Prithvi

Prithvi

Year: 2010

Runtime: 134 mins

Language: Kannada

Director: Jacob Varghese

DramaAction

IAS officer Prithvi Kumar, District Commissioner of Bellary, vows to end corruption and ensure honest governance. He discovers locals drinking water poisoned by illegal mining, leading to illness. He launches a hard crackdown on the mining lords, facing lethal retaliation while fighting to restore clean water and justice.

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1

Prithvi becomes DC in Bellary and marries Priya

Prithvi Kumar passes his CSE and is posted as the Deputy Commissioner of Bellary district. He and his love interest Priya marry and leave for Bellary, where they are warmly welcomed as he begins his new posting.

Shortly after posting Bellary district
2

Shankarappa seeks help for missing Kantharaju

An old man, Shankarappa from Sandur-Taluk, visits Prithvi and reveals that his son Kantharaju has been missing for days. Prithvi promises to look into the case, linking the disappearance to the district's illegal mining and water pollution problems.

Early in tenure Bellary (office visit) and Sandur-Taluk
3

Mining Federation offers a bribe; Prithvi refuses

While examining the Eshwari Mines files, Prithvi is approached by the Mining Federation offering a bribe in the form of an expensive watch. He rejects the bribe, standing firm on his duty and integrity.

During mine-file review Office
4

Kantharaju identified as a government surveyor; hospital findings

Prithvi learns from Sandur-Taluk Inspector Suryaprakash that Kantharaju is a government surveyor. He visits Sandur-Taluk hospital and discovers patients suffering diseases linked to illegal mining.

Following the investigation Sandur-Taluk
5

Prithvi refuses to sign the file; sends it to the Central Government

Naagendra Nayak pressures Prithvi to blindly sign the mining file with support from his minister brother and the Home Minister. Prithvi refuses and forwards the file to the Central Government, choosing accountability over corruption.

After hospital findings Office
6

Naagendra retaliates with a bombed bike

In response to Prithvi's stand, Naagendra destroys Prithvi's bike with a bomb, escalating the danger and showing the reach of the mining cartel. The attack raises the stakes for Prithvi and his family.

Soon after the file is sent to the Centre Bellary city streets
7

Prithvi seizes illegal mines during an NGO function; riot ensues

At an NGO school function, Prithvi takes control of Naagendra's illegal mines, triggering a strike and riot organized by Naagendra's supporters. The media begins projecting Prithvi as a district leader.

Shortly after the bombing District area during NGO event
8

Home Minister orders factory reopening; Prithvi resists

Narasimha uses political pressure to compel the Home Minister to order Prithvi to reopen the factory, but Prithvi refuses to yield, insisting on the legal process and proper action against corruption.

After the riot Government offices
9

Border dispute comes to light; Basavaraj uncovers Kantharaju's file

With Basavaraj, a reporter, Prithvi uncovers a Karnataka- Andhra Pradesh border dispute and learns that the critical survey file is with Kantharaju. The intrigue widens beyond Bellary.

Later phase Office/press scene
10

Secret meeting with Kantharaju in Ananth Nagar; file handed over

Prithvi, Surya Prakash, and Basavaraj meet Kantharaju in Ananth Nagar, Andhra Pradesh. Kantharaju hands over the border-survey file to Prithvi and leaves, raising the stakes of the conflict.

Night Ananth Nagar, Andhra Pradesh
11

Kantharaju is kidnapped; Basavaraj is kidnapped

Naagendra's henchman abducts Kantharaju, while Basavaraj is also kidnapped by Naagendra. Naagendra later sends Prithvi a grim message with a severed head threat, escalating the crisis.

Shortly after the Ananth Nagar meeting On the road and outskirts
12

Climactic plan to trap Naagendra; final confrontation

Prithvi, with Surya Prakash’s help, devises a trap to force Naagendra to surface with Kantharaju. Naagendra arrives with Kantharaju, and a close-combat confrontation ensues, in which Prithvi defeats Naagendra and frees Kantharaju.

Final confrontation Bellary mining precinct/office setting
13

Aftermath: arrests, mine seizures, and reunions

Narasimha is arrested for illegal mining, the mines are seized by the government, and Naagendra's name is added to the Bellary missing person case. Kantharaju reunites with Shankarappa, while Priya reconciles with Prithvi.

Following the defeat of Naagendra Bellary district
14

Prithvi continues serving as DC in Bellary

The film ends with Prithvi continuing his duties as the District Collector, steadfast in his commitment to justice and vigilance against corruption. He remains dedicated to protecting the people of Bellary as long as he serves in his role.

Epiloque Bellary

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