Bobbili Raja

Bobbili Raja

Year: 1990

Runtime: 155 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: B. Gopal

Romance

Raja, a common man, and Rani, the daughter of a powerful minister, are brought together by the forest.

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Timeline – Bobbili Raja (1990)

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1

Election Campaign Begins in Bobbili

The village of Bobbili becomes the battleground for political power as Sundarayya and Rajeswari Devi lead rival campaigns. Both families deploy tactics and influence to sway voters, turning the election into a high-stakes confrontation. Alliances form around the candidates and secrets begin to surface.

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2

Suryam Supports Sundarayya; Rajyalakshmi's Secret Pregnancy

Suryam supports Sundarayya and secretly loves Rajyalakshmi, who becomes pregnant by him. The pregnancy brings dishonor to Rajyalakshmi, and Ahobala Rao sees a political advantage to exploit. As the election approaches, the family schemes to shape the public narrative.

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3

Suryam Tries to Reveal Truth; Dies

Suryam resolves to reveal the truth about the pregnancy, risking the family’s wrath. In a heated quarrel with Ahobala, Suryam dies accidentally. The death triggers suspicion and accelerates the political conspiracy against Sundarayya and Rajyalakshmi.

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4

Arrests and Escape to the Forest

Ahobala manipulates the authorities to arrest Sundarayya and Rajyalakshmi for Suryam's death. They escape from jail and flee to the forest to avoid a final erasure from public life. From exile, they plot how to contest the accusations and clear their names.

Jail and forest
5

Twenty-Five Years Later: Raja and Rani's World

Twenty-five years later, Raja, Sundarayya's grandson, grows up in the jungle with his mother Rajyalakshmi and their grandfather. Rani, Rajeswari's daughter, has become minister of forests and enjoys wealth and privilege. The contrasting upbringings set the scene for a new chapter of conflict and romance.

25 years later Forest
6

Raja Guides Rani; They Get Lost in the Forest

During a forest visit, Raja guides a group led by Rani and their friends. The journey is punctuated by playful quarrels as they navigate the dense woods. Soon they become separated and find themselves lost in the deeper forest.

Forest
7

Raja and Rani Fall in Love

Amid the danger and adventure, Raja and Rani fall in love. Their bond grows despite their different upbringings and the looming power plays surrounding them. The forest becomes both backdrop and catalyst for their romance.

Forest
8

Rajeswari Finds the Forest and Discovers Raja's Lineage

Rajeswari travels to the forest in search of Rani and discovers that Raja is Sundarayya's grandson. She interrogates Sundarayya and Rajyalakshmi about the past, adding pressure to their already fragile position. The revelation intensifies the clash between family loyalties and political ambition.

Forest
9

Rajeswari and Rajyalakshmi Betrothal Scheme

Rajeswari and Rajyalakshmi clash over a plan to marry Rani to Raja, insisting that such a union could be dangerous. Rajeswari contends that the past cannot simply be rewritten through a marriage. The dispute raises the stakes for everyone involved.

Forest
10

Rani Learns Raja is Her Relative; Escape with Appa Rao

Rani learns that Raja is her maternal uncle's son, a discovery that complicates loyalties. With her father Appa Rao's help, she escapes and returns to the forest to seek independence from coercive arrangements. Rajeswari follows, determined to bring her back.

Forest
11

Rajyalakshmi Hands Rani to Rajeswari; Raja's Vow

Rajyalakshmi hands Rani over to her mother and tells Raja to retrieve her honorably, insisting that Raja prove his mother's innocence. The move strains family ties as personal and political motives intersect. The sequence marks a turning point in the struggle for truth and control.

Forest
12

Raja Returns to Bobbili; Confronts Rajeswari

Raja returns to Bobbili and threatens Rajeswari's ministry, challenging her authority. In response, Rajeswari orders the arrest of Rajyalakshmi in the old murder case. The confrontation marks a dramatic escalation in the war between generations.

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13

Court Reveal and Ministerial Fallout

Raja fights the police when trying to bail out, and is ultimately willing to testify in court. In court, his truthful testimony exposes the misdeeds of the past and leads the government to remove Rajyalakshmi from the ministry. The political landscape shifts as truth comes to light.

Court
14

Ahobala's Schemes and Rajeswari's Realization

Meanwhile, Ahobala schemes further by pressuring for Rani's marriage to his son Amurtha Rao. Realizing the harm caused by deceit, Rajeswari apologizes to Raja and Rajyalakshmi for past mistakes. The family begins to seek reconciliation.

Forest
15

Resolution: Ahobala Admits Mistake; Raja and Rani Married

Ahobala publicly admits his mistakes, bringing the long-running feud to a close. In the end Raja and Rani marry, signaling a resolution of the feud and a fragile peace. The union marks a hopeful note as a new generation steps forward.

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