Naandhi

Naandhi

Year: 2021

Runtime: 122 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Vijay Kanakamedala

Echo Score: 84
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Surya, an IT professional, finds his life upended when he becomes a suspect in a high-profile murder investigation. While awaiting trial, he must fight to prove his innocence in court and endure the harsh realities of abuse within the custody system. Fresh out of law school, advocate Aadhya takes on his case, and together they confront numerous challenges and navigate a complex legal battle. The film explores their struggle and the obstacles they face in seeking justice.

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1

Surya's life and engagement

Surya Prakash is an honest software engineer who lives with his parents and wants to fulfill their sacrifices. He becomes engaged to Meenakshi, tying his personal dream to family duty. The engagement sets up the stakes for the battles ahead.

Home
2

Rajagopal murder and arrest

Tensions rise after the murder of an honest lawyer, Rajagopal, and the police come under pressure to make an arrest. CI Kishore fabricates evidence and uses a loan document as a pretext to arrest Surya. The frame is set to derail Surya's life before the truth can come out.

Police Station
3

Torture in prison

Surya is held as an undertrial and subjected to torture in an attempt to force a confession. The case drags on as supporters fade away under pressure. The injustice weighs heavily on Surya, testing his resolve.

Early in the case Prison
4

Funeral ground confession and assault

At the funeral ground, Kishore boasts that he forced Surya's parents to commit suicide to coerce Surya. Surya, enraged, beats Kishore and is subsequently charged with a new crime. The emotional blow deepens the tragedy and hardens the fight for justice.

Shortly after suicides Funeral ground
5

Meenakshi leaves; four-year gap

Meenakshi ends her relationship with Surya as his case remains unresolved. Four years pass, leaving Surya a broken man with his future in limbo. The long separation shifts the balance of his life.

Four years later Home/Prison
6

Radha Prakash appears

Surya meets Radha Prakash, a controversial YouTuber, and recounts his past. Radha's platform begins to draw public attention to the case. Her involvement plants a renewed sense of hope for his innocence.

Four years later Prison/Court
7

Aadhya secures bail; goon attack

Advocate Aadhya comes forward and succeeds in bailing Surya out of custody. Kishore's plot continues, and Surya is attacked by goons in prison as part of the conspiracy. The incident underscores the ongoing danger around his freedom.

Soon after bail Court/Prison
8

Video goes viral; rights intervention

Radha Prakash is revealed to be Aadhya's brother, and he records the mistreatment of Surya by goons. The video is uploaded online, drawing a response from a human rights office and boosting public scrutiny. Surya remains in custody as the case regains momentum.

After beating Prison/Online
9

Fast Track Court takes up case

Aadhya moves the case to the Fast Track High Court, taking on the defense. The expedited route promises quicker resolution and renewed hope for justice. The legal team builds a solid case to overturn the false charges.

Post-video Fast Track High Court
10

Acquittal and revenge vow

Surya is acquitted when Aadhya proves his innocence. He resolves to pursue justice against Kishore using IPC Section 211. The victory rekindles his determination to expose the truth.

After acquittal Court
11

Chandraiah abducted; bribery revealed

Surya abducts Chandraiah, Kishore's former assistant who testified earlier. Chandraiah reveals that Kishore bribed two goons to kill Rajagopal, but political pressure led to their capture and a cover-up.

Following acquittal Abduction site
12

Chandraiah killed; Naagender exposed

Chandraiah is killed by Kishore's henchmen, and the report is manipulated as a riot death. The truth points to Naagender as the mastermind behind Rajagopal's murder, and Aadhya and Surya request more time to present the full evidence.

After Chandraiah's testimony Court/Investigation
13

Plan to tap Naagender's calls

Aadhya seeks permission to tap Naagender's phone calls to prove his guilt. The night before the court appearance, Surya is kidnapped by Naagender, who tries to force Aadhya to withdraw the case. Inspired by Surya's courage, Aadhya persists with the prosecution.

Night before court Court
14

Rescue and return to court

Surya fights off Naagender's henchmen, frees himself, and makes his way toward the court. He is injured and admitted to the hospital, but he continues to participate in the pursuit of justice. The ordeal underscores the high stakes of the case.

Night of confrontation Hospital/Court
15

Final verdict and relief

In the final judgment, Naagender and Kishore are found guilty, receiving life imprisonment and a death sentence respectively. Surya is relieved that his parents' sacrifices were not in vain, and justice is finally served.

Final Court

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