Chintakayala Ravi

Chintakayala Ravi

Year: 2008

Runtime: 150 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Yogi

DramaFamilyComedy

Chintakayala Ravi works as a waiter in a New York bar but pretends to his mother that he is a software engineer. When she arranges a marriage match in their native village, the prospective bride’s friend Sunitha uncovers his true job and alerts the whole community. Upon his return Ravi faces public humiliation and the fallout of his deception.

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1

Ravi works as head waiter at Cyber Wave in New York

Chintakayala Ravi holds the position of head waiter at a busy New York bar called Cyber Wave, where he works alongside three fellow waiters. He carries a soft spot for software engineers, a holdover from his dream of becoming a software professional in America. The job keeps him grounded, even as he clings to aspirations of a different career.

Present day New York
2

Dream of software engineering clashes with reality

Although he came to the United States with the goal of becoming a software engineer, life in New York prevents him from pursuing that path. Ravi continues to work as a waiter, masking his true ambitions with a practical, if unfulfilling, job. The tension between dream and reality fuels his character arc.

Past/Backstory New York, USA
3

Seshamamba's lie about Ravi's profession

To spare her son's feelings, Ravi's mother Seshamamba tells everyone in their Andhra Pradesh village that he is an outstanding software engineer in America. Ravi keeps the lie going to avoid shattering her happiness, even though it’s clearly untrue. This deception becomes a central source of conflict later.

Backstory Andhra Pradesh village
4

Lavanya's betrothal is arranged

Seshamamba's deception leads to the arrangement of Ravi's marriage to Lavanya, a local girl, with Lavanya believing Ravi is a software engineer. The family prepares for the betrothal, nursing the illusion that Ravi is a successful professional. The lie sets the stage for dramatic confrontations to come.

Betrothal preparations Andhra Pradesh village
5

Sunitha is asked to verify Ravi's background

Lavanya reaches out to her childhood friend Sunitha to verify Ravi’s qualifications, hoping to confirm the engineer story. Sunitha’s discovery begins to unravel the lie and reveal Ravi’s true occupation. The truth starts to travel back to Lavanya’s family and Ravi’s life.

Before betrothal Lavanya's home / village
6

Ravi is humiliated in the village

When the truth about Ravi’s job surfaces, he is publicly humiliated by Lavanya’s family and the villagers. The incident strains Ravi’s relationship with his mother and tests the family’s willingness to maintain the lie. Humiliation serves as a turning point for the characters.

During betrothal preparations Andhra Pradesh village
7

Ravi saves Sunitha's father

Despite the setback, Ravi proves his good nature by saving Sunitha’s father, which changes Sunitha’s opinion of him. The act of courage earns Ravi new respect from Sunitha and others who witness it. This moment deepens their bond and redefines Ravi’s reputation.

After the humiliation Village
8

Srikanth’s past rescue and his visit

Ravi had once saved Srikanth’s life while they were in America, a deed that Srikanth later recalls. Srikanth travels to Lavanya’s home and meets Ravi shortly after, prepared to vouch for Ravi’s character. His presence reinforces Ravi’s true nature to Lavanya’s family.

Earlier in America; present America; Lavanya’s home
9

Srikanth vouches for Ravi

Srikanth explains to Ravi’s and Lavanya’s parents the kind of person Ravi is, sharing the story of his life-saving act. The endorsement adds weight to Ravi’s image and challenges the perception created by the earlier deception. The parents begin reconsidering the marriage arrangement.

After Srikanth’s arrival Lavanya’s home
10

Sunitha tries to reunite Ravi and Lavanya; plan fails

Sunitha attempts to bridge Ravi and Lavanya, hoping to correct the misunderstandings that started the whole sequence. However, the plan doesn’t work out, and the social pressure around the arranged marriage remains. This setback leaves room for Ravi and Sunitha to grow closer in unexpected ways.

Pre-wedding Village
11

Ravi and Sunitha fall in love

As events unfold, Ravi and Sunitha develop genuine feelings for each other, even though this romance isn’t immediately public. Their bond becomes a quiet, evolving thread that drives the later choices about Ravi’s future. The growing love complicates the looming marriage to Lavanya.

Before the wedding Village
12

Ravi is finally married to Sunitha

Upon learning the truth and recognizing Ravi’s true character, Ravi’s family arranges his marriage to Sunitha instead of Lavanya. The film ends with Ravi and Sunitha beginning their life together, resolving the central conflict created by the earlier lie. The conclusion reassigns Ravi’s dream toward a new, more honest future.

Ending Village

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