Indra

Indra

Year: 2002

Runtime: 179 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: B. Gopal

DramaAction

Driven by a sense of duty to his community, he sets out to end the bitter feud between two families locked in a water dispute that threatens the district. To broker a lasting truce, he offers to marry a young woman from the rival clan, hoping the union will bring peace and secure the vital resource for everyone.

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Timeline – Indra (2002)

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1

Peace brokered by an arranged marriage

To end the blood feud, a police inspector arranges the marriage between Bharathasimha Reddy's brother Vijayasimha and Siva Reddy's sister. The peace plan collapses when Siva Reddy's sister poisons Vijayasimha on their wedding night, killing him. Siva Reddy and his men retaliate by killing Bharathasimha Reddy, and Siva Reddy is arrested and sentenced to fourteen years in prison.

Pre-2002 Rayalaseema village
2

Indra ascends as clan leader

With the male leaders dead, Indrasena 'Indra' Reddy steps up to lead the clan. He claims the throne in a ceremonial moment, taking a sword and sitting on it as the crowd celebrates his ascent.

Pre-2002 Rayalaseema village
3

Indra lives incognito as Shankar Narayana

In 2002, Indra lives in Varanasi under the alias Shankar Narayana, working as a taxi driver. He is known for his truthfulness and his quiet, service-minded nature.

2002 Varanasi
4

Pallavi falls for Shankar and moves in

During a college singing competition, Pallavi falls for Shankar Narayana and moves into his house after posing as an orphan. Their bond draws Indra into a web of affection and responsibility while concealing his true past.

2002 Varanasi
5

Kesava Reddy discovers Shankar's identity and proposes Pallavi

Chenna Kesava Reddy recognizes Shankar’s true identity as Indrasena Reddy and suggests he marry Pallavi to seal the alliance. Shankar refuses, citing his obligations toward his adopted niece Nandini.

2002 Varanasi
6

Giri's love and the family revelation

Giri, Shankar's right-hand man, confesses love for Nandini and Shankar agrees to their wedding. Snehalatha Reddy reveals that Giri is Veera Manohar Reddy, Veera Shankar Reddy's son, and addresses Shankar as Indrasena Reddy, shocking the family. Valmiki narrates Indra's past to clear the air.

2002 Shankar's home
7

Indra's past scars and Siva Reddy's conflict

Indra, revered for his welfare work, tries to keep peace after Siva Reddy's release. Siva Reddy incites violence, and Indra kills him in defense of his people. Snehalatha falls for Indra, while Veera Shankar Reddy plots revenge.

Past Rayalaseema
8

Indra saves a life, but tragedy follows

Indra saves Veera Shankar Reddy's younger son from an accident, earning a measure of forgiveness. However, Veera Shankar Reddy kills his own son to preserve his pride.

Past Rayalaseema
9

Tulasi grave ritual and warning

Indra confronts Veera Shankar Reddy, allowing the mourning mother to bury her son and planting a Tulasi sapling over his grave to symbolize the boy's soul. He warns Veera Shankar Reddy to protect the plant or face his wrath.

Past Village graveyard
10

Drought, reservoir plan, and land bargain

A village drought leads Indra to negotiate for a reservoir that would bring water to the village, requiring land from Siva Reddy's family. Veera Shankar Reddy demands Indra give up his entire property in return, and Indra agrees; Snehalatha offers to marry Indra as her share of the land, and he accepts.

Drought period Rayalaseema village
11

Wedding day massacre and retaliation

On the wedding day, Veera Shankar Reddy kills Indra's sisters and their husbands, leaving Nandini and Pradeep orphaned. Enraged, Indra kills Veera Shankar Reddy's three brothers and wounds him.

Wedding day Village
12

Exile to Varanasi

Misled by her family, Snehalatha believes Indra caused the violence and breaks off the engagement. Indra leaves the village for Varanasi to raise his niece and nephew.

Post-wedding Village; Varanasi
13

Return, confrontation, and resolve

In the present, Nandini's pregnancy brings Indra back to the village, where he is greeted as a hero. He confronts Veera Shankar Reddy and insists that Manohar Reddy marry Nandini. Snehalatha learns the truth and tries to help, but is attacked; Indra saves her and vows to end the cycle of revenge without killing Veera. Manohar Reddy marries Nandini, while Indra rejects marriage proposals from Snehalatha and Pallavi, earning broad support from the villagers.

Present day Rayalaseema village

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 15:17

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