Hitler

Hitler

Year: 1997

Runtime: 153 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Muthyala Subbaiah

Drama

Jailer Sidhant Kumar is nicknamed Hitler at work for being the toughest supervisor, but at home, his wife rules the roost.

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1

Madhava's protective rage earns him the nickname Hitler

Madhava Rao is a fiercely protective brother who dotes on his five sisters. He punishes anyone who mistreats them, earning the nickname Hitler from the town's youth. His temper sets the tone for a family that values honor above all else.

Early in the story Town and family home
2

Balu hides at the house; misunderstanding erupts

In the search for Sarada's match, Balu is found hiding at the house, triggering Madhava's wrath. Misinterpretations escalate as Madhava believes Balu is meddling with the sisters' lives. The trust between families begins to fracture.

During matchmaking Madhava's house
3

Marital plans canceled; family ties severed

Madhava cancels all marriage arrangements with Balu and Bujji after the misunderstanding. Aadi Seshu's derogatory remarks about the sisters fuel the rift. The family cuts ties, with resentment simmering beneath the surface.

Immediately after confrontation Madhava's home
4

Aadi Seshu aligns with the Rudraraju brothers

Fearing Madhava's wrath, Aadi Seshu aligns with the long-time enemies, the Rudraraju brothers. They plot to ruin Sarada's life by having her professor Mohana Rao molest her. The alliance deepens the feud and sets the stage for more tragedy.

Following the rift Aadi Seshu's circle; town
5

Madhava's strained relationship with his father

Madhava blames his father for his mother's death due to a remarriage orchestrated by Aadi Seshu. The father-child tension adds emotional weight to the family's conflicts. The estrangement colors Madhava's actions in the days ahead.

Background before main events Family home
6

Plot to molest Sarada is set in motion

The Rudraraju brothers scheme to corrupt Sarada by arranging for her to be molested by her professor Mohana Rao. Sarada insists on marrying the professor to preserve her dignity, a decision that complicates Madhava's stance. The danger looming over the sisters hardens Madhava's protective resolve.

During the conflict Town and college environment
7

Sarada's determination; Madhava reluctantly agrees

Sarada pledges to marry Mohana Rao to safeguard her honor, and Madhava reluctantly accepts the arrangement. He does so out of concern for her dignity, even as he suspects there is more to the story. The family's choices tighten the knot around everyone.

During planning phase Sarada's setting, home and college
8

Ammu elopes and marries Balu

Ammu cannot bear the strain and leaves home to marry Balu. This act widens the rift with Madhava, who already questions his role in protecting his sisters. The couple's move marks a new chapter away from the main household.

After Sarada's decision Ammu's home; wedding
9

Aadi Seshu blocks Balu and Ammu; they move next door

Aadi Seshu continues to obstruct Balu and Ammu's attempts to return to the family, forcing them to relocate next door to Madhava. The new proximity intensifies the mutual tensions but also creates moments of potential reconciliation. The family dynamics become a chessboard of loyalties.

Post-marriage Next door to Madhava's home
10

False accusations against Madhava's sisters and father's intervention

Rudraraju brothers exploit the chaos by accusing Madhava's sisters of prostitution. Madhava's father intervenes to protect them, but the truth turns against him and he is framed. The family fractures further as a violent confrontation looms.

Midpoint Home and aftermath
11

Madhava's father is killed; reconciliation before death

In the pivotal clash with the Rudraraju brothers, Madhava's father is killed, but not before he reconciles with his son. The tragedy hardens Madhava and deepens his sense of responsibility. The killers' identities are kept hidden by the father to shield Madhava from becoming a murderer.

Climax At home, later hospital
12

Truth revealed; final confrontation; final resolve Aadi confesses innocence

Madhava uncovers the Rudraraju brothers' involvement and confronts them in a brutal final clash. Aadi Seshu, gravely injured, confesses Madhava's innocence to the family, clearing his name. After defeating the villains, Madhava contemplates distance from his family to shoulder his burdens, but a final moment when he sees a man teasing his sisters prompts him to rush back and protect them, reaffirming that he will never abandon his family.

Final act and ending Battle scene and home

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