Magadheera

Magadheera

Year: 2009

Runtime: 164 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: S. S. Rajamouli

ActionEpic heroesBollywood emotional dramasSuperheroes in action-packed battles with villainsFantasy adventure heroism and swordplay

Harsha, a daring bike stunt performer from Vishakapatnam, unexpectedly encounters Indu and learns that he is the reincarnation of the ancient warrior Kala Bhairava from his previous life. The narrative then unfolds to reveal how Indu’s destiny is intertwined with Kala Bhairava, linking their present lives to a powerful bond forged centuries earlier.

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Trace every key event in Magadheera (2009) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Mithravindha's plea at the cliff

Near the edge of a cliff in Bhairavakona, Mithravindha Devi pleads with Bhairava to confess his love. He begins to utter his feelings, but the moment is cut short as she slips from the edge and falls toward the depths below.

1609 CE Bhairavakona Cliff, Aravali Mountains
2

Bhairava's doomed attempt to save Mithra

Bhairava dives after Mithra in a desperate bid to reach her, but the span of the fall is too wide and he cannot save her. The moment seals their doomed romance as Mithra expires and Bhairava remains on the cliff, anguished.

1609 CE Bhairavakona Cliff
3

Sher Khan proclaims Bhairava's rebirth

A Muslim general, Sher Khan, retrieves his armour and proclaims that Bhairava will be reborn to reclaim his lost love. The prophecy signals a century-spanning fate that binds the two reincarnations.

1609 CE Battlefield near Bhairavakona
4

Ranadev's duel with Bhairava and exile

In Udaigarh, Ranadev Billa, Vikram Singh's general, challenges Bhairava to a duel for Mithra's hand. Bhairava wins the bout, banishing Ranadev from the court and shattering his plans.

1609 CE Udaigarh
5

Khan's army looms; Bhairava earns respect

With Ranadev defeated, Khan's army advances toward Bhairavakona. Bhairava fights bravely and defeats 100 Khan soldiers, and Khan, impressed by his bravery, begins to rethink his stance toward him.

1609 CE Bhairavakona Temple outskirts
6

Mithra's death; Ranadev's victory and Bhairava's vow

Ranadev forms an alliance with Khan's army and closes in on Bhairavakona. In a fatal strike, Ranadev stabs Mithra; Bhairava decapitates Ranadev, ending Mithra's life. Before dying, Mithra begs Bhairava to confess his love, but the moment is interrupted as she falls from the cliff.

1609 CE Bhairavakona Battlefield
7

Bhairava's final leap

Devastated by Mithra's death, Bhairava is overwhelmed by grief and leaps after her, choosing to embrace the same fate rather than live without her.

1609 CE Bhairavakona
8

Harsha's visions spark present-day quest

In 2009, Harsha, a street-bike racer, experiences strange visions after brushing hands with a woman who will become Indu. He searches for her and is misled by Indu, who pretends ignorance while her friends manipulate him for favors. After he defends her from harassers, Indu begins to develop genuine feelings for him.

2009 CE Hyderabad
9

Pratap Varma's eviction and the estate scheme

Indu's father Pratap Varma is evicted from his Rajasthan estate by Omdev, the late sister’s husband. Raghuveer, Omdev’s son, and Raghuveer murder several lawyers to tighten their claim before traveling to Hyderabad to kill Pratap. Raghuveer's obsession with Indu begins to surface as these schemes unfold.

2009 CE Rajasthan estate and Hyderabad
10

Raghuveer's manipulation and murder of his father

Raghuveer kills his father and uses deception to keep Indu and Pratap trusting him. He makes them believe Omdev died of natural causes while offering them the estate in exchange for loyalty.

2009 CE Hyderabad region / Rajasthan estate
11

Harsha confronts deception; sparks of love

Harsha discovers Indu's deception after their initial bond and pranks her in retaliation, but the friction gives way to budding love. Raghuveer soon learns that Harsha is the reincarnation of the warrior who killed his past-life foe.

2009 CE Hyderabad
12

Cliff rescue, memory awakening, and final duel

Raghuveer arrives by helicopter to force Indu to leave with him, but Mithra's painting awakens Indu's past-life memories. Harsha confronts Raghuveer as Indu reaffirms her love for him. Solomon destroys the helicopter with his car, Raghuveer loses his right hand, Raghuveer falls to his death, and Harsha and Indu finally reunite.

2009 CE Bhairavakona temple and cliff; helicopter airfield

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