Once Upon a Warrior

Once Upon a Warrior

Year: 2011

Runtime: 133 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Prakash Kovelamudi

FantasyActionFamilyAdventure

In the teardrop‑shaped kingdom of Sangarashtra, a courageous nine‑year‑old girl gifted with extraordinary healing powers sets out to free her people from the oppressive rule of a malevolent queen. Guided by a mysterious blind swordsman, she confronts danger, uses her gift to protect allies, and strives to restore peace to her homeland.

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1

Irendri's Reign of Terror

Irendri, a powerful sorceress, terrorizes the people of Anga Rajyam with her dark magic. A guru manages to arrest her and destroys her, preventing her from harming anyone further. Before her destruction, she traps her soul in a locket, which later becomes a crucial plot element.

Anga Rajyam
2

Irendri's Soul is Trapped

As Irendri is destroyed, her soul escapes and is captured in a locket by her remaining followers. Her consciousness remains alive within the locket, setting the stage for future conflict. Her great-great-granddaughter, Priya, inherits her magical lineage and lives as a gypsy.

3

Introduction of Priya and Yodha

Priya, a young woman born into a sorceress's family, possesses magical powers and lives a nomadic life as a gypsy. Yodha, a charming traveling swordsman, encounters Priya and instantly becomes smitten with her beauty. He begins to romance her, unaware of the deeper link to her mystical legacy.

4

Sudigundam Attacks the Gypsies

Sudigundam, a local goon, attacks Priya's gypsy village, causing destruction and chaos. Yodha intervenes, defeats Sudigundam in a fight, but Sudigundam secretly ties Yodha's hands and sets the village on fire, leading to the destruction of Priya's community.

Gypsy village
5

Priya's Locket Breaks and Irendri's Return

During the attack, the locket around Priya's neck falls and is damaged, releasing Irendri's trapped soul with the touch of fire. Irendri's spirit begins to seek ways to regain her power, revealing her desire to harness Priya's blood to achieve invincibility.

6

Yodha Turns Blind and Meets the Swami

In a fight with Sudigundam, Yodha is betrayed and blinded when Sudigundam pierces his eyes. A wise swami then comes to his aid, offering Yodha hope to regain his sight. Yodha learns about a divine girl named Moksha who can help restore his vision.

7

Quest to Save Moksha

Yodha, once healed by the swami, sets out on a mission to find Moksha, a girl with divine powers, at Pushpagiri. Meanwhile, Irendri plans to capture Moksha to acquire her blood and strengthen her own powers during a lunar eclipse.

Pushpagiri
8

Irendri's Attack on Agartha

Irendri launches a vicious attack on the village of Agartha, causing chaos and rendering the children senseless as part of her revenge plot. She aims to weaken the community and prepare for her final confrontation with Yodha and Moksha.

Agartha village
9

Rescue of Priya and Moksha

Druki, Yodha, and Moksha journey from Pushpagiri to rescue Priya and save the children of Agartha. Moksha uses her divine powers to restore Yodha's vision, reaffirming her importance in the battle against Irendri.

Agartha village
10

Irendri's Final Plan and Confrontation

Irendri plans to exploit Moksha's blood during the lunar eclipse to become invincible. Yodha, aware of her schemes, tracks her down, leading to an intense confrontation where he fights to prevent Irendri from gaining ultimate power.

11

Climactic Battle and Resolution

In the climax, Yodha faces Irendri in battle, utilizing his strength and Moksha's divine powers. He ultimately succeeds in destroying Irendri, ending her threat and restoring peace to Anga Rajyam. The story concludes with the defeat of evil and the triumph of good.

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