Hi Nanna

Hi Nanna

Year: 2023

Runtime: 155 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Shouryuv

Echo Score: 90

Budget: $7.8M

RomanceFamilyDrama

Six-year-old Mahi, who has cystic fibrosis, shares a close and complicated relationship with her father, Viraj, a single parent and fashion photographer. Driven by curiosity about her mother, Mahi embarks on a journey of discovery, running away with her dog, Pluto. Along the way, she meets Yashna, and their encounter leads to surprising revelations and connects their lives in unforeseen ways. The story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the importance of family, showcasing a young girl's resilience and the enduring power of connection.

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Timeline – Hi Nanna (2023)

Trace every key event in Hi Nanna (2023) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Mahi runs away with Pluto after seeking her mother

Six-year-old Mahi lives in Mumbai with her father Viraj, their grandfather, and a dog named Pluto. Mahi has cystic fibrosis, and Viraj pours his life into caring for her while avoiding questions about her mother. When the silence becomes too painful, Mahi runs away with Pluto, and a near accident is averted thanks to a woman named Yashna who saves them.

present day Mumbai
2

Yashna rescues them and invites Viraj to tell Varsha's story

Yashna saves Mahi and Viraj from the runaway situation and invites Viraj to a restaurant where she and Mahi coax him to tell the story of Varsha, Mahi's mother. To help Mahi imagine Varsha, Yashna pretends to be her. The moment marks the beginning of a revealing evening that threads through their pasts.

present day restaurant, Mumbai
3

Viraj recounts meeting Varsha in Coonoor and their marriage

Viraj recalls meeting Varsha in Coonoor ten years earlier and how their bond grew despite Varsha's fears and her parents' divorce. Varsha overcomes her fears and agrees to marry Viraj, even though money is tight and the future is uncertain. The tale hints at a fragile happiness before the storm.

ten years ago Coonoor
4

Birth of Mahi and Varsha's trauma

After Varsha and Viraj wed, their joy is tempered by the birth of a daughter, Mahi, who is born with a fatal illness. Varsha blames Viraj for their misfortune and regrets the marriage, believing it doomed from the start. Yet the dream of family persists amid the hardship.

shortly after Mahi's birth
5

Varsha's breakdown and the car accident

Varsha experiences a breakdown, and soon after, Varsha and Viraj are involved in a car accident that reshapes their lives. In the aftermath, Varsha's memory of her relationship with Viraj becomes tangled, and the pair confronts loss and hope. The accident marks the end of Varsha's active life as a partner, leaving Viraj to raise Mahi alone.

shortly after Varsha's breakdown
6

The twist: Yashna is Varsha and has amnesia

In a dramatic twist, it is revealed that Yashna is Varsha herself, who survived the accident but developed amnesia, forgetting her past, marriage, and child. Varsha's mother lied to Viraj, claiming Yashna wanted a divorce and forced him to stay away. Pluto's recognition of Yashna helps bridge the gap, while Viraj continues to raise Mahi with love.

present day restaurant
7

Viraj preserves the family by retelling their story with care

To shield Yashna from painful recollections, Viraj tells their story with modified details and focuses on the enduring love that has kept them connected. He and Mahi live with the truth that Varsha was once part of their lives, but he keeps the sharper memories at bay. The narrative becomes a careful map through a painful past.

present day restaurant
8

Goa retreat to escape pain and reconnect

Hoping to escape the pain of the past, Viraj moves Mahi and Pluto to Goa, where the family begins to reconnect with Yashna. In this coastal setting, old ties start to re-form as Yashna feels drawn to Viraj and his daughter. The mood shifts from avoidance to tentative reunion.

present day Goa
9

Mahi invites Yashna and old feelings resurface

Mahi secretly invites Yashna to stay connected, and Yashna finds herself naturally drawn to Mahi and Viraj, even falling in love with Viraj again. The renewed closeness deepens the complexity of their relationships and the choices ahead. The family begins to confront their shared past with a new sense of possibility.

present day Goa
10

On Yashna's wedding day, truth unsettles Mahi

On Yashna's wedding day, Mahi learns the truth about her origins from Yashna's mother and is devastated by the revelation. The family grapples with what is real and what has been hidden, challenging their hopes for a fresh start. The moment acts as a crucible for their relationships.

Yashna's wedding day
11

Estranged father reveals Viraj's role in raising Mahi

Yashna's estranged father discloses that Viraj raised Mahi selflessly, underscoring the deep bond that has always connected them. The revelation reshapes Yashna's sense of loyalty and belonging. It renews the belief that they were always meant to be together if they face the truth together.

after truth is learned
12

Yashna forgives the past and faces a crisis with Mahi

Yashna abandons her wedding plans and rushes to the hospital when Mahi suffers a sudden health crisis. Dr. Aravind and his team work to save Mahi's life, while Yashna promises to stay and teach her a song. The moment marks a concrete commitment to the family and their future.

present hospital
13

Grown-up Mahi sings the song her mother taught her

Years later, a healthy, grown Mahi takes the stage to sing the song her mother taught her. The performance symbolizes the family's reunion and the enduring power of love and destiny. The story closes with a hopeful, united future.

years later stage

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