Sahasam

Sahasam

Year: 2013

Runtime: 160 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Chandra Sekhar Yeleti

AdventureAction

A security guard named Gowtam discovers his grandfather hid a treasure in Pakistan, a place once belonging to their family before the partition. He learns the treasure is near a Hindu temple in Hinglaj, Pakistan, and a devout woman, Srinidhi, is also traveling there. Joining Srinidhi's journey, Gowtam enlists the help of a security agent, Ali, as they pursue the diamonds. However, Sultan seizes control of a Pakistani archaeology team also searching for the treasure, leading to a conflict as Gowtam attempts to reclaim what is rightfully his.

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1

2003: Siddiqui begins the treasure hunt

Dr. M. Alam Siddiqui, with government permission, starts a quest to uncover King Kanishka's hidden treasure. The treasure map is said to be concealed in an old box whose key lies in a Garuda locket, last seen in researcher David's notes. The team discovers the box in an old market in Pakistan, unleashing a dangerous pursuit.

2003 Pakistan (archaeology department market)
2

Sultan seizes the box and enslaves the team

Sultan storms the archaeology department, coerces Siddiqui, and takes the box for himself. He uses the box to subjugate everyone until the treasure is found, turning researchers and guards into his slaves in pursuit of wealth.

2003 Archaeology department, Pakistan
3

2013: Gautham Varma's life in Hyderabad

In Hyderabad, 2013 introduces Gautham Kumar Varma, a security guard obsessed with making easy money. He gambles on lottery tickets and relies on gadgets that bring luck, while his four friends live with him in a crowded slum. His motto is that he won't take what isn't his, but never letting go of what is his.

2013 Hyderabad, India
4

Diary and locket reveal a treasure lineage

A diary from his grandfather Satyanarayana Varma surfaces, along with a Garuda locket, magnifying lenses, and a bag of clues. The diary narrates a past escape through a cave and a promissory note promising 900 diamonds to his future grandson. The Garuda locket is presented as a key piece in the treasure hunt.

2013 Hyderabad (slum) / family archive
5

Journey to Hinglaj Temple, Pakistan

Gautham travels to Pakistan with Sreenidhi and Khayamat Raju, driven by the search for the map and his grandfather's legacy. They reach Hinglaj Mata Temple and search for clues that might link to the treasure's location. The journey blends danger, devotion, and pursuit.

2013 Hinglaj Mata Temple, Pakistan
6

Hinglaj revelations and Sultan's bribe attempt

At Hinglaj, locals reveal that archaeologists have searched for Gautham's grandfather. Gautham shows the Garuda locket, drawing Thilavar's interest. Thilavar, acting on Sultan's orders, offers money, gold, and more in exchange for the locket, but Gautham refuses to trade it.

2013 Hinglaj Mata Temple / Hinglaj site
7

Buzkashi and a hospital stay

A staged Buzkashi game sees Sreenidhi’s captivation as the prize; a masked Gautham joins, wins by parking her, and earns her trust. They move to a local hospital with Khayamat Raju after the event, where they regroup and plan their next steps.

2013 Peshawar, Pakistan
8

Abduction, captivity, and Zara revealed

Gautham is kidnapped by terrorists and taken before Sultan, who tortures him to reveal the locket's secrets. He overpowers his captors, reaches a hospital, and learns that Sreenidhi has been kidnapped and given an address to meet her. He frees Sreenidhi and discovers the kidnapper is Zara, Siddiqui's daughter.

2013 Pakistan (transit and hospital vicinity)
9

Zara's alliance and the map plan

Zara reveals her connection to Siddiqui and joins Gautham and Sreenidhi in formulating a plan to recover the treasure by targeting Sultan's house. The trio aims to reclaim the box and the map from the terrorist faction. Zara's ambition aligns with Siddiqui's wish to hand the wealth to Pakistan.

2013 Sultan's House, Pakistan
10

Infiltration and retrieval of the map

Gautham infiltrates Sultan's house with Zara, disables a power supply, and retrieves the map and the box. They escape the high-security setup with the map in hand, enduring intense pursuit. The plan solidifies to locate Hinglaj and the hidden chambers.

2013 Sultan's House, Pakistan
11

Wheels puzzle near Hinglaj

Following the map, the trio arrives at a site near Hinglaj with five wheels that must be arranged correctly. When the wheels are aligned, water in a well recedes, revealing a spiral staircase and a massive door. They advance deeper toward the treasure chamber.

2013 Near Hinglaj Temple, Pakistan
12

The chamber gauntlet and trap defeat

Inside the chamber, a drum surrounded by many chains requires synchronized action to release a trident lock. Gautham removes the lock, triggering a cascade that unlocks the path forward. They navigate a dangerous series of traps and reach the next phase.

2013 Ancient chamber near Hinglaj, Pakistan
13

Final confrontation and treasure secured

A deadly land-mined room and a shaft of arrows put the group to the test. Gautham rearranges the trident with Zara's aid, defeats Thilavar, and confronts Sultan. Zara shoots Sultan, and the trio finally lays eyes on the treasure, choosing their fate and future.

2013 Chamber near Hinglaj, Pakistan
14

Resolution: treasure handed to government

Gautham rejects taking any diamonds for himself, staying true to his stance. Zara fulfills Siddiqui's last wish by delivering the entire wealth to the Government of Pakistan, ensuring the treasure serves a national purpose. The trio departs, leaving the riches to the authorities.

2013 Pakistan Government

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