Saradha Bullodu

Saradha Bullodu

Year: 1996

Runtime: More mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Ravi Raja Pinisetty

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Saradha Bullodu is a 1996 Telugu film directed by Raviraja Pinisetty. The film stars Venkatesh, Nagma and Brahmanandam in lead roles.

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Timeline & Setting – Saradha Bullodu (1996)

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Location

Attamadugu village, Andhra Pradesh

Attamadugu is a tightly knit village where local authority is defined by Rajeswari Devi’s rule and Jaya Chandra’s lingering memory. The discovery of oil wells near the village becomes a flashpoint that draws in outside interests and tests loyalties. The landscape is marked by social hierarchies and past betrayals that shape the present conflict.

🏞️ Village setting 🛢️ Oil wells nearby 🏛️ Local power hierarchy

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Main Characters – Saradha Bullodu (1996)

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Vijay (Venkatesh)

An engineer at AP Oils who stands firm against bribes and corrupt plans. He is principled, courageous, and protective of his mother Shanta. He confronts Rajeswari Devi and resists the greed around Attamadugu, while also suspecting that Lakshmi may be his sister, which deepens his resolve to uncover the truth. His journey blends personal honor with a quest for justice in the village.

🛡️ Protagonist 🧭 Principled 🥊 Courageous

Shanta

Vijay's mother who endures public ostracism after a past accusation. She reveals the long-hidden reason behind their separation from Attamadugu. Her resilience motivates Vijay to challenge the powerful, and her truth becomes the turning point that unravels the village's injustice.

👩‍👦 Mother 🕊️ Wrongly accused 🛡️ Resilient

Rajeswari Devi

The greedy, cruel head of Attamadugu who rules by fear. She plots with Sangliyana to kill Vijay and keeps Lakshmi under tight control while trying to ruin Shanta’s reputation. Her manipulation is exposed as the truth about Shanta and Jaya Chandra comes to light, prompting a reckoning.

🗡️ Tyrant 🕵️‍♀️ Manipulator

Lakshmi

Rajeswari Devi’s daughter who is treated as a servant. She overhears the conspirators’ plan and warns Vijay, playing a pivotal role in thwarting the plot. Her arc highlights how loyalty and courage can arise from oppression and family ties.

👧 Daughter 🕵️ Informant

Sangliyana

A bribe-seeking businessman who colludes with Rajeswari Devi to capture the oil wells and harm Vijay. He kidnaps Shanta, escalating the danger, before Vijay defeats him.

💼 Antagonist 🗡️ Kidnapper

Nirmala Devi (Nagma)

The daughter of Rajeswari Devi who grows to love Vijay. She helps reveal the truth and supports Vijay’s quest for justice, eventually joining him in a partnership to restore honor in Attamadugu.

💖 Love interest 🕊️ Truth seeker

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Major Themes – Saradha Bullodu (1996)

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⚖️ Justice

The film centers on reclaiming justice in a village dominated by prejudice and corrupt authority. Vijay and allies challenge the oppressive rules enforced by Rajeswari Devi and Jaya Chandra's legacy. The narrative shows truth prevailing through courage and communal accountability.

👪 Family

Family loyalty and kinship drive the protagonists, especially Vijay’s protection of his mother Shanta and his bond with Lakshmi. The revelation about Shanta's past tests these ties but ultimately strengthens the resolve to restore honor. Relationships blur lines between blood ties and chosen loyalties.

🏛️ Power

Power dynamics fuel the conflict, as wealth and status enable manipulation of villagers. Rajeswari Devi's control over Attamadugu collapses when truth is exposed, and Sangliyana's schemes backfire. The film emphasizes accountability and the downfall of corrupt leadership.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:03

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