Oxygen

Oxygen

Year: 2017

Runtime: 156 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Jyothi Krishna

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Krishna arrives in India to get married to Shruti, but when Krishna saves her father from an attack, it is revealed he has a hidden agenda.

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1

Ajay's suicide triggers investigation

Ajay dies by suicide from smoking-related lung cancer. This tragedy spurs Sanjeev to investigate the smoking-cancer link, with Geetha assisting him. Their inquiry hints at a larger criminal operation connected to Tiger Brand.

Past Sanjeev's residence
2

Opium found in Tiger Brand cigars; Mission Oxygen launched

Geetha and Sanjeev uncover a heavy opium dose in cigars from Tiger Brand during their probe. They launch Mission Oxygen to destroy the brand and cut off the supply. They realize the Tiger Brand's true owners are Raghupati's brothers, and the crime threatens Sanjeev's family.

Past Investigation base
3

Geetha sacrifices herself; explosion warns of danger

Geetha leaks a gas cylinder plan that triggers an explosion, killing her in the process. Sanjeev learns of the attack on his family through his phone, realizing the danger extends to his loved ones. The incident confirms a direct link between the criminals and the threats against him.

Past Geetha's home
4

Sripathi killed by Amit and Sathya

Amit and Sathya murder Sripathi, triggering fear within Raghupati's family and forcing them to withdraw from regular life. The murder reveals the reach of Sanjeev's enemies and escalates the threat against his loved ones. The family's safety becomes the immediate concern of everyone involved.

Past Raghupati's residence
5

Raghupati arranges Shruti's marriage to an NRI

To ensure Shruti's safety after the attacks, Raghupati proposes her marriage to the NRI Krishna Prasad. Shruti initially resists leaving her family, but the plan is presented as a protective measure. The arrangement marks a shift from personal vengeance to a broader conspiracy.

Present Raghupati's village home
6

Krishna revealed as Major Sanjeev amid a brutal attack

During the wedding setup, Krishna reveals himself as Major Sanjeev. Veerabhadram's men attack the house, and Shruti's protector Mahendra is killed by Krishna after being decapitated. Amit and Sathya, Krishna's colleagues, assist in eliminating the remaining attackers while Krishna takes Shruti hostage.

Present Raghupati's house
7

Shruti joins the mission to expose the criminals

Shruti changes her mind and agrees to help Sanjeev, urging him to stay in the village. She assists in locating the cigar formula and participates in the operation to dismantle the conspirators' plan. The effort marks a turning point in exposing the wider crime network.

Present Raghupati's village
8

Formula recovered; black money seized and distributed

They recover the cigar formula and seize the black money from a safe, distributing it to the affected parties. The operation weakens the criminals' financial grip and brings the conspiracy into public view. A CBI officer begins to appear on the scene, seeking to arrest Sanjeev, but the mission continues.

Present Tiger Brand factory vault
9

Final battle erupts and masterplan unveiled

In a climactic fight, Amit, Sathya, and Chalapathi are killed. Sanjeev is shot by Raghupati, who reveals that he is the true inventor of the formula and can access it through live broadcasts. Sanjeev proclaims No Smoking and, with Raghupati, jumps into the flames to destroy the factory.

Present Tiger Brand factory
10

Public reaction and case closes; Sanjeev presumed dead

The public vows to quit smoking after witnessing the disaster, and the police close the case, declaring Sanjeev dead. The victory comes at a high cost, with the mastermind seemingly gone and the truth largely concealed.

Present City / Factory area
11

Sanjeev survives; support promised by CBI

In a twist, Sanjeev survives the explosion and is alive in Bombay. A CBI officer pledges ongoing support whenever needed, signaling that his quest for justice will continue. The film ends on a note of resilience despite the heavy sacrifices.

Present Bombay

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