Bheeshma, which landed him in the hospital. Parimal, not knowing the plant's nature, destroyed what he thought was a harmful plant meant for Jr. Bheeshma. This incident escalated the conflict and led to the minister's investigation that ultimately shut down Field Science.

  • poisonous plant
  • sr bheeshma
  • hospital
  • raghavan
  • field science
Q11

Why did Parimal end up working as Bheeshma's driver?

After Parimal was fired from Field Science (where he had gone to work after leaving Bheeshma's side), he lost his job and had no other options. Bheeshma hired him as his driver during the 30-day CEO period. Parimal proved loyal and helped Bheeshma in his mission to prove organic farming's value.

  • parimal driver
  • bheeshma
  • job loss
  • field science
Q12

Why did Chaitra support Bheeshma's organic farming mission?

Chaitra worked as an employee at Bheeshma Organics and had genuine knowledge about organic farming. When Bheeshma pretended to be ACP Bheeshma, she educated him about organic farming practices. Even after their breakup, she admired his defense of organic farming during the live interaction, which eventually led to them reuniting.

  • chaitra
  • organic farming
  • bheeshma
  • support
  • live interaction
Q13

Why did Sr. Bheeshma make Bheeshma operational CEO for 30 days?

After the media revealed Bheeshma's identity as Sr. Bheeshma's grandson, Sr. Bheeshma appointed him as operational CEO for 30 days to test his capabilities. This was a trial period to see if Bheeshma could actually run the company and prove himself worthy of the full CEO position.

  • sr bheeshma
  • 30 days
  • operational ceo
  • trial period
Q14

Why did Bheeshma Organics switch from chemicals to organic farming?

The CEO Bheeshma (not Bheeshma Prasad) led a bold shift from chemical farming to organic practices, framing it as the company's mission for its 50th anniversary. This corporate shift became the central conflict when Field Science tried to counter it with their Instant chemical product.

  • organic farming
  • chemical
  • bheeshma organics
  • 50th anniversary

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