Majili

Majili

Year: 2019

Runtime: 154 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Shiva Nirvana

Echo Score: 71
RomanceDrama

Poorna is a man haunted by a lost love and a failed dream of becoming a cricketer. Years later, he finds himself struggling to move on from the past, unable to fully appreciate the good things in his life. His emotional turmoil creates distance between him and those around him, leading to a difficult journey of self-discovery and the potential for reconciliation.

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1

Poorna's cricket dream in Vizag

Poorna lives in Vizag with his father Rama Chandara and harbors a burning dream of playing for the Indian cricket team. He hopes to break into a local railway team, but funds and opportunities are scarce, forcing him to hustle for money. This early struggle sets the tone for his ambitions and the obstacles he must overcome.

Early days in Vizag Vizag
2

Anshu enters Poorna's life and they fall in love

Poorna meets Anshu and a bond forms despite misunderstandings and differences. They share dreams of cricket and a future together, which makes their romance seem possible. Their happiness, however, is fragile and faces external opposition.

Early romance Vizag
3

Separation and broken promises

Anshu's parents oppose the relationship, driving a wedge between them. The lovers part ways, and Anshu promises to return, a promise that remains unfulfilled. Poorna is left heartbroken and more uncertain about his future.

Post-separation period Vizag
4

Poorna descends into depression

With Anshu gone, Poorna sinks into depression and turns to alcohol to dull the pain. He withdraws from cricket and loses focus on his ambitions. The dream of a future in cricket begins to fade.

After separation Vizag
5

Sravani's unrequited love

Sravani, Poorna's neighbor, has loved him for years but steps back when she learns he loves Anshu. Her feelings are set aside as she watches his heartbreak. The unspoken tension between them quietly lingers.

Before marriage Vizag
6

Marriage to Sravani under family pressure

Under pressure from his father, Poorna marries Sravani, attempting to settle family expectations. He remains emotionally distant, not fully embracing the marital life. Sravani contributes by working and supporting the household while Poorna clings to memories of Anshu.

Several years after the romance Vizag
7

Life with Sravani and reliance on her salary

Poorna hardly works and relies on Sravani's salary to fund his drinking and to keep the past alive. He drifts away from his cricket training and the career he once desired. The household tensions grow as the past with Anshu weighs on him.

Mid-marriage period Vizag
8

Trip to Dehradun and meeting Meera

Poorna goes to Dehradun to help select youth cricket players and there he meets Meera, Anshu's daughter. He learns from Anshu's father Rajeev that Anshu and her husband Kunal died in an accident. Rajeev asks Poorna to bring Meera back to Vizag for cricket training.

During Dehradun trip Dehradun
9

Meera's condition leads to adoption plan

Meera trains with Poorna and reveals the truth about her mother and Poorna. She insists on playing only if she can represent the Railway team, which requires a parent employed by the Railways. To make that possible, Poorna and Sravani decide to adopt her.

After Meera's arrival and training Vizag
10

Adoption and pretend marriage

Poorna and Sravani agree to adopt Meera and present themselves as a husband-and-wife couple to support her cricket ambitions. They navigate their new arrangement, balancing genuine affection with the need to maintain the facade. Meera's dream hinges on this unconventional family setup.

Adoption arrangement period Vizag
11

Poorna realizes Sravani's love

As Meera settles in, Poorna recognizes Sravani's genuine love for him and contemplates leaving his past behind for a fresh start. He weighs a future with her against the pull of memories with Anshu. The possibility of happiness begins to feel within reach.

Between Meera's adoption and new start Vizag
12

Sravani's transfer to Bhubaneswar

Sravani decides to transfer to Bhubaneswar for a new beginning, and she leaves Vizag behind. Poorna's plans to move forward collide with the sudden absence of Sravani. The couple's fragile bond is tested by this separation.

Transfer to Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar
13

Farewell at the railway station

Poorna accompanies Sravani to the station, intending to confess his love. She remains distant and ultimately decides to stay, leaving him with a clarified emotional moment. The scene culminates in a mutual, bittersweet realization that their paths may be together, but not yet.

At departure moment Vizag railway station
14

Embrace and new journey in love

They embrace, signaling a new chapter in Poorna's life and love. The journey ends on a hopeful note as Poorna moves forward with Sravani and Meera by his side.

Ending scene Vizag

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