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Dhee (2007) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2007 · 143 mins · Telugu
Directed by
Sreenu Vaitla
Starring
Brahmanandam, Ajay, Tanikella Bharani, Jayaprakash Reddy, Supreet, Fish Venkat

Babloo (Vishnu) is a carefree troublemaker who, after his father (Chandramohan) gets him a job with the powerful Shankar Goud (Srihari), becomes entangled in the rivalry between Shankar and his enemy Bhallu. Bhallu vows to kill Shankar’s sister Pooja (Genelia D’Souza). When Babloo falls for Pooja, Shankar arranges her marriage to Ajay (Akash). Defying the plan, Babloo and Pooja elope, and the story follows Babloo’s daring efforts to protect her from Bhallu’s murderous plot.

On this page (6)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (15)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Dhee
  6. 6 Every angle

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15 events in order · contains spoilers

Dhee Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Dhee (2007) 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. Babloo lands a job with Shankar Goud

    Babloo Rao, a carefree young man, is recruited to work under local mafia head Shankar Goud. The arrangement comes through his father Narayana Rao who hopes the job will settle him down. Babloo's entry into Shankar's world sets the stage for rivalry and danger that follow.

    Where
    Shankar Goud's office
  2. Ballu's rivalry and Pooja's threat

    Ballu, a feared local goon, is Shankar's rival. He aims to kill Shankar's sister Pooja to avenge his son's death, a plan that escalates the violence surrounding them. This feud foreshadows the deadly games to come.

    Where
    City outskirts
  3. Babloo falls for Pooja

    Babloo falls in love with Pooja, drawing him deeper into the dangerous world around Shankar. The romance complicates loyalties as the lovers' future becomes tied to power struggles. Their feelings set up the central conflict with Ballu.

    Where
    Various locations
  4. Shankar arranges Pooja's marriage to Ajay

    Shankar plans an arranged marriage between Pooja and Ajay, an NRI doctor. This move intensifies Babloo's resolve to win Pooja and foreshadows the clash between love and family loyalty. The matchmaking creates a direct friction with Babloo's aspirations.

    Where
    Shankar's circle
  5. Babloo and Pooja elope

    Babloo and Pooja decide to marry and flee together, seeking a life outside the danger of Ballu and Shankar's machinations. Their elopement triggers a chase and deepens the conflict with Shankar's authority. The act raises the stakes for the lovers' future.

    Where
    Abandoned town area
  6. Babloo saves Pooja from Ballu

    Babloo intervenes to rescue Pooja when Ballu closes in on them. The act cements Babloo's role as protector and pushes the lovers deeper into the crossfire between rival factions. It also raises the stakes for their future.

    Where
    Road to wedding venue
  7. Shankar plots to finish Ballu and protect Pooja

    Shankar takes aim at Ballu to safeguard Pooja and preserve his control. The confrontation lines are drawn as loyalties shift and allies betray one another. The plan leads to personal injury and a deeper vendetta.

    Where
    Shankar's hideout / city
  8. Brahmaji betrays Shankar

    Brahmaji, Shankar's right hand, secretly works for Ballu. He dispatches a gun to Shankar only to reveal the betrayal when the gun is found unloaded and Shankar realizes he has been double-crossed. The trust within Shankar's circle collapses.

    Where
    Shankar's base
  9. Shankar fights Ballu's men; Pooja is abducted

    A brutal clash erupts as Shankar defeats many of Ballu's henchmen, but Brahmaji's betrayal leaves him badly injured. Ballu seizes the moment to abduct Pooja, plunging Babloo and everyone into a sharper crisis. The kidnapping raises the urgency to act.

    Where
    City streets / warehouse
  10. Narayana Rao intervenes after the capture

    Narayana Rao learns of Shankar's injury and Pooja's abduction. He arrives with help and orders Shankar's goons to release Babloo, pulling Babloo back into the fray. This intervention shifts the balance and gives Babloo a chance to confront Ballu again.

    When
    Three hours before the deadline
    Where
    City outskirts
  11. Shankar fires Babloo

    Misled by suspicion about Babloo and Pooja's relationship, Shankar fires Babloo and tells him to stay away. The move isolates Babloo from the family and complicates the rescue operation. Babloo must navigate a path outside Shankar's shadow to save Pooja.

