Siddham

Siddham

Year: 2009

Runtime: 134 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: J. D. Chakravarthi

ActionThriller

Daya (Jagapati Babu) is a dedicated police officer and encounter specialist who works without personal bias. His ambitious assistant Salim (Kota Prasad) seeks more encounters for media fame. After the senior commissioner retires, a new commissioner with a hidden agenda tries to impede Daya. Defying the pressure, Daya takes the law into his own hands, confronting and dismantling the city’s mafia network.

Warning: spoilers below!

Haven’t seen Siddham yet? This summary contains major spoilers. Bookmark the page, watch the movie, and come back for the full breakdown. If you're ready, scroll on and relive the story!

Timeline – Siddham (2009)

Trace every key event in Siddham (2009) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Daya leads Hyderabad Task Force and balances family life

The film opens with Daya, a dynamic encounter specialist, heading the Hyderabad Task Force. He balances his demanding job with a loving home life alongside his wife Gauri and daughter Harini. He has built strong networks across the underworld and maintains cordial relations with juniors and informers.

Opening sequence Hyderabad Task Force HQ
2

Rivalry within the ranks and mob feud

Daya's pre-eminence stirs jealousy in his own circle, notably from Salim. A parallel feud brews between Bilal (abroad) and Chota, raising tensions across the underworld. Daya's influence and loyalties are tested as informers and juniors push back.

Hyderabad
3

Akhil arrives and bonds with Daya

A new kid, Akhil, makes his mark and gains confidence under Daya's guidance. A budding friendship forms, bringing new energy to the dynamic unit. Daya's mentorship earns Akhil's trust amid shifting loyalties.

Hyderabad
4

Daya and Bilal's tense telephonic rapport

Daya maintains a complex telephonic relationship with Bilal, alternately warm and tense. The calls reveal a fragile equilibrium between cooperation and hidden agendas. The exchange sets up future betrayals within the power structure.

5

Gurunarayana retires; Sivalinga Prasad arrives

Commissioner Gurunarayana retires, creating a leadership vacuum. Amoral Sivalinga Prasad steps in, aligning with Chota and turning against Daya. The shift signals the onset of new political and criminal maneuvering.

Hyderabad
6

Sivalinga Prasad undermines Daya and elevates Salim

Sivalinga forms an alliance with Chota and takes aim at Daya, manipulating events to hoist Salim. The new adversary network complicates Daya's operations and endangers his team. Daya must navigate a dangerous political landscape.

Hyderabad
7

Ashok and the sharpshooter incident; mother's death

Daya receives intel on the landing of Ashok, a professional sharpshooter allied with Chota. He moves quickly to apprehend the operative, but the encounter ends tragically as Daya's mother dies. Ashok vows vengeance and soon escapes from prison.

Hyderabad
8

Bilal warns Daya about Ashok's threat

Bilal informs Daya that he is at risk from Ashok, heightening the stakes of the undercover war. The warning forces Daya to reassess his safety and his operational plans. Trust between Daya and Bilal remains fragile.

Hyderabad
9

Gauri's murder on the eve of Akhil's wedding

On the eve of Akhil's wedding, Daya's wife Gauri is slain by an unidentified assailant. The loss devastates Daya and pushes him to pursue the truth behind the attack. He begins