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Release, runtime and language
2017 · 153 mins · Telugu
JustWatch #23,120 2
Directed by
Teja
Starring
Kajal Agarwal, Rana Daggubati, Ashutosh Rana, Ajay, Tanikella Bharani, Jayaprakash Reddy

Radha Jogendra lives for his love, Radha, and is willing to do anything to ensure her happiness. However, their deep connection is challenged when his devotion transforms into an all-consuming ambition. The story explores how far he will go to achieve his goals and the impact this has on his relationship and the lives of those around him.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (15)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Nene Raju Nene Mantri
  6. 6 Every angle

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15 events in order · contains spoilers

Nene Raju Nene Mantri Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Nene Raju Nene Mantri (2017) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Radha's pregnancy and temple tragedy

    Radha becomes pregnant and the couple is overjoyed. They go to the temple to pray for the baby's well-being, and Radha lights a holy lamp. A tragedy follows when Sarpanch's wife sees the lamp and, furious at being eclipsed, pushes Radha down the temple stairs, causing a miscarriage. The couple is devastated by the loss.

    When
    Soon after Radha's pregnancy
    Where
    Temple
  2. Jogendra enters politics and eliminates Sarpanch

    Jogendra visits the Sarpanch's house and secures his support to join the political campaign. The arrangement angers the Sarpanch, who tries to kill him. In a confrontation, Jogendra shoots Sarpanch after he mentions harming Radha, signaling his ruthless entry into politics.

    When
    Early campaign era
    Where
    Sarpanch's house
  3. Hema Chander's bribery demand and pistol incident

    Hema Chander, the policeman assigned to provide an FIR copy, demands Rs 5 million for his sister's marriage. Jogendra refuses the bribe, then disarms Hema Chander and shoots his hands, blaming the officer. The incident deepens Jogendra's control and places him on a path of corruption.

    When
    After Sarpanch incident
    Where
    Hema Chander's office
  4. Choudappa's extortion and murder

    MLA Choudappa, an ally, demands Rs 1 crore and takes away the FIR copy for himself. He pressures Jogendra to send Radha to his guest house, but Jogendra shoots Choudappa when the demand becomes unbearable. This murder cements Jogendra's willingness to eliminate threats.

    When
    After Choudappa extortion
    Where
    Choudappa's residence/guest house
  5. Election victory by framing rival and sympathy

    Jogendra enters the MLA race and defeats Choudappa's brother, who is framed for killing his own brother to win. He also persuades Choudappa's wife to back him, using sympathy as a political weapon. The victory marks a ruthless ascent to power.

    When
    Election time
    Where
    Election campaign/constituency
  6. Fortunes rise: ministerial ambitions and expansion

    Now an MLA, Jogendra expands his influence by investing in transport, liquor shops, institutions, and hospitals. He dreams of ministerial power and begins orchestrating moves to secure a higher post, including courting trouble with student activism and the party leadership.

    When
    Early tenure as MLA
    Where
    Capitol and various business fronts
  7. Student protest and ministerial bid

    A student, whose job he once recommended, faces rejection from a state ministry due to political maneuvering. Jogendra supports the student union and triggers a hunger strike to press the CM for a minister post. The CM ultimately rejects the offer, prompting further schemes.

    When
    During ministerial bid
    Where
    Student union and CM's office
  8. Poison plan with Subbarayudu to seize minister post

    Jogendra visits Home Minister Subbarayudu and convinces him to mix poison in the nimbu pani intended for the CM. Subbarayudu agrees to the plan, hoping to gain power and influence. The plot demonstrates Jogendra's willingness to use crime to climb higher.

    When
    During ministerial plot
    Where
    Home Minister's office
  9. Poison trap exposed; ministerial position offered

    When the CM arrives to drink the poison-laced nimbu pani, Jogendra exposes the trap, and Subbarayudu is arrested. The CM then honors Jogendra with the Sanskritik Shakha ministry, which Jogendra declines in favor of demanding the Home Ministry.

    When
    Immediately after the poison plot
    Where
    Capitol / CM's office
  10. Devika Rani starts investigating Jogendra

    Devika Rani, a journalist from the opposition, begins digging into Jogendra's past and uncovers evidence that could implicate him. She gathers material and prepares to broadcast it on her channel, threatening his carefully built image. The investigation marks the turn from political ascent to looming exposure.

    When
    During Jogendra's ascent
    Where
    Devika's studio
  11. Affair with Devika and hidden motives

    Jogendra seduces Devika, and they begin an affair. He maintains outward love for Radha while using the liaison to uncover more about his enemies. The relationship becomes a tool in his broader political games and personal manipulation.

    When
    After investigation begins
    Where
    Devika's house
  12. Exposure and downfall begins

    Devika, aided by Subbarayudu who is now out on bail, broadcasts Jogendra's illegal activities to the public. Jogendra's carefully built empire starts to crumble as more crimes and schemes come to light, turning public opinion against him. The once-mighty politician faces the unraveling of his life.

    When
    After affair
    Where
    Broadcast media / political sphere
  13. Shiva's murder and Radha's attack

    Shiva, a close associate, is killed by Jogendra in a rage sparked by a false video planted by Subbarayudu. Jogendra later regrets killing him. Shiva's brother plants a bomb on a route, injuring Radha as Jogendra struggles to protect her from the web of enemies.

    When
    In the escalation of power struggles
    Where
    Various locations; road route
  14. Radha's sacrifice and the mass assassination plan

    Radha sacrifices her life so Jogendra can gain sympathy and secure his party's electoral victory. On a day when MLAs and ministers gather, a bomb explodes, killing many in what appears to be a final act of political violence orchestrated by Jogendra. The carnage seals his transformation into a feared figure.

    When
    Just before elections
    Where
    Legislative assembly / gathering venue
  15. Climactic ending: jail, verdict, and heavenly reunion

    In the present, Jogendra sits in jail giving an interview as public opinion swells in his favor and calls for his release. The President cancels his hanging, and a last televised moment has Jogendra urging voters to choose a righteous leader. He proclaims himself as Radha Jogendra, then hangs himself; the credits hint at a reunion with Radha in heaven.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Jail / live TV

Last updated: October 01, 2025 at 13:06

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Timeline questions answered

Nene Raju Nene Mantri Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Nene Raju Nene Mantri (2017): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Jogendra kill the Sarpanch?

Jogendra kills the Sarpanch after the latter threatens to harm Radha. When Jogendra visits the Sarpanch to secure support for his political campaign, the Sarpanch reveals his anger over the arrangement and explicitly threatens Radha. This triggers Jogendra's violent response, marking his ruthless entry into politics and establishing his pattern of eliminating anyone who poses a threat to his wife.

Foreshadowing: The Sarpanch's wife had earlier caused Radha's miscarriage, planting the seed of vengeance in Jogendra.

  • jogendra
  • sarpanch
  • killing
  • radha
  • threat
  • politics
Q2

Why does Jogendra kill MLA Choudappa?

Jogendra kills Choudappa when the MLA demands Rs 1 crore and pressures Jogendra to send Radha to his guest house. The combination of extortion and the personal insult regarding Radha becomes unbearable for Jogendra, leading him to shoot Choudappa. This murder demonstrates Jogendra's escalating willingness to eliminate political threats and those who threaten his family.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, the Sarpanch's attack on Radha established the pattern of powerful men targeting her.

  • jogendra
  • choudappa
  • mla
  • killing
  • extortion
  • radha
Q3

How does Jogendra win the MLA election?

Jogendra wins the MLA election by framing Choudappa's brother as the murderer of his own brother, using the crime to gain public sympathy. He also convinces Choudappa's wife to support his campaign. The strategy relies on emotional manipulation and shifting blame to his political rival, allowing him to ride a wave of public compassion to victory.

Foreshadowing: His earlier killings created the political vacuum and narrative he would exploit.

  • jogendra
  • election
  • mla
  • framing
  • sympathy
  • campaign
Q4

Why does Radha sacrifice her life?

Radha sacrifices her life to generate sympathy for Jogendra's political ambitions. With his political empire crumbling due to Devika's exposure and mounting enemies, Radha offers her life so that her death can push his party toward electoral victory. Her sacrifice becomes the final political tool in Jogendra's quest for power.

Foreshadowing: Throughout the film, Radha consistently supports Jogendra's ambitions, even enabling his crimes.

  • radha
  • sacrifice
  • death
  • sympathy
  • election
  • jogendra
Q5

How does Jogendra frame the Home Minister with poison?

Jogendra tricks Home Minister Subbarayudu into mixing poison in the lemon water intended for the Chief Minister. He convinces Subbarayudu that this plot will help them both gain power. When the CM arrives, Jogendra exposes the poisoned drink, causing Subbarayudu's arrest while positioning himself as the hero. This scheme demonstrates Jogendra's skill at manipulation and placing blame on others.

Foreshadowing: Jogendra had already killed multiple people to climb the political ladder, showing his escalation to assassination plots.

  • jogendra
  • subbarayudu
  • poison
  • home minister
  • frame
  • cm
Q6

Why does Jogendra have an affair with Devika Rani?

Jogendra begins an affair with journalist Devika Rani partly out of genuine attraction but primarily to gather intelligence about his political enemies. While maintaining his public image of loving Radha, he uses the relationship as a political tool. Devika, however, remains committed to exposing his crimes despite her personal feelings, making the affair a dangerous game for both.

Foreshadowing: Devika's investigation into Jogendra's past began as a threat to his political future.

  • jogendra
  • devika
  • affair
  • journalist
  • manipulation
  • politics
Q7

Why does Jogendra kill Shiva?

Jogendra kills his close associate Shiva in a fit of rage after watching a manipulated video planted by Subbarayudu. The video falsely suggests betrayal, driving Jogendra to murder Shiva before realizing the truth. This act demonstrates how Jogendra's paranoia and willingness to trust violence has consumed even his closest relationships.

Foreshadowing: Subbarayudu had been humiliated by Jogendra's poison scheme and sought revenge.

  • jogendra
  • shiva
  • killing
  • video
  • betrayal
  • subbarayudu
Q8

Why does Jogendra bomb the gathering of MLAs?

Jogendra orchestrates a bomb explosion at a gathering of MLAs and ministers as a final desperate act to eliminate his political rivals. With his empire crumbling, enemies multiplying, and Radha dead, he chooses violent annihilation over. The defeat bombing kills many politicians and represents the ultimate expression of his descent into political terrorism.

Foreshadowing: His earlier killings of the Sarpanch, police officer, and MLA established a pattern of eliminating opposition.

  • jogendra
  • bomb
  • mlas
  • assembly
  • killing
  • politics
Q9

Why does Jogendra commit suicide at the end?

Jogendra commits suicide after the President cancels his hanging and he delivers a televised address. Having lost Radha, destroyed everyone around him, and achieved hollow political victory, he chooses to end his life as a final statement. In his last moments, he declares himself "Radha Jogendra," symbolizing his reunion with her and expressing regret for his transformation from a loving husband into a ruthless politician.

Foreshadowing: The film opens with his love for Radha and ends with him rejecting the power that replaced her.

  • jogendra
  • suicide
  • death
  • radha
  • transformation
  • ending
Q10

How does Devika Rani expose Jogendra's crimes?

Devika Rani, an opposition journalist, investigates Jogendra's past and gathers evidence of his illegal activities. After their affair ends, she teams up with Subbarayudu (who is now out on bail) to broadcast his crimes on television. This exposure triggers the downfall of his political empire and turns public opinion against him.

Foreshadowing: Devika's investigation began when she discovered his hidden cameras in her home.

  • devika
  • jogendra
  • exposure
  • investigation
  • broadcast
  • crimes
Q11

Why does Jogendra support the student hunger strike?

Jogendra backs a student hunger strike to pressure the Chief Minister into granting him a ministerial position. He had previously helped the student get a job, which was then rejected by state politics. By orchestrating the protest, Jogendra creates political leverage, demonstrating how he manipulates social movements for personal advancement.

Foreshadowing: His desire for ministerial power had been growing since becoming an MLA.

  • jogendra
  • student
  • hunger strike
  • minister
  • politics
  • manipulation
Q12

Why does Jogendra shoot Hema Chander's hands?

Jogendra shoots police officer Hema Chander's hands after the officer demands a Rs 5 million bribe for his sister's marriage. Jogendra refuses to pay, disarms the officer, and shoots his hands before blaming the officer for the confrontation. This incident further establishes Jogendra's violent methods and his ability to turn situations to his advantage.

Foreshadowing: The bribe demand mirrors the corruption Jogendra will later embrace and defeat.

  • jogendra
  • hema chander
  • bribe
  • shooting
  • police
  • corruption

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Why they belong together: These movies are united by their fusion of a personal vendetta with a political backdrop, creating a specific type of high-energy thriller. They share a fast pace, high intensity, and a dark, gripping tone that focuses on action, strategy, and the unsettling nature of revenge.

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