    Where
    Shankar's office
  12. Ballu traps Shankar's group

    Ballu orchestrates a trap that blocks five of Shankar's henchmen, leaving Shankar, Pooja, and Brahmaji cornered. The odds tilt against them as the enemies tighten the noose. The scene sets up the final confrontation.

    Where
    Abandoned building / trap site
  13. Babloo commits to eliminate Ballu's henchmen

    Chary briefs Babloo about Pooja's captivity and instructs him to kill Ballu's henchmen to earn Pooja's rescue. Babloo agrees, stepping into a dangerous mission to save his love. The plan marks a shift from romance to action.

    Where
    City / Ballu's hideout
  14. Final duel: Babloo and Shankar defeat Ballu

    Babloo and Shankar join forces to take down Ballu and his men. Babloo fights to free Pooja, while Shankar engages Ballu in direct combat. The duel ends with Ballu defeated and Pooja secured.

    Where
    Abandoned building
  15. Happy ending: Pooja and Babloo marry, Pooja gives birth

    With Ballu gone and order restored, Pooja and Babloo marry, sealing their union. The couple's happiness continues as Pooja gives birth to their first child, marking a new chapter for the family.

    Where
    Wedding venue / home

Last updated: October 09, 2025 at 15:10

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Timeline questions answered

Dhee Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Dhee (2007): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Ballu want to kill Pooja?

Ballu wants to kill Pooja to avenge his son's death, which he blames on Shankar Goud. Since Pooja is Shankar's sister, killing her would be the most personal way for Ballu to hurt his rival.

Foreshadowing: Ballu's rivalry with Shankar is established early in the film, with his vendetta driving much of the conflict.

  • ballu
  • pooja
  • shankar
  • avenge
  • son death
  • feud
Q2

Why does Shankar arrange Pooja's marriage to Ajay?

Shankar arranges Pooja's marriage to Ajay, an NRI doctor, to protect her from Ballu's threat. By marrying her to a man outside the mafia world, Shankar believes he can keep her safe from the dangerous rivalry.

Foreshadowing: Shankar's protective nature over Pooja is shown from the beginning, and his arranged marriage plan sets up the conflict with Babloo.

  • shankar
  • pooja
  • ajay
  • marriage
  • protect
  • nri doctor
Q3

Why does Brahmaji betray Shankar?

Brahmaji, Shankar's right-hand man, secretly works for Ballu. He betrays Shankar by providing an unloaded gun during a critical confrontation, disabling Shankar's ability to defend himself effectively.

Foreshadowing: Brahmaji's betrayal is hinted at when he is shown as Shankar's trusted lieutenant early in the film.

  • brahmaji
  • shankar
  • ballu
  • betrayal
  • traitor
  • gun
Q4

Why does Shankar fire Babloo?

Shankar fires Babloo after being misled by suspicion about Babloo and Pooja's relationship. Believing Babloo has betrayed him, Shankar orders him to stay away, isolating Babloo from the family during the crisis.

Foreshadowing: Shankar's suspicion grows after Babloo and Pooja elope, creating tension in their relationship.

  • shankar
  • babloo
  • fired
  • suspicion
  • pooja
  • relationship
Q5

How does Babloo rescue Pooja from Ballu?

Babloo infiltrates the abandoned building where Ballu holds Pooja captive. Alongside Shankar, they fight through Ballu's henchmen in a brutal showdown. While Babloo battles the guards to free Pooja, Shankar confronts Ballu directly.

Foreshadowing: The rescue is set up when Chary informs Babloo about Pooja's location and instructs him to eliminate Ballu's men.

  • babloo
  • pooja
  • rescue
  • ballu
  • abandoned building
  • fight
Q6

Why does Narayana Rao intervene in the conflict?

Narayana Rao, Babloo's father, learns about Shankar's injury and Pooja's abduction. He rushes to the scene with help and orders Shankar's men to release Babloo, bringing crucial support to the rescue effort.

Foreshadowing: Narayana Rao's concern for Babloo is established early when he gets his son the job with Shankar.

