Leader

A bomb attack strikes the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Sanjeevayya, leaving him mortally wounded. In his dying breath he expresses his wish for his son Arjun to succeed as the next CM. The moment sets the political stage for a risky transition.

Arjun reads Sanjeevayya's diary after his death and learns that the People’s Party is riddled with corrupt politicians supported by Mahadevayya, Sanjeevayya's brother. He discovers that his father initially sought reform but eventually succumbed to the system. The revelation compels him to consider reform from within.

Arjun resolves to run for the party nomination and reform it from within. He recruits political insider Ali and journalist Ratna Prabha to gather information about the party and its rivals. The trio begins mapping a path to challenge the corruption from inside.

Arjun covertly leverages discontent with Dhanunjay to win the party nomination, with Mahadevayya's blessing. The maneuver positions him as a reformist candidate. The nomination victory marks the start of his difficult balance between reform and power.

Mahadevayya convinces Arjun to make Dhanunjay the Home Minister as a pacification move. Arjun agrees under pressure, hoping to stabilize the faction-ridden party. The arrangement creates a volatile balance that will test his integrity.

Dhanunjay orchestrates an assassination attempt on Arjun, which fails to kill him. Facing the failed attack, Dhanunjay resigns from his post. The incident destabilizes the government and sets the stage for a tense political showdown.

Upon being sworn in, Arjun announces an aggressive anti-corruption platform. His own MLAs resist the reforms, threatening to derail his government. The internal opposition tests his leadership and resolve.

Dhanunjay teams up with other resentful politicians to plan a coup against Arjun. Arjun anticipates the mutiny and begins seeking outside support to shore up his position. The atmosphere becomes fragile as talks of a takeover loom.

To secure loyalty, Arjun turns to the Alliance Party and begins courting Archana, Munuswami's daughter. He wins Archana's and the Alliance Party's attention with calculated moves. This outreach marks a turn toward a broader coalition to survive the crisis.

Munuswami imposes a condition: he will back Arjun only if he saves an influential Alliance MLA's son accused of raping and murdering a tribal girl. Arjun navigates this ethical trap while trying to preserve his reformist aims. The compromise tests his principles and political instinct.

A terrorist attack triggers a wave of criticism against the government. Arjun relents to Munuswami's demand and takes steps to save the alliance and his government. The decision secures stability but at the cost of public trust.

Rajeswari dies in her sleep after the political turmoil. Her death underscores Arjun's sense of guilt for betraying justice. Her loss becomes a personal turning point for the chief minister.

Archana abandons Arjun after Dhanunjay informs her of his manipulation. Her departure makes Arjun confront the hollowness of his choices. He realizes he cannot govern honorably while surrounded by corrupt forces.

He unofficially orders his security chief to kill the MLA's son and authorizes raids to expose corrupt elites. He then resigns as CM to seek reelection as an independent. This bold shift allows him to pursue reform on a new, cleaner mandate.

With Ali, Ratna Prabha, and Archana's support, Arjun wins the bye-election after a vigorous campaign. He commits to continuing anti-corruption reforms and real change. The victory signals a fresh start for his reformist agenda.