Year: 2009
Runtime: 145 mins
Language: Telugu
Director: Mahadev
Aditya (Nandamuri Balakrishna) is a solitary, depressed expatriate in Malaysia. Indu (Priyamani), a billionaire’s daughter studying in Malaysia, follows her astrologer’s match and sees Aditya as her ideal partner. After several attempts, he accepts her proposal and they marry. The film then uncovers why Aditya is depressed and why Indu pursued him, revealing the real motive for their marriage.
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Indu, Priyamani, is the beloved daughter of industrialist Sai Krishna, studying abroad and dreaming of a prestigious, flawless match. When Muni Swamy pushes to marry Indu off to his famed son, a violent clash erupts, and Sai Krishna maneuvers toward a prosperous alliance through advocate Vishwanath. Amid this turmoil, a disastrous accident nearly claims Sai Krishna’s life, but he survives. A year passes, and Indu returns to India secretly to meet a powerful astrologer in Kumbakonam who diagnoses a horoscope defect that can only be corrected if she marries a remarkably brave man—someone she can identify by courage and strength.
Back in Malaysia, Aditya, Nandamuri Balakrishna, is portrayed as valiant yet emotionally scarred, living with the sense that life’s vigor is fading. Indu feels an undeniable pull toward him, and she quietly shadows him, believing destiny has brought them together. She also befriends his physically challenged friend Madhu, who runs a welfare organization for the needy. Indu makes a bold move and proposes to Aditya; he initially refuses, but after witnessing her steadfast devotion, he agrees and the two seem destined to wed. Yet a twist looms: the horoscope warns that the husband’s death is imminent within a month, prompting Indu to devise a drastic plan to escape the doom. Unbeknownst to her, she becomes entangled with Madhu, an impostor who is entangled in a web of wealth and deceit.
Indu and Madhu slip back to India, but Aditya surprises them by joining the journey, fully aware of the ruse and determined to protect Indu while unmasking Madhu. Upon their return, Sai Krishna reacts with anger, and a new tension rises as the truth threatens to fracture the family. Lawyer Vishwanath and the loyal friend Keshava—who remains a steadfast ally—drive the unraveling of the plot. It’s revealed that Madhu is connected to a deeper scheme with Keshava, who is revealed to be the mastermind behind the conspiracy, using Madhu’s facade to push Sai Krishna’s workers into disruption. A brutal confrontation ensues: Madhu stabs Keshava, escalating the danger, and Aditya steps in to shield Indu, sustaining severe injuries in the process. Indu is heartbroken, and Aditya’s fate hangs in the balance.
As the dust settles, Vishwanath discloses a truth that rekindles hope: Aditya is the man Sai Krishna had hoped to call his son-in-law. The family celebration for Aditya’s grandfather, Raghavendra Bapineedu, an eminent regional figure, marks a turning point; on his 80th birthday, the extended family gathers, but disaster strikes as a violent blast disrupts the celebrations. Aditya survives with the help of a bracelet his grandfather gave him, a talisman that seems to grant him purpose and resilience. The tragedy shakes Sai Krishna, yet Indu’s unwavering love becomes the force that spurs Aditya back from the brink of despair.
Meanwhile, the timeline bends as Vishwanath notes that a year has passed since tragedy struck, and Aditya quietly returns to their village to honor those lost, performing rituals for his family. Indu’s steadfast devotion fuels his resolve, and when he reappears, the couple faces the final challenges together. Madhu’s deception is fully uncovered, and the true threats to their lives are confronted. In a climactic sequence, Aditya rises to the occasion, defeats the conspirators, and protects Indu from harm. The story culminates in a heartfelt reunion: Aditya and Indu unite once more, their bond strengthened by adversity, and the film closes on a hopeful, triumphant note for their future together.
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