Prasthanam

Prasthanam

Year: 2010

Runtime: 173 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Deva Katta

DramaAction

Chinna, a fiery young man, harbors intense resentment toward his step‑brother Mitra, who is steadfastly loyal to their father Loki, a powerful political figure who favors Mitra. Determined to challenge his brother’s privileged position, Chinna schemes a series of calculated moves to undermine Mitra and claim his own standing.

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1

Flashback: Violence in the village and Shiv's death

Baldev Pratap Singh and his loyal lieutenant Badshah confront and defeat goons who insult Jaiprakash Kedar in a local village election. Shiv Kedar joins the race after his father withdraws, but is killed during a rally. Baldev and Badshah then track down Kishen Yadav and his henchmen and kill them to silence the opposition. On Jaiprakash's deathbed, he asks Baldev to marry his daughter-in-law Saroj and raise Shiv's children Ayush and Palak.

Flashback Malihabad village
2

Present day: Ayush inherits Baldev's political legacy

In the present day, Ayush works with Baldev and is groomed as the heir to Baldev's political legacy. Palak has severed ties with her mother Saroj, resenting her remarriage and the birth of a younger sibling. Saroj remains saddened by the household turmoil but continues to be part of the family dynamic.

Present day Baldev's residence, Malihabad
3

Palak introduces Ayush to Shivi

Palak introduces Ayush to her friend Shivi, and the two begin dating. The romance unfolds amid family and political pressures as Baldev's world remains focused on elections. Ayush's personal life becomes intertwined with the political saga.

Present day Baldev's circle, Malihabad
4

Vivaan's tensions with Baldev's plans

Vivaan, Baldev's hot-headed son, is seen as unfit for politics and resents his father's control. He overhears his mother Saroj expressing regret about having him and remarrying. Baldev grows concerned about Vivaan's influence on the family and the campaign.

Present day Baldev's residence, Malihabad
5

Asma becomes hotel manager; Vivaan's punishment

Baldev appoints Badshah's daughter Asma as manager of his hotel, signaling a new power dynamic in the family. Vivaan misbehaves with Asma, and Baldev forces him to apologize in front of the family. As punishment, Vivaan works under Asma at the hotel, creating tension but also a fragile working relationship.

Present Baldev's hotel
6

Assault, arson, and Asma's death

During a chaotic night, Vivaan drugs and rapes Asma. In a panic, he and his friends attempt to dispose of the evidence by burning the car, but Asma escapes and dies shortly afterward. Her death becomes a turning point that dents Baldev's political momentum.

Present Hotel and road near Malihabad
7

Legal fallout and Baldev's political gambit

Vivaan is charged with Asma's murder and rape, severely damaging Baldev's election prospects. Palak, acting as medical examiner, refuses to alter the autopsy report. With his campaign fading, Baldev agrees to join forces with Bajwa to try to win the fifth election.

Present Courts and campaign HQ
8

Bajwa frees Vivaan and plots Ayush's elimination

Bajwa releases Vivaan from jail and conspires with him to take over Baldev's legacy by eliminating Ayush. At the same time, Baldev and Bajwa plot to get Badshah eliminated to consolidate power.

Present Baldev's circle
9

Assassination attempt and Palak's murder

Vivaan launches an assassination plot against Ayush while he is at the cinema with Shivi and Palak's children. He then goes to Palak's house and kills Palak and her husband while Ayush is on the phone. Baldev tries to shield Vivaan and urges Ayush to stop the bloodshed.

Present Malihabad; Palak's house
10

Ayush and Badshah retaliate

Ayush parts ways with Baldev and attempts to kill Vivaan, but fails. Badshah intervenes and kills Vivaan to prevent further chaos.

Present City
11

Baldev orders eliminations to secure power

Baldev orders SP Sarang to kill Ayush and Badshah, hoping to eliminate rivals. Bajwa adds Durga to the list to remove remaining opposition before the next election.

Present State police HQ
12

Badshah's confession about Shiv's death

Badshah foils the assassination and reveals to Ayush that Baldev had killed Shiv on the way to the hospital to advance his political ambitions. The revelation shakes the family's already fragile loyalties.

Present Baldev's house / road to hospital
13

Baldev's final act and the rise of Ayush

Baldev and Ayush meet, and Baldev asks Ayush to kill him. Ayush refuses and leaves with Badshah. Baldev, unable to bear the mercy, shoots himself, ending his era and paving the way for Ayush's leadership.

Present Baldev's residence

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