Ranarangam

Ranarangam

Year: 2019

Runtime: 138 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Sudheer Varma

CrimeAction

Deva, a formidable gangster seeking refuge from his past, relocates to Spain hoping for a fresh start. However, he soon discovers that his enemies relentlessly pursue him, proving impossible to escape, no matter the distance. The film explores his struggle to leave his criminal life behind and the challenges he faces when confronted by those seeking revenge.

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1

Deva's early rise in Visakhapatnam

In 1990, Deva and his friends sell movie tickets in black in Visakhapatnam. He also falls in love with Gita, setting up personal and emotional stakes that will influence later choices. The early city life establishes his leanings toward risk and underground ventures.

1990 Visakhapatnam
2

Prohibition leads to illegal liquor trade

With the prohibition announced in 1995, Deva decides to enter the illegal liquor trade by smuggling from Orissa into the city. The move pits him against established rivals and power brokers. The ambition to raise land value through shady deals begins to take shape.

1995 Visakhapatnam
3

Imprisonment after a liquor bust

Deva and his gang are caught smuggling a truckload of liquor and are imprisoned for six months. The confinement hardens his resolve and tightens his connections within the criminal underworld. This period becomes a turning point in his control over future ventures.

1995-1996 Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
4

Release and power shift against Simhachalam

After release, Deva and his gang attack and steal a liquor consignment belonging to Simhachalam. He also bribes officials previously on Simhachalam's payroll, shifting the balance of power. The turf war between Deva and Simhachalam intensifies and broadens its reach.

1996-1997 Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
5

Tragedy strikes: Gita's death in a bombing

Simhachalam murders Deva's friends and orchestrates a bomb blast that kills Gita hours after she gives birth to Sahasra. The personal loss fuels Deva's thirst for vengeance. The city reels as the criminal conflict escalates to a brutal height.

1997 Visakhapatnam
6

Deva's vengeance against the empire

A vengeful Deva goes on a killing spree, finishing Simhachalam's associates and dismantling his criminal empire. Simhachalam himself goes into hiding as Deva asserts control. The underworld balance shifts decisively in Deva's favor.

1997-1998 Visakhapatnam
7

Present life with Geetha and Sahasra

In the present, Deva and his daughter Sahasra become well acquainted with Geetha, a doctor. The trio forms a fragile bond amid lingering danger. During a mall outing, Deva becomes the target of an assassination attempt by Sanjay, who colludes with Deva's rivals in Spain.

Present Spain
8

Geetha and Sahasra are kidnapped

Geetha and Sahasra are kidnapped by Simhachalam in Deva's absence, heightening the stakes and forcing Deva to act. The abduction signals that the past rivalries still have influence and immediate consequences. The threat now spans international lines, linking Spain and Visakhapatnam.

Present Spain
9

Deva returns to Visakhapatnam to confront the threat

Deva flies to Visakhapatnam to meet Simhachalam, seeking answers and a confrontation. The journey marks a return to the roots of the feud and the hidden truths behind the present danger. Old loyalties and betrayals resurface as plans unfold.

Present Visakhapatnam
10

The truth about Simhachalam revealed

Deva reveals that he had secretly found and murdered Simhachalam ten days after the latter had gone into hiding. He is also aware that the man pretending to be Simhachalam and orchestrating the scam is Suri. The revelation shifts the focus from brute force to calculated exposure.

Present Visakhapatnam
11

Suri's betrayal exposed

Suri admits his motive was power and jealousy over Deva's rise. His men attack him, but they reveal their allegiance to Deva, exposing that they have been working for him all along. The internal conspiracy unravels, consolidating Deva's control.

Present Visakhapatnam
12

Final takedown and return to Spain

Deva eliminates Suri, Sanjay, and the Home Minister, effectively ending the threat to his empire. With the rivals neutralized, he returns to Spain to resume his life and safeguard his daughter Sahasra. The cycle of revenge closes as he reclaims his domain.

Present Spain

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