Lankeshwarudu

Lankeshwarudu

Year: 1989

Runtime: 140 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Dasari Narayana Rao

DramaAction

Shankar decides to leave behind his life as a gangster and lead a normal life. However, when his brother-in-law’s life is at stake, he decides to rethink his decision.

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1

Shankar steals bread to feed his sister

Shankar and his sister Revathi are orphans struggling to survive. He steals bread from a nearby tea stall to feed her, risking trouble for a moment of relief. When he sees another hungry boy, he shares a piece of bread, showing his compassionate side despite poverty.

early life village tea stall
2

Shankar becomes guardian of orphans

Shankar takes up the responsibility for Revathi and the other orphans, doing whatever he can to earn bread. He slowly drifts from a petty thief into the leadership role of a small-time gang as he fights to provide for them. His choices begin blurring the line between survival and crime.

youth village slums
3

He helps a village and earns its gratitude

During this period, he helps a nearby village and earns its gratitude; the locals begin to treat him like a god for his efforts. His acts of protection and generosity win him respect beyond his criminal image. This goodwill foreshadows his later influence and power.

early career nearby village
4

Dada's men clash with Shankar; Dada offers work

Shankar bashes up Dada's men, drawing Dada's attention and respect. Impressed, Dada offers him work and hints at a larger opportunity.

mid-film Dada's territory
5

Shankar accepts partnership with Dada

Shankar initially rejects working for Dada, but when Dada proposes a partnership, he agrees. He becomes part of Dada's crime syndicate and starts climbing into a leadership role.

early partnership Dada's base
6

Shankar the dancer; Radha's admiration

Beyond crime, Shankar is a gifted dancer who also teaches dancing. Radha, a devoted admirer, falls in love with him and the two perform several musical duets. Their relationship adds a romantic thread to his public image.

during crime years village stage
7

Kalyan and Revathi's romance; Shankar helps him become a cop

Kalyan Chakravarthy falls in love with Revathi, and the couple's wedding is planned with Shankar's support. Through Shankar's influence, Kalyan is appointed as a police officer, deepening the ties between the families.

pre-crime town
8

Kalyan seeks Shankar's help to eliminate Dada's group

Kalyan learns of Dada's criminal connections and asks Shankar to help eliminate Dada's group, unaware that Shankar is already a partner in the same syndicate. This request places Shankar in a dangerous loyalty bind. The city underworld buzzes with whispered plans and shifting loyalties.

lead-up to conflict underworld network
9

Shankar contemplates leaving Dada; Dada's counteroffer

Shankar decides to quit Dada's company and conveys the plan to Dada, but Dada warns that he is not responsible if his brother-in-law dies. Despite the threat, Dada soon promotes Shankar, making him head of the syndicate.

late stage Dada's base
10

Rexon and Michael plot a coup

Rexon and Michael, unhappy with Shankar's ascent, recruit another gang to eliminate Shankar and Dada. The underworld plot heats up as rival factions prepare for a final clash.

rising tension city underworld
11

The confrontation: Shankar's past comes to light

Kalyan and Revathi confront Shankar about his criminal life and demand answers. Shankar explains the circumstances that led him into crime, but the couple remains wary and chooses to walk away.

confrontation family home
12

The attack on Dada's gang and village; Shankar retaliates

Michael, Rexon and their gang attack Dada's group and kill Dada along with the villagers whom Shankar had helped. Enraged, Shankar battles the attackers and eliminates the rival goons.

climax Dada's base and village outskirts
13

Shankar surrenders to his brother-in-law

After exacting his vengeance, Shankar surrenders himself to his brother-in-law, marking the end of his criminal arc. The film closes on his decision to face consequences rather than continue the cycle of crime.

ending police station

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