Nachavule

Nachavule

Year: 2008

Runtime: 159 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Ravi Babu

DramaRomance

Lav, a teen whose only goal is to ‘patao’ a girl, meets coffee‑shop worker Anu. After Lav rescues her father, she offers a favor; he asks her to be his girlfriend for 15 days with no physical contact. As the arrangement continues, Anu unexpectedly falls for him, while Lav initially boasts about the relationship. Eventually he learns the meaning of true love.

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Timeline – Nachavule (2008)

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1

Parents' cross-cultural marriage

Luv's parents fall in love and marry despite belonging to different linguistic backgrounds. Their cross-cultural marriage becomes the film's quiet backstory, highlighting how love can collide with family and language barriers. This early union frames Luv's later claims about relationships and what he values in others.

Past
2

Present fade of love in the family

Back in the present, the warmth between Luv's parents has faded as his father begins to take his wife's affection for granted. The household sense of love becomes transactional, shaping Luv's ideas about romance. This sets the stage for Luv's own flawed approach to relationships.

Present Hyderabad home
3

Luv begins his search for a girlfriend in Hyderabad

Luv sets out across Hyderabad to find a female partner, believing that securing a first girlfriend will unleash a flood of dating opportunities. His logic is blunt and almost cynical, hinting at a pattern he hopes to repeat. The quest marks the start of his self-centered romance arc.

Present Hyderabad
4

Luv befriends Anu under strange circumstances

Under strange circumstances, Luv befriends Anu, a woman who captures his attention. The initial friendship is tangled with his search for a partner and his performative charms. The bond becomes the emotional anchor that contrasts his later conquests.

Present Hyderabad
5

Luv flaunts a new girlfriend to others

He shows off his new girlfriend to whoever cares, flaunting a relationship to boost his image. Friends and onlookers are drawn into his display, signaling a shift from genuine connection to performative dating. This moment foreshadows how he treats others and his own feelings.

Present Hyderabad
6

New attention from women; even former rejectors come around

Gradually, other women start finding him attractive, including some who had previously rejected him. This sudden popularity feeds his ego and fuels his pursuit of more encounters. Anu's feelings remain sidelined as his attention shifts to more partners.

Present Hyderabad
7

Luv's dating spree and Anu's heartbreak

Driven by this new spree, Luv dates or sleeps with numerous girls, conveniently forgetting Anu who loves him. The pattern underscores his fear of commitment and his belief that attraction follows a simple logic. Anu watches this unfold with mounting heartbreak.

Present Hyderabad
8

Luv lies about sleeping with Anu at a party

At a party, Luv lies in Anu's earshot that he has slept with her, shocking the circle of friends and rupturing trust. Anu is heartbroken by the lie and chooses to leave the town with her father. The scene marks a turning point in their relationship and sets up the ultimate realization of his consequences.

Evening (party) Hyderabad party
9

Mother's death and father's realization

After Luv's mother dies, the family is engulfed in grief, and his father laments that he took his wife's love for granted. The tragedy triggers a candid conversation about valuing others before they're gone. Luv begins to sense the true cost of his behavior.

Present Family home
10

Luv resolves to find Anu and repair the relationship

This realization propels Luv to leave and search for Anu to win her back, recognizing the damage his actions caused. He grapples with the need to change and the difficulty of earning back trust. The drive to repair the relationship becomes his new aim.

Present Hyderabad
11

MMS video leaks; Anu's anger grows

A leaked MMS video shows Luv and Anu kissing, spread by someone who bought his phone which had been stolen by his little brother. The leak inflames Anu's anger and complicates any chance of reconciliation. The incident demonstrates how quickly reputations and relationships can be damaged online.

After phone theft Online / phone world
12

Anu and her father plan to leave Hyderabad

Facing threats to her life and bearing the brunt of the fallout from the leak, Anu and her father decide to leave Hyderabad. Luv tries to stop them, realizing his past actions have grave consequences. The departure marks a deepening rift but also a motive for change.

Shortly after MMS leak Hyderabad
13

Luv is stabbed; Anu saves him and gets him to hospital

In an attempt to stop Anu from leaving, Luv gets stabbed, a violent moment that shocks everyone. Anu steps in, saves him, and rushes him to the hospital. The crisis reframes their relationship and forces a pause on their separation.

During confrontation On the road to hospital in Hyderabad
14

A mature reconciliation and a new start

Some time later, Luv and Anu reconcile as friends and enroll in the same university, signaling a move away from romantic conquest toward companionship. Luv admits he is not ready for traditional relationships, indicating personal growth. The ending emphasizes growth over entitlement in love.

Later Same university in Hyderabad

Last Updated: January 08, 2026 at 08:32

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