Hare Ram

Hare Ram

Year: 2008

Runtime: 150 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Swarna Subba Rao

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Hari and Ram, conjoined twins separated at birth, are raised apart after their parents split. Hari becomes an earnest police officer devoted to justice, while Ram, plagued by mental instability, becomes a violent man who will not hesitate to kill anyone he deems smarter than himself. Their opposing paths inevitably bring them into conflict.

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1

Childhood feud between Ram and Hari; mother's intervention

From a young age, Ram and Hari are at odds due to Ram's volatile emotions and insecurities. Their rivalry grows as Hari excels while Ram feels belittled. Seetha, their mother, cannot tolerate the constant tension and decides to move Ram away from Hari to spare him from further hatred. But as they grow up, Ram's darker tendencies remain unchanged, fueling ongoing tension between the brothers.

Childhood Family home
2

Hari begins investigating murders of Rajeev and GK Reddy

In present-day, IPS officer Hari probes the killings of a news reporter Rajeev and a doctor GK Reddy. He uncovers clues that point towards his own twin, Ram, despite the latter's absence. The case threads through political and criminal networks as Hari follows multiple leads.

Present day City / Police Headquarters
3

Anjali, a CBI officer, closes in on Hari

Anjali arrives to arrest Hari, suspecting his involvement in the killings. She pretends to be a bank employee to trap him, and collects evidence that deepens the investigation. Her plans set the stage for a dangerous confrontation.

Present day Police Station / City
4

Sravani's murder and the revelation of the health mafia

Sravani, Ram's love interest and a journalist, is killed after exposing the health mafia schemes involving Rajeev and Siva Reddy. The murders are framed as Ram's doing, escalating Hari's investigation. The backstory reveals motive behind the killings and Ram's anger against those in power.

Flashback City
5

Ram attacks GK Reddy and is infected with a deadly virus

Ram confronts GK Reddy in revenge for Sravani's death and the health mafia. GK Reddy injects Ram with a deadly virus, turning Ram into a ticking threat. As Ram's condition deteriorates, he collapses under Hari's car, setting off a chain of events that forces Hari to make a fateful choice.

Flashback Reddy's clinic / city area
6

Ram asks Hari to shoot him to save others

Ram, nearly doomed by the virus, sacrifices himself to protect those around him and collapses under Hari's car. He pleads with Hari to shoot him and end the danger, hoping this would spare innocent lives. Hari, faced with no other option, shoots Ram to prevent further carnage.

Present day City street
7

Hari impersonates Ram to hunt the culprits

With Ram believed dead, Hari decides to carry out justice by impersonating Ram. He targets the same politicians and mafiosi responsible for the health scandal and the killings. The plan allows Hari to pursue the culprits from the shadows while the real Ram's name is used as cover.

Present day City
8

Anjali arrests Hari; revelation of the family backstory

Anjali arrests Hari using a calculated plan at the police station. During the investigation, she chances upon Hari's mother Seetha, and learns the full family backstory explaining Hari and Ram's conflict. The new information forces her to rethink her assumptions about guilt and motive.

Present day Police Station
9

Court releases Hari to help catch the culprits

The court releases Hari from custody under a special order to aid in catching Siva Reddy and the health mafia. Hari uses this opportunity to continue his dual pursuit of justice and deception. This legal twist deepens the danger and moral ambiguity surrounding his methods.

Present day Court / Jail
10

Kidnapping and showdown: Siva Reddy; sewage escape and van bomb

Hari kidnaps Siva Reddy in a van and drives him to a secluded place for interrogation. As police close in, Hari escapes through a sewage pipe and triggers a bomb inside the van to create a diversion. The sequence marks a decisive escalation in his vendetta.

Present day Secluded location; van
11

Ram's mother believes Ram sacrificed his life

Ram's mother Seetha believes that Ram sacrificed his life for the country, and she feels a sense of pride. Her faith in Ram's heroism is contrasted with Hari's ongoing ruse. The memory of Ram continues to shape the emotional core of the story.

After events Ram's family home
12

Ending: Hari explains his escape to Nijam

The film closes with Hari explaining to taxi driver Nijam how he escaped from CBI custody. He remains enigmatic about his true intentions and the dual identity he maintained. The ending leaves questions about justice, loyalty, and Ram’s memory.

End Taxi stand / city streets

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