Family Circus

Family Circus

Year: 2001

Runtime: 127 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Teja

Comedy

Subramanyam and his family try averting several problems that come their way when they move into a new house in a locality filled with bizarre individuals.

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1

Subbu marries Durga and adopts nephews

Subbu, a simple manager, marries Durga and begins a stable life. To strengthen the family, they adopt Subbu's deceased sister's two sons, integrating them into their home. The early days set the tone for a bustling household.

beginning of the story Subbu's home
2

Durga gives birth to twins

Durga delivers twins, adding two new members to the family. The birth marks a joyous milestone, even as life outside the home grows more complicated. The new babies intensify Subbu's responsibilities.

shortly after marriage Hospital
3

Subbu buys his own house

To escape the chaos caused by the growing clan, Subbu purchases his own house in a locality crowded with quirky characters. The neighborhood is ripe with eccentric residents who will soon complicate his life. This move promises stability but also invites new conflicts.

after the twins' birth Subbu's new locality
4

Pataudi rents half the house with his family

A strange man named Pataudi rents half of Subbu's new house at double the agreed price and forces a harsh deal. He arrives with a dysfunctional family—Kantham, Sujatha, and two more strong imps—creating immediate tension. Subbu's quiet life starts to unravel as the partition intensifies control.

soon after moving in Subbu's house
5

Subbu shares the address, inviting trouble

Subbu admits the shared address with Pataudi, hoping to keep the peace, but the arrangement unleashes chaos. Pataudi leverages the situation to demand rent and assert claims in his favor. The home becomes a pressure cooker as the two families clash.

shortly after Pataudi's arrival Subbu's house
6

Sujatha fixates on Subbu

Sujatha, the teenage sister-in-law, becomes infatuated with Subbu and starts stalking him day and night. Her attention adds emotional turmoil and fuels jealousy within Durga's circle. The tension feeds the growing rift between Subbu and his wife.

after Sujatha's arrival Subbu's house
7

Babloo and gang threaten Subbu

Babloo and his gang enter the scene, intimidating Subbu and showcasing the depth of trouble in the neighborhood. Subbu braces for confrontations as fear and anger bubble up. The threats push Subbu toward desperate measures.

amid rising tensions around the house/streets
8

Durga grows suspicious

Durga becomes suspicious of Subbu's closeness with Sujatha, leading to misunderstandings. She contemplates leaving the marriage, and the house hums with strain. Subbu tries to explain but is pulled deeper into the conflict.

as suspicions rise home
9

Subbu's attempt to handle the situation backfires

Subbu attempts to resolve matters by informing Sujatha's elders and using careful diplomacy. His strategies backfire, provoking further rifts within the family. The attempt fails to restore harmony, leaving Subbu more isolated.

during the escalating tension home
10

Durga goes into labor; hospital transfer

Durga spots Subbu with Kantham, misreading the situation and threatening to quit. The strain triggers labor, and Subbu ferries her to the hospital with the help of Pataudi's couple, a tentative step toward reconciliation. The scene marks a turning point as family bonds face their ultimate test.

during labor home to hospital
11

Water-tank confrontation and turmoil

Sujatha makes a dramatic move by standing on the water tank, threatening to reveal her feelings publicly. Subbu becomes furious but holds his ground, and Babloo's gang encounters culminate with fear rather than violence. The episode heightens the melodrama while Subbu contemplates his next move.

peak tension on the water tank
12

Durga forgives Subbu and final birth

Durga learns Subbu's virtue through Kantham and forgives him, ending their lingering rift. In the same arc of relief, she gives birth to twin baby girls, restoring happiness to the family. The film closes with a joyful replay of the family circus.

end home/hospital

Last Updated: October 10, 2025 at 16:04

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