Maharadhi

Maharadhi

Year: 2007

Runtime: 139 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: P. Vasu

Krishna (Balakrishna) teaches dance at Chamundeshwari’s (Jayaprada) college and, under the name Bala, works as a music teacher at the school run by her divorced husband. He falls for their daughter Kalyani (Meera Jasmine). When urged to marry her, he reveals his hidden past.

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Trace every key event in Maharadhi (2007) 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

Bala teaches music at Naresh Chowdary's college

Bala works as a music teacher at Naresh Chowdary's college, establishing the everyday rhythm of his life. The look of calm competence hints at a double life that will soon collide with another man who looks identical. This setup introduces the central doppelgänger premise that threads through the film.

Naresh Chowdary's college
2

Krishna, Bala's look-alike, becomes a dance master at Chamundeswari's college

Krishna works as a dance master in Chamundeswari's college and mirrors Bala in appearance. His presence quickly becomes a source of fascination and tension for the students and staff alike. The look-alike dynamic sets the stage for the love and identity swaps to come.

Chamundeswari's college
3

Kalyani falls for Krishna with Bala's guidance

Kalyani gradually falls in love with Krishna, guided by Bala's influence. Krishna woos her and she reciprocates, even as her father Naresh remains wary. The budding romance threatens the social boundaries between the two families.

Chamundeswari's college
4

Naresh rejects the relationship; Kalyani pleads for acceptance

Naresh Chowdary rejects Krishna's suit for his daughter. In despair, Kalyani locks herself in a room and pleads with her father to accept her love. The emotional standoff creates a crisis that drives the families toward a possible reconciliation.

Kalyani's room
5

Bala persuades Naresh to meet Krishna

Bala intervenes to push a meeting between Naresh and Krishna, urging them to talk things through. The meeting lays bare the confusion around identities and loyalties. It becomes a turning point that reveals deeper connections behind the surface appearances.

Naresh Chowdary's house
6

Naresh discovers Krishna is Bala and Chamundeswari is his wife

Naresh learns that Krishna is Bala, his music teacher, and shocks further to discover that Chamundeswari is his wife who had been separated from him long ago when Kalyani was a child. This revelation reframes the conflict by tying the lovers to the same families. The sense of history and intertwined fates intensifies the stakes.

Naresh Chowdary's house
7

Chamundeswari agrees to arrange Krishna's marriage to Kalyani

Left with no choice, Naresh asks Chamundeswari to persuade Krishna to marry Kalyani. Chamundeswari agrees, and Naresh and Chamundeswari meet Krishna to discuss the arrangement. The proposal to unite the families through a marriage intensifies the emotional churn of the plot.

Chamundeswari's home
8

Krishna reveals he is Balayya

When Chamundeswari asks Krishna to marry Kalyani, he rejects and begins acting as Bala. He finally confesses that he is Balayya, not Krishna or Bala. The twist shifts the entire narrative into Balayya's backstory and motives.

Naresh Chowdary's house
9

Balayya's life in Visakhapatnam with Saralamma; Bhairavi arrives

Balayya is an uneducated simple guy who lives with his mother Saralamma in Visakhapatnam. A dance researcher named Bhairavi arrives to study him and gradually falls in love, changing his lifestyle. The romance opens a new arc that connects Balayya's life to the others' destinies.

Past Visakhapatnam
10

Bhairavi learns Chamundeswari is her mother

As the relationship deepens, Bhairavi reveals that Chamundeswari is her mother, complicating loyalties and alliances. Chamundeswari initially tries to keep Bhairavi away from Balayya, fearing the impact of their union. The family ties deepen the conflict and heighten emotional stakes.

Past Visakhapatnam
11

Chamundeswari opposes Balayya and Bhairavi's marriage; Saralamma insulted

Chamundeswari tries to stop the couple from marrying, and she humiliates Saralamma at the marriage function hall. Saralamma goes missing after the humiliation, triggering a frantic search. The negative actions drive the tragedy that follows.

Past Marriage function hall
12

Saralamma is found dead in hospital

Balayya and Bhairavi search for Saralamma and eventually learn that she has died in a hospital. Bhairavi suspects Chamundeswari of causing the death and confronts her. Chamundeswari denies responsibility, adding moral weight to the conflict.

Past Hospital
13

Bhairavi kills herself in remorse

Overwhelmed with remorse, Bhairavi learns Chamundeswari's role in the tragedy and takes her own life as punishment. Balayya is devastated by the loss and becomes determined to confront Chamundeswari. The tragedy crystallizes his resolve to seek justice.

Past
14

Balayya wants to teach Chamundeswari a lesson

Balayya roams the streets in a distressed state and decides to teach Chamundeswari a lesson for her arrogance. His actions set the stage for a final reckoning between the families. The quest for balance and retribution threads toward the film's climax.

Past Visakhapatnam
15

Resolution: Forgiveness and union; Balayya accepts Kalyani's love

Chamundeswari apologizes for her acts, and Balayya forgives her, reuniting Naresh Chowdary and Chamundeswari. Balayya then goes to Kalyani and accepts her love, bringing the story toward a hopeful resolution. The film ends with reconciled families and a renewed sense of belonging.

Naresh Chowdary's house

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 15:04

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