Nagarahavu

Nagarahavu

Year: 2016

Runtime: 142 mins

Language: Kannada

Director: Kodi Ramakrishna

After the death of Naganika at the hands of Kapali, who desires an ancient monument her family protects, she is reincarnated as a serpent seeking retribution. The film follows her quest for revenge against Kapali and those who aided him in his pursuit of the monument.

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1

Soorya Grahan marks the Kalasha's power

The ancient kalasha gathers divine energy during the solar eclipse. Demons press to seize its power, but the vessel remains protected by its sacred aura. This event foreshadows the long-running battle over the Lord Shiva monument.

Soorya Grahan day Ancient Shiva monument site
2

Present day setup: Nagacharan and the kalasha becomes trophy

Nagacharan, a talented singer, and his friends strive to win a National Music Competition. Archaeologists excavate the kalasha and it is showcased as the trophy for the contest. The prize draws the attention of powerful enemies who intend to use its power for their own ends.

Present day Music competition venue and archaeological site
3

Baddies plot to capture the kalasha

The villains Mukul Dev, Amit Tiwari, and Ravi Kale recognize the kalasha's allure and plot to seize it. They form a music troop as a cover for their theft, aiming to win the contest with the kalasha in hand. Their scheme makes the competition a dangerous battleground.

Present day Present-day city / competition venue
4

Manasa enters Nagacharan's circle

Manasa befriends Nagacharan under the pretext of learning music, hiding her true icchadhaari serpent nature. She enters his circle and gains his trust while her real motives remain concealed. Nagacharan remains unaware of the danger as the plot unfolds.

Present day Present-day city / around Nagacharan's circle
5

Mukul Dev threatens Nagacharan to quit

Mukul Dev presses Nagacharan to quit the competition, insisting that the singer is the main obstacle to their plan. Nagacharan refuses to bow to pressure and stays in the race with his friends. The mounting tension raises the stakes as the contest approaches.

Pre-competition Competition venue
6

Fatal accident kills Nagacharan's friends

An accident orchestrated by Mukul Dev kills Nagacharan's friends, shocking him and raising the danger level. The tragedy intensifies his resolve to confront the conspirators. The incident also complicates Manasa's hidden agenda.

During prelude to finals Near competition venue
7

Manasa reveals her true identity in the event

Manasa reveals her true nature as an icchadhaari serpent by killing Amit Tiwari and Ravi Kale in a dramatic moment. Nagacharan witnesses the gruesome revelation and begins to doubt her.

Evening (showtime) Backstage / competition site
8

Flashback to Naganika's past and the sacred feud

Manasa recounts her past life as Naganika, daughter of Shivaiyya, who and his forefathers guarded the ancient Shiva monument. Kapali and his followers have fought for generations to occupy the monument. In a final battle, Kapali kills Naganika, but she vows to return and take revenge.

Past life flashback Ancient battlefield / temple
9

Naganika's rebirth as Manasa

In the next birth, Naganika is reborn as Manasa, a snake-woman who seeks revenge and to protect the kalasha. Nagacharan pledges to win the kalasha at any cost to honor her vow. Their fates remain linked as the ancient feud continues.

Present day Present day
10

Mukul Dev and Kapali capture Manasa

Mukul Dev and Kapali capture Manasa, tightening their control over the kalasha and preventing her from acting. Nagacharan's resolve is tested as the search for a rescue intensifies. The situation threatens to derail the competition and the delicate balance of power around the relic.

Present day Present-day competition site / capture site
11

Divine intervention arrives: Lord Shiva's necklace and Nagaraja

Divine intervention arrives as Lord Shiva sends his serpent necklace to aid Manasa. The legendary Nagaraja, Vishnuvardhan, appears to rescue her and shift the balance of power. The miraculous help marks a turning point in the struggle.

Climax Spiritual realm to earthly site
12

Rescue and elimination of threats

Nagaraja frees Manasa and they together defeat Mukul Dev and Kapali. The villains are killed and their hold on the kalasha is broken. The victory restores order and advances the path to Nagacharan's triumph.

Climax Shiva monument / celebratory site
13

Winning moment: kalasha returns to the Shiva idol

Nagacharan wins the National Music Competition and the kalasha is placed before the Shiva idol. The moment fuses art, myth and devotion as the relic’s protection is sealed. Their shared victory marks a new chapter in the legend.

Ending Shiva idol temple

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