Janatha Garage

Janatha Garage

Year: 2016

Runtime: 165 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Koratala Siva

ActionDrama

An environmental activist living in Mumbai, Anand, participates in an exchange program that takes him to Hyderabad. There, a chance meeting with Satyam leads him to take over the Janatha Garage. The story follows Anand’s experiences and the impact he has on the garage and the people involved.

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1

Sathyam's life in Visakhapatnam and the Janatha Garage dream

Sathyam is a kind-hearted mechanic living a humble life with his family in Visakhapatnam. His brother Shiva nudges him to expand, and he eventually opens a large auto repair shop named Janatha Garage in Hyderabad. The garage quickly becomes a beacon for the underprivileged seeking justice.

Early in the story Visakhapatnam
2

Road tragedy and vigilante justice

A brutal road accident shatters the family circle and a poor man loses his college-going daughter. The investigation uncovers that she was sexually assaulted and killed by goons with powerful connections, yet there is no solid evidence to convict them. With no legal remedy in sight, Sathyam and his allies decide to take matters into their own hands, staging the incident as an accident to fight back against corruption.

Early aftermath Hyderabad
3

Chandrashekar's warning and the movement grows

ASP Chandrashekar tries to warn Sathyam and his allies to stay out of trouble. Defying the warning, the Janatha Garage movement takes root and begins drawing in the city’s marginalized who yearn for accountability. The struggle shapes a growing legend of justice in a dangerous landscape.

Early phase after the initial confrontations Hyderabad
4

Mukesh the powerful obstacle

A formidable obstacle named Mukesh emerges, warning Sathyam to stay out of his business. His wealth and influence signal that the fight against corruption will be met with ruthless resistance. The conflict sets the stage for tragic retaliation later in the story.

Before the main tragedy Hyderabad
5

Shiva and his wife's murder; Anand entrusted to Suresh

Mukesh's men ambush and kill Shiva and his wife, delivering a crushing blow to Sathyam's family. Chandrashekar urges Sathyam to back away for Anand's safety, and Suresh is entrusted with Anand's care to shield him from Janatha Garage’s dangerous world. The event transforms the family’s mission into a personal mission of protection and vengeance.

After the murders Hyderabad
6

Anand grows up under Suresh's care, shaped by his father's stubborn ethics

Anand grows up under the shadow and example of his late father’s stubborn ethics, guided by Suresh’s household. He carries forward the spirit of justice in his own way, while remaining shielded from the direct danger of Janatha Garage. The upbringing plants the seeds for his later activism and choices.

Years later Hyderabad
7

Anand in Mumbai: environmental student and activist; bond with Bujji

The story jumps to Mumbai, where Anand becomes an environmental student and a passionate activist. He forms a bond with Bujji, the daughter of Suresh, and their budding romance pleases some family members while creating tension with others. This chapter expands the reach of Janatha Garage’s ideals beyond the city’s borders.

During university years Mumbai
8

MLA clash and the Hyderabad exchange plan

Anand’s idealism puts him at odds with a powerful local MLA, triggering a conflict that echoes back home. To shield him from retaliation, Suresh sends Anand to Hyderabad on a university exchange, marking a temporary return to the fold of Janatha Garage. The move tightens family bonds and raises the stakes of their fight for justice.

During the activist period Mumbai and Hyderabad
9

Mukesh's attack; Sathyam survives; Raghava marries Riya

Back in Hyderabad, Mukesh plots another strike and Sathyam narrowly survives an attempted accident aimed to topple him. Raghava, Anand's cousin, marries Riya—the daughter of Mukesh—hoping to gain power, further complicating the family’s dynamics. The tension tests every member of Janatha Garage.

Post-exchange Hyderabad
10

Raghava’s alliance with Mukesh and Anand reconnects with his roots

Raghava’s alliance with Mukesh destabilizes Janatha Garage, pushing Anand to reconnect with his own roots and reaffirm the fight for justice within the family. The internal rift internalizes the danger and clarifies who the real enemies are. The family’s resolve grows as loyalty is tested.

Mid-confrontation Hyderabad
11

Bomb blasts reveal a deeper conspiracy

A spate of bomb blasts rocks Hyderabad, testing loyalties and resolve across the city. Bose loses his fiancée and is later found dead; Chandrashekar remains convinced the truth lies with Janatha Garage. Anand starts tracing the goons responsible, uncovering the chilling connection to Raghava and Mukesh.

During the bombing sequence Hyderabad
12

Climax: Mukesh and Raghava defeated; Diwali and new responsibilities

The Janatha Garage locates Mukesh and Raghava’s hideout, leading to a brutal struggle. Anand eliminates Mukesh, and Sathyam kills Raghava, affirming justice over blood ties. The family celebrates Diwali with renewed hope, and Anand is called to help someone in need, with Anu urging him to answer the plea.

Final showdown and aftermath Hyderabad

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