Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary

Year: 2022

Runtime: 91 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Chandoo Mondeti

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Mary, Raju and Basha are on the brink of fulfilling their aspirations when they unexpectedly uncover evidence of a murder. Their discovery puts them in the cross‑hairs of ruthless criminals, turning friends into targets. Mary must navigate the danger, keeping herself and her two best friends safe from the vengeful foes they have alarmed.

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1

Orphanage attack and abductions

That night in Vizag, traffickers attack the orphanage. The director is killed and all but three children are abducted. Mary overhears her mother's death during the chaos. Because she did not actually witness the crime, the police do not register her statement.

Night, 1993 Vizag orphanage
2

Mary’s life years later: hospital work

Several years pass. Mary works at a hospital and takes care of two disabled boys, Basha (mute) and Raju (deaf). They rely on her for support and form a makeshift family.

Several years after 1993 Hospital in Vizag
3

Kantha Rao offers an opportunity

Dr. Kantha Rao, a doctor at the same hospital, offers Mary an opportunity she has been seeking. She accompanies him to the place he mentions, where he makes improper advances toward her. She resists his advances.

Same day as the offer Hospital
4

Mary defends herself; Rao dies

In the ensuing scuffle, Mary pushes Rao, leading to his death. The incident marks the start of a dangerous pattern surrounding her life.

Same day as the offer Hospital corridor
5

Basha witnesses a director’s fatal assault

That same day, Basha goes to a film director’s office to audition and witnesses Kala assault him, leading to the director’s death. The scene ties the children’s fate to a broader, corrupt network.

Same day Film director’s office
6

Prabhakar kills the director

Prabhakar, Kala’s husband and a local inspector, follows Kala after the incident and kills the director. His action implicates a wider trafficking web and brings him into Mary’s orbit.

Same day Outside the director’s office
7

Prabhakar begins investigating Rao’s death

Prabhakar launches an investigation into Rao’s death and becomes suspicious of Mary. He interrogates Mary, Basha, and Raju as the case grows more complex.

Days after the events in Vizag Police station
8

Blackmail to obtain the video

Mary, with Basha and Raju, anonymously blackmails Prabhakar for money in exchange for the video of him killing the director. The plan seeks to secure their safety and leverage against him.

Shortly after the investigations begin Mary’s residence
9

Evidence destruction and Mary’s blindness

Prabhakar tracks down the blackmail call and destroys the video evidence. He also learns that Mary is partially blind, giving him leverage against her.

Soon after the blackmail attempt Prabhakar’s office
10

Mary reaches Sekhar Babu for protection

Mary bluff that she has moved the video to another computer and reaches out to Sekhar Babu, offering him the evidence in exchange for safety. He is a powerful local businessman and trafficking figure.

Shortly after the bluff Sekhar Babu’s base
11

Kala’s confession and Sekhar Babu’s true nature

Mary uses Kala’s confession on camera through bluffing, and realizes Sekhar Babu is the trafficker who killed her mother and is planning to traffic their organs. The truth tightens Mary’s resolve to act.

Following the Sekhar Babu contact Kala’s location
12

Showdown with Sekhar Babu

Mary calls Prabhakar and pits him against Sekhar Babu. In the ensuing clash, Prabhakar eliminates most of Sekhar Babu’s henchmen while Mary kills Sekhar Babu.

After Kala’s confession Sekhar Babu’s base
13

Eight years later: Devi leads a powerful org

Eight years pass and Mary, now alias Devi, heads a large social welfare organization in Mumbai, surrounded by unproven allegations of crime and influence. Her power suggests a shadowy ascent.

Eight years later Mumbai
14

Prabhakar assigned to investigate Devi

The government appoints Prabhakar to investigate Devi’s organization, pulling him into a complex political and criminal landscape as their past collides again.

Eight years later Mumbai government offices
15

Final meeting and hint of sequel

Prabhakar meets Devi and she details her rise, warning him not to interfere. The scene ends with a hint toward a sequel titled The Rise of Bloody Devi and a potential political ascent.

Present, finale Devi’s organization, Mumbai

Last Updated: October 05, 2025 at 12:04

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