Madam

Madam

Year: 1994

Runtime: 146 mins

Language: English

Director: Singeetam Srinivasa Rao

Prasad, a voice‑over artist, assists his wealthy friend Bobby in courting a woman, but ends up proposing himself. To honor Bobby’s dying grandmother, he cross‑dresses as a woman to visit her, unintentionally creating a popular social‑justice activist persona. Caught between his own identity, the suitor role, and his female alter ego, Prasad scrambles to keep the charade hidden while inadvertently becoming the unlikely hero for those around him.

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1

Love triangle and alliance setup

The film opens with Prasad, a voice-over artist, recounting a love triangle. Bobby, a wealthy tycoon, loves Kalpana but sees her heart drawn toward Prasad. To secure an alliance, they approach Kalpana's strict brother, Major Chandrakanth, and arrange the marriage.

2

Sarada Devi's last wish

Bobby rushes to inform his grandmother Sarada Devi, who raised him and longs to see the bride before she dies. She lies on her deathbed and wants to meet the bride as her final wish. Prasad learns of this from Bobby and feels the urgency to arrange the meeting.

3

Prasad approaches Kalpana; avoids Chandrakanth

Prasad realizes the urgency of Sarada Devi's wish and moves toward Kalpana. He quickly retreats to avoid angering Major Chandrakanth, attempting to soothe the looming obstacle.

4

Disguise as Sarojini; Sarada Devi recovers

Frustrated by failed schemes, Prasad disguises himself as Sarojini, a woman, to approach Sarada Devi. To his surprise, Sarada Devi recovers enough to see through the ruse, and Prasad finds himself tangled in the deception.

5

Sarada Devi's college and Sarojini's appointment

Sarada Devi dedicates her life to women's empowerment by founding a college for women. She appoints Sarojini as a lecturer, who accompanies Soundarya as a lodger.

6

Prasad woos Soundarya with Mr. Moneybag

Prasad, having a past connection with Soundarya, maintains two identities and woos her by posing as Mr. Moneybag. He uses his charm while concealing his other disguises.

7

Mandakini disguise; Rayudu obsession and photo heist

While hiding from Kalpana, Prasad re-disguises as Mandakini, a modern girl. Rayudu, an age-bound bachelor and photographer, becomes infatuated and follows him. Rayudu even steals Prasad's real attire photo, forcing him to adopt a third outfit.

8

Soundarya helps Prasad amid dowry clash

Soundarya intervenes when her vagabond brother-in-law forces out her sister over a dowry dispute. She supports Prasad's plans and opposes the abuse, nudging him toward reform.

9

Prasad becomes Madam, a reformer

Inspired by Soundarya's example, Prasad sheds his playful disguises and transforms into a social reformer nicknamed Madam. He uses the Madam persona to confront abuse and champion women's rights.

10

Rayudu's blackmail and donations

Rayudu's aide exploits Prasad's secrets to blackmail him and extort donations in Madam's name. Prasad redirects the funds to the right causes, balancing his image with real intent.

11

Engagements, confusion, and a security scare

Prasad's tangled engagements with Soundarya, Kalpana, Sarojini, and the Madam persona trigger a security alert and a comedy of errors. He even schemes to eliminate the Madam character with Bobby to clear the trouble.

12

Soundarya informs Sarada Devi; truth revealed

Soundarya overhears or misconstrues a situation and informs Sarada Devi when Prasad reappears as Madam and reveals the truth. Sarada Devi chooses to keep the truth secret to protect Sarojini's legacy and her goals.

13

Ending and tribute to Madam

The film ends on a comic note, with the public tribute to Madam as Sarojini's death is declared. The crowd applauds the reformer's legacy while the truth about Sarojini remains sealed.

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