  • narayana rao
  • babloo
  • father
  • intervene
  • help
  • rescue
Q7

What triggers the final confrontation between Shankar and Ballu?

The final confrontation is triggered when Ballu traps Shankar, Pooja, and Brahmaji in an abandoned building. Babloo is instructed to kill Ballu's henchmen to secure Pooja's rescue, leading to the joint attack by Babloo and Shankar.

Foreshadowing: The trap is set up after Ballu learns about Shankar's location through Brahmaji's betrayal.

  • shankar
  • ballu
  • final confrontation
  • trap
  • abandoned building
  • babloo
Q8

Why does Babloo agree to eliminate Ballu's henchmen?

Babloo agrees to kill Ballu's henchmen because Chary tells him it is the only way to rescue Pooja from captivity. His love for Pooja motivates him to take on this dangerous mission despite the moral cost.

Foreshadowing: The stakes for Pooja's safety have been building since her abduction by Ballu.

  • babloo
  • ballu henchmen
  • pooja
  • rescue
  • love
  • chary
Q9

Why does Shankar let Babloo marry Pooja in the end?

After Babloo proves his bravery by helping defeat Ballu and rescue Pooja, Shankar recognizes Babloo's genuine love and courage. Despite earlier tensions and suspicion, Shankar approves their marriage.

Foreshadowing: Babloo consistently demonstrates his commitment to Pooja throughout the film, earning Shankar's respect.

  • shankar
  • babloo
  • pooja
  • marriage
  • approve
  • bravery
Q10

How is Ballu defeated in the end?

Ballu is defeated in a direct confrontation with Shankar inside the abandoned building. While Babloo fights through Ballu's men to reach Pooja, Shankar engages Ballu in combat and defeats him. Ballu is ultimately killed, ending the feud.

Foreshadowing: The buildup to this confrontation shows Ballu's traps and the betrayal that nearly costs Shankar his life.

  • ballu
  • shankar
  • defeated
  • abandoned building
  • fight
  • death

Movie threads

More Movies Like Dhee, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Dhee tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Fast-Paced Action Rom-Com Thrillers like Dhee

High-stakes action and daring rescues mixed with a central, defiant romance. If you liked the mix of mafia violence, daring rescue missions, and a core romantic plot in Dhee, you'll enjoy these movies. This thread collects similar action-comedy thrillers where high-stakes danger is intertwined with a defiant love story and a hopeful, happy ending.

  • action-packed
  • romantic
  • tense
  • daring
  • lighthearted
  • high-stakes
  • Tone: tense, lighthearted
  • Pacing: fast, action-driven
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative typically follows a charming but unlikely hero who falls for someone entangled with dangerous adversaries. The plot is driven by an immediate threat, leading to a series of chases, confrontations, and a climactic rescue. A central romance develops quickly and defiantly, often against the wishes of powerful figures, providing the emotional core amidst the chaos.

Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here for their unique blend of high-intensity action, a central romantic arc, and a comedic tone that prevents the story from becoming too heavy. They share a fast pace, straightforward goals, and a vibe that is equally thrilling and heartwarming.

Underdog Hero Stories in a Crime World like Dhee

A carefree troublemaker rises to the occasion to protect those they love from ruthless rivals. Fans of Dhee's Babloo, a carefree character who steps up to face mafia rivals, will find similar journeys here. These movies feature protagonists who start as underdogs and must prove their mettle through loyalty, daring actions, and violent confrontations within a gritty crime setting.

  • proving one's worth
  • loyalty
  • underdog
  • crime world
  • betrayal
  • daring
  • Tone: tense, hopeful
  • Pacing: fast, character-driven
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative arc centers on character growth. The protagonist begins on the periphery of a powerful conflict, often working for a crime boss. When a loved one is threatened by a rival faction, the hero's loyalties are tested. They embark on a mission that forces them to evolve from a troublemaker into a capable protector, culminating in a decisive confrontation that proves their worth.

Why they belong together: These movies are united by the compelling character journey of an underdog proving themselves. They share themes of loyalty, betrayal, and rising to a challenge, set against the backdrop of organized crime or powerful rivalries, creating a satisfying blend of personal growth and action.

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