Nishabdham

Nishabdham

Year: 2020

Runtime: 126 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Hemant Madhukar

Echo Score: 40
ThrillerHorrorThrillers and murder mysteriesSuspenseful crime thrillersIntriguing and suspenseful murder mysteries

Seattle PD is investigating the murder of a man and Sakshi, a deaf and mute artist, and her husband Antony, a renowned cello player, are related to it.

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1

Massacre at the villa

On Christmas night 1972, a couple is murdered at a villa near Seattle, and the male victim is crucified. The villa's haunted reputation leads King County to seize it, and it remains unsold for decades as investigators try to unravel what happened.

Christmas night, 1972 Villa near Seattle
2

Sakshi and fiancé arrive to search for a painting

Sakshi, a deaf-mute artist, travels with her fiancé to the villa to search for a painting linked to the previous owner. As they explore, she exits blood-stained and flees; soon after, she is struck by a car.

Late 1972 Villa
3

Investigation opens

Detective Maha and Captain Dawkins are assigned to the case and begin assembling the facts. They identify the male victim as Anthony Gonsalves, a famous cellist, and the murder case triggers heavy public scrutiny.

Early 1972 King County / Seattle
4

Sakshi’s hospital interrogation

In a hospital interview, Maha learns that Sakshi found the fiancé's body crucified in the basement and could not see who attacked him. The revelation deepens the mystery surrounding the attack.

During the initial investigation Hospital
5

Sakshi’s backstory and connections

Sakshi recounts her past: she grew up in an orphanage in Sequim and befriended Sonali. After receiving an invitation to a Seattle gallery, she meets Vivek and Anthony, who donates to the orphanage and invites her to his concert. She and Anthony soon fall in love and become engaged.

Pre-1972 Sequim / Seattle
6

Sonali’s disappearance and villa search

Following Sonali's disappearance after the engagement, Sakshi goes to the villa for a week to search for the painting. The trip is framed by the broader mystery surrounding the murders.

1972 Villa
7

Maha investigates Sonali’s disappearance

Maha investigates Sonali's disappearance and learns that Sonali's only friend is Sakshi. Sonali is arrested for stabbing someone who pursued her, and a drawing of a crucifixion is found in Sonali's room.

1972 Orphanage / Sakshi’s home
8

Hooded figure and key theft

A hooded figure appears at Sakshi's house and escapes after Maha shoots. Tom later finds a key in the basement; Richard kills Tom and pockets the key.

1972 Sakshi’s house / Villa basement
9

Richard under suspicion

Maha suspects Richard, breaks into his office to obtain the key, and trails him to a farmhouse owned by Anthony. Richard searches for CCTV footage but leaves empty-handed.

1972 Richard’s office; Anthony’s farmhouse
10

Vivek’s reveal and a Space Needle flashback

The hooded man turns out to be Vivek. He and Sakshi meet at the Space Needle, triggering a flashback that reveals Sakshi and Vivek living with Sonali, Sonali's jealousy, and the barista incident that led to Sonali's arrest.

Flashback, pre-1972 Space Needle
11

Past jealousy and the farmhouse tragedy

The memory shows Sonali’s jealousy as Anthony courts Sakshi. The couple visit the farmhouse; Sonali and Anthony become intimate, and Anthony later kills Sonali, with Richard helping cover up.

Flashback sequence around the engagement era Farmhouse
12

Present plan to expose Richard

In the present, Sakshi and Vivek plan to expose Richard to the FBI using the footage. Richard kidnaps Vivek, but Maha places a tracker on Richard's car and ultimately kills him, saving them.

Present On the road / investigative scene
13

Anthony’s crimes proven, murder remains unsolved

With Richard dead, Anthony's crimes are proven, though his murder remains officially unsolved. The case closes with the truth coming to light but justice blurred.

Present King County
14

Final tribute to Sonali

The film ends with Sakshi and Vivek paying respects to Sonali at her grave. It closes on a somber note, emphasizing the cost of obsession and secrets.

Present Sonali’s grave

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