Dear Comrade

Dear Comrade

Year: 2019

Runtime: 122 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Bharat Kamma

Echo Score: 69
RomanceActionDramaMoving relationship storiesBollywood emotional dramas

A passionate student union leader finds himself falling for a talented cricketer, but their budding romance is challenged by his struggles with anger management and a tendency toward violence. As he fights to control his temper, he must also confront the potential consequences his actions could have on their relationship and his future.

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1

Political clash and a girl's suicide attempt

Bobby, a leftist student union leader, engages in a violent confrontation with Bulliah's brother, a local politician whose harassment of a college girl leads her to attempt suicide. The clash exposes how politics and violence intertwine with campus life and foreshadows Bobby's volatile path. The incident seeds Bobby's reputation as someone ready to fight for his cause.

early in the story college campus
2

A chance encounter: Lilly after lock-up

Bobby meets Lilly when she crashes into him, a minor accident on his way back from the lock-up. Through this encounter, he learns that Lilly is his childhood friend and the cousin of his neighbor Jaya. The meeting rekindles a connection that will soon turn romantic.

soon after the initial incident street near the lock-up
3

Love blooms

Bobby falls in love with Lilly as their bond deepens, while Lilly reveals she is Jaya's cousin and a childhood friend. The growing romance reframes Bobby's anger into affection, though Lilly remains cautious. The relationship becomes a stabilizing thread in an increasingly turbulent life.

following their reunion city streets
4

Lilly's warning and family tragedy

Lilly urges Bobby to resolve conflicts internally rather than fight, sharing that her brother died in a college fight. Her warning foreshadows the costs of violence and the need for restraint. This conversation hardens Lilly as a counterpoint to Bobby's aggressive tendencies.

soon after meeting Lilly's home
5

Confession at Jaya's wedding

During Jaya's marriage, Bobby confesses his love for Lilly, but she rejects him, preferring to keep the relationship from complicating others' lives. The moment tests their commitment and pushes Bobby toward personal change. The rejection also plants the seed for Bobby's eventual quest for control.

during the wedding Jaya's wedding venue
6

Commitment to change

To prove he can change, Bobby resolves to curb his excessive aggression and wins Lilly's trust through steady behavior. Their relationship continues to grow as he works on himself, not just on his feelings. This marks a turning point where inner growth becomes as important as romance.

after the wedding rejection city
7

Violent clash ends in tragedy

Bobby is drawn into a fight with Bulliah's brother's gang, and the clash ends with Bulliah's brother's death. The tragedy stems from ongoing turf conflicts and Bobby's struggle with anger. Lilly's warnings echo as the consequences of violence become all too real.

after the confession city street
8

Ultimatum and hospital temper

Lilly advises giving up violent ways and sets an ultimatum. In a moment of anger, Bobby pushes Lilly out of a hospital and tells her to get lost. The act shatters their relationship and becomes a catalyst for his journey toward self-control.

immediately after the ultimatum hospital
9

A path to inner peace

Realizing his mistake, Bobby leaves home to seek inner peace and joins a group working on a sound healing project. This period marks his transition from impulsive fighter to thoughtful activist. Lilly remains a central, if distant, figure in his life.

shortly after the hospital incident sound healing project location
10

Three years later: Hyderabad and Lilly's accident

Three years later, Bobby and his team travel to Hyderabad to meet a doctor, where they discover Lilly has had an accident. He escorts her on a road trip to help her heal, signaling a renewed connection between them. Time advances the relationship to a new, calmer plane.

three years after the hospital incident Hyderabad
11

Wedding invitation and maturity

They attend a friends' wedding, where Lilly is impressed by Bobby's maturity. She asks him to marry her, but Bobby says there is no urgency. The couple's dynamic has shifted from impulsive romance to patient partnership.

after the Hyderabad trip friends' wedding
12

The harassment revelation and legal battle

Rubina reveals that Lilly's team faced coercion from cricket selector Ramesh Rao, who demanded favors to get Lilly onto the national team. Lilly's deposition and the ensuing court drama expose abuse of power and force Bobby to confront the past. The scandal goes viral, intensifying media scrutiny and prompting legal action.

lead up to the court case police station/court/media circuit
13

Reunion and resolution

Rao's misconduct is confronted in court. Lilly, enraged, defends herself and they reunite as they acknowledge the truth about the harassment. Bobby's support culminates in a hopeful reconciliation and commitment. The film closes with Bobby dropping Lilly at the National Cricket Academy.

end of story court and National Cricket Academy

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