Pasivadi Pranam

Pasivadi Pranam

Year: 1987

Runtime: 139 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: A. Kodandarami Reddy

Thriller

In this action‑thriller, Chiranjeevi plays a talented painter whose world collapses after his wife is murdered, driving him into alcoholism and a reckless existence. His fortunes shift when a deaf‑mute child enters his life; he adopts the boy, calls him Raja, and begins to protect and care for him, finding purpose amid the turmoil.

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1

Sundaram is murdered; Lakshmi witnesses

Chakravarthy murders his general manager Sundaram with the help of his henchman Ranjith during a late-night act. The crime is witnessed by Lakshmi and her infant son, who are nearby. The witness places Chakravarthy under suspicion and triggers a dangerous chain of cover-ups.

Night Chakravarthy's office
2

Lakshmi killed; Raja escapes

Chakravarthy has Ranjith kill Lakshmi and tries to kill the baby Raja. They target both the witness and the child, but Raja manages to flee the scene. Lakshmi dies in the failed attempt, leaving Raja alone and endangered.

Night Lakshmi's residence
3

Madhu finds Raja sleeping on the road

Madhu, a painter and a habitual drunk, happens upon Raja sleeping on the street while returning from a bar. He takes the child home and names him Raja, deciding to care for him. This chance encounter marks the start of Raja's new life with Madhu.

Night Street to Madhu's home
4

Raja is revealed to be deaf-mute

A doctor confirms that Raja was born deaf and mute and was abandoned by his parents. Madhu bonds with the boy as he provides him shelter and care. The discovery deepens their bond and sets the stage for their guardianship.

Day Doctor's clinic
5

Geetha befriends Raja and falls for Madhu

Geetha meets Raja when she chastises him for breaking her gift, but she soon realizes her mistake. She befriends Raja and gradually develops feelings for Madhu. The encounter foreshadows the growing triangle of affection.

Evening Geetha's home
6

Fake adopters exposed; Madhu defends Raja

Ranjith hires a blacksmith and his wife to pose as Raja's parents and retrieve him. They try to convince Raja to speak and claim they want to adopt him, but Madhu sees through the ruse. He ejects the fake couple and protects Raja.

Day Madhu's home
7

Raja learns Lakshmi is Geetha's sister

During a visit to Geetha's home, Raja spots a photo of his mother and learns that Lakshmi is Geetha's elder sister. The revelation ties Raja's fate to Geetha's family and deepens the stakes. It also reconnects the past with the present.

Night Geetha's home
8

Night kidnap attempt; Madhu saves Raja

That very night, Ranjith breaks into Geetha's house to kidnap Raja while Madhu is intoxicated. He fights and defeats the intruder, saving the boy. Madhu vows to quit drinking, recognizing that Raja's life depends on his sobriety.

Night Geetha's home
9

Madhu fights a gang; gets arrested

The following day, Madhu tangles with a street gang he had previously beaten at a bar. In the melee, he is arrested by the police, while Raja is kept safe by Geetha. The incident complicates the trio's fragile balance.

Day Street / Police station
10

Chalapathi Rao reveals Raja's lineage

Geetha's father Chalapathi Rao returns and identifies Raja as Lakshmi's son Benny. He explains the truth to Geetha, confirming Raja's family connection. The revelation redefines Raja's guardianship and alliances.

Day Geetha's home
11

Investigation uncovers Lakshmi's murder

In prison, Madhu is interrogated about Raja's parents, but he maintains his innocence. Raja's signals reveal that Lakshmi was stabbed by a bearded man, leading investigators to uncover Lakshmi's body buried in the backyard. The case tightens around the mystery of Raja's origins.

Day Lakshmi's residence / police station
12

Madhu escapes; tracks the killer

Madhu escapes custody and travels to a remote location, where he enlists the help of the blacksmith to break his restraints. He discovers the hired man behind the kidnapping and sketches a description, which he shows to Raja to confirm the killer's identity. The pursuit narrows to Chakravarthy.

Night Remote place and workshop
13

Confronting Chakravarthy and the parade

Armed with a portrait matching the suspect, Madhu confronts Chakravarthy at his house and hints at his complicity in Sundaram's and Lakshmi's murders. Police Inspector Reddy orders an identification parade to locate the culprit among Chakravarthy's staff. The tension mounts as the hunt converges on the perpetrator.

Day Chakravarthy's house / police station
14

Ranjith abducts Raja; Madhu defeats him

Ranjith breaks into Geetha's home and abducts Raja, but Madhu corners and kills him in a final confrontation. The immediate danger to Raja shifts to Chakravarthy, setting the stage for a rooftop confrontation. The death of Ranjith removes one of the key threats.

Night Geetha's home
15

Final showdown: Chakravarthy falls and a family is born

Chakravarthy kidnaps Raja and takes him to a building terrace for a final standoff. Madhu fights through the peril and defeats Chakravarthy, saving Raja. In the aftermath, Madhu and Geetha marry and adopt Raja, sealing their new family.

Final showdown Building terrace

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