Ruler (2019) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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1. 1

   1987: Hunger eradication plan to cut crime

   In 1987, Uttar Pradesh faces a spike in crime linked to hunger and deprivation. Agricultural Minister Veerandranath Tagore pledges to reduce crime by eradicating hunger and launching a bold plan. The government allocates 5000 acres on a 30-year lease to 500 farmers from Combined Andhra Pradesh, led by Seetaramaiah.

   When

   1987

   Where

   Uttar Pradesh

2. 2

   Sarojini Naidu rescues a wounded stranger and adopts him

   A few years later, Sarojini Naidu arrives in Uttar Pradesh to set up a new industrial plant. On the road she discovers a stranger with multiple stab wounds and rushes him to the hospital, accompanying him to the ICU during a heart attack. The stranger awakens with memory loss, and Sarojini adopts him, giving him the identity of her deceased son Arjun Prasad.

   When

   A few years after 1987

   Where

   Hospital, Uttar Pradesh

3. 3

   Arjun Prasad grows into a famous IT magnate

   Two years after the adoption, Arjun Prasad has become a famous IT magnate. Harika, chairwoman of a rival company, falls for him but also tries to overpower him. Arjun Prasad's growing influence fuels rivalries and propels the UP project into contention.

   When

   Two years after adoption

   Where

   Corporate world

4. 4

   UP farmers suffer under Bhavaninath Tagore

   Telugu farmers in Uttar Pradesh suffer under the clout of local politician Bhavaninath Tagore. The land lease that was meant to empower them becomes a battleground as Tagore's influence grows. The farmers endure hardship while political machinations threaten their livelihood.

   When

   Present timeline

   Where

   Uttar Pradesh

5. 5

   Sandhya files complaint; judiciary committee appointed

   Sandhya files a complaint when a special judiciary committee is appointed to review government actions. Bhavaninath Tagore intimidates villagers and labels Sandhya insane to undermine the inquiry. The stage is set for a clash between truth-tellers and a powerful political patron.

   When

   Present timeline

   Where

   Villages of Uttar Pradesh

6. 6

   Arjun Prasad opposes Tagore and restarts the plant

   Arjun Prasad publicly opposes Bhavaninath Tagore and restarts the Uttar Pradesh plant project. Tagore's henchmen react with violence, threatening the project and the people supporting it. The renewed plant becomes a flashpoint in the struggle for the land.

   When

   Present timeline

   Where

   Plant site, Uttar Pradesh

7. 7

   Henchmen attack; villagers christen Dharma

   Henchmen of Bhavaninath Tagore attack Arjun Prasad, leaving him bloodied. In the crisis, the villagers begin to narrate the past and honor Dharma, the righteous police officer. Dharma's legacy becomes a beacon for the villagers as they rally behind Niranjana Prasad.

   When

   Present timeline

   Where

   Village outskirts

8. 8

   Past revelation: Dharma, justice incarnate

   Through the villagers' narration, Dharma is revealed as a powerful police officer and Seetaramaiah's son who stands for justice. This backstory explains the crowd's reverence for him and foreshadows the reconstruction of the land rights. Dharma's legacy strengthens the villagers' resolve.

   When

   Past

   Where

   Past flashback

9. 9

   Niranjana Prasad’s wedding and tragedy

   Niranjana Prasad, Veerandranath Tagore's daughter, marries a lower caste man and earns her father's cautious approval. During their wedding reception, Bhavaninath Tagore murders the bridegroom and attempts to kill Niranjana using racist and political violence. Dharma arrives to protect them, and the village celebrates his rescue.

   When

   Past

   Where

   Village wedding venue

10. 10

    Railway station confrontation and Veerandranath’s death

    At the railway station, Niranjana Prasad is urged to plead for the GO’s cancellation, but Bhavaninath Tagore murders Veerandranath Tagore and orders his henchmen to eliminate Niranjana Prasad. The act escalates the conflict and sets Dharma on a direct collision course with Tagore’s power. The dramatic murder marks a turning point in the saga.

    When

    Past

    Where

    Railway station vicinity

11. 11

    Dharma arrives and is wounded on a train

    Dharma arrives on a train to intervene; in the ensuing confrontation, he is severely injured. Sarojini Naidu witnesses the moment, linking the past to the present. The encounter cements Dharma’s legend and foreshadows the reclamation of justice.

    When

    Past

    Where

    Train sequence

12. 12

    Present revelation: Arjun Prasad is Dharma

    In the present, Sarojini Naidu affirms that Arjun Prasad is Dharma, though his memory remains elusive. The revelation connects the earlier heroism with the ongoing struggle for land and rights. Dharma’s purpose is reawakened as a public beacon.

    When

    Present

    Where

    Present

13. 13

    Niranjana’s legacy: baby Dharma born

    Arjun Prasad learns that Niranjana Prasad has given birth to a baby boy named Dharma. The newborn solidifies Dharma’s legacy and the community’s hope for the future. He embraces his role as a public benefactor rather than a private figure.

    When

    Present

    Where

    Present

14. 14

    Dharma defeats Tagore and restores land rights

    Dharma/Arjun Prasad defeats Bhavaninath Tagore and secures the land rights for the farmers. Niranjana Prasad is declared the original heir of the Tagore dynasty. The village witnesses a restoration of justice and land equality.

    When

    Present

    Where

    Uttar Pradesh

15. 15

    Sarojini departs with Harika; Dharma endures as public good

    Sarojini Naidu departs with Harika, entrusting Dharma/Arjun Prasad to the public as his needs are greater than her business empire. The departure signals a new balance between commerce and social justice. Dharma’s presence is framed as the people’s enduring future.

    When

    Present

    Where

    End