Rebel

Rebel

Year: 2012

Runtime: 176 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Raghava Lawrence

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After his parents are brutally murdered, a man goes on a quest to find his parents’ killers. He finds that his own uncle is involved in the killings.

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1

Rishi's childhood under Bhupathi

Rishi grows up as the happy-go-lucky son under Bhupathi, the village's powerful ruler. He is shaped by his father's strict ideals and the villagers' respect, which anchors his early worldview.

Childhood Bhupathi's village
2

Rishi sent to Bangalore for studies and music

Bhupathi sends Rishi to Bangalore to study and learn music, hoping to keep him away from violence. The move exposes Rishi to city life and new influences that will shape his future.

During youth Bangalore
3

Rishi falls for Deepali and hides it with a disguise

In Bangalore, Rishi falls for an orphan named Deepali and brings her to his house disguised as his old music teacher. The ruse is meant to protect their relationship from his father's disapproval and maintain appearances.

During studies Rishi's home (Bangalore)
4

Festival attack by Simhadri's thugs

During a village festival, Simhadri sends 100 thugs to kill Bhupathi and his family. Rishi fights back and eliminates the attackers, saving his loved ones from a brutal assault.

Festival day Village festival
5

Jayram joins Simhadri to kill Bhupathi and exile Rishi

Bhupathi's brother Jayram allies with Simhadri to topple Bhupathi, which leads to Bhupathi exiling his son from the family home. The political-vengeful plot destabilizes the family order.

After festival Bhupathi's residence
6

Jayram and his son murder Bhupathi, Lakshmi and Deepali

Jayram and his son kill Bhupathi, Lakshmi, and Deepali, tearing apart the central family and igniting a personal vendetta in Rishi. The brutal act sets off a chain of revenge and retribution.

Shortly after exile Bhupathi's home
7

Simhadri's confession and suicide

Simhadri reveals to Rishi that a local goon helped Jayram commit the killings, and then he kills himself. The confession exposes the deeper conspiracy behind the murders.

Shortly after killings
8

Rishi and bodyguards exact revenge

Rishi, backed by Bhupathi's loyal bodyguards, pursues and eliminates those responsible for Bhupathi's murder. The retribution consolidates Rishi's resolve to claim justice for his family.

After killings Village
9

Two years later: Stephen, Robert identities emerge

Two years pass and Rishi discovers that Stephen runs illegal business in Hyderabad and that Jayaram is living under the alias Robert. The revelation reopens the fight against the new gangsters who shaped his past.

Two years later Hyderabad
10

Nanu, Bangkok, and the arrival of Nandini

Rishi learns about Nanu's base in Bangkok and travels forward to meet Nandini, the daughter who will become a partner in his quest. He and Nandini quickly connect, mixing romance with shared purpose.

Two years later Bangkok
11

Nandini aids in identifying Jayaram as Robert

Nandini shares photos of Stephen and Robert, helping Rishi confirm that Jayaram has indeed become Robert. This cements the plan to draw out the true masterminds.

After meeting Nandini Nandini's location
12

Final trap, truth, and reunion

Rishi bribes Nanu's henchmen to lure Stephen and Robert into a trap. Stephen and Robert had dispatched impostors, so the plan exposes the deception. Rishi is captured but overcomes the odds to kill Stephen and Robert, avenging his parents and Deepali, and he reunites with Nandini.

Climax Old home / trap location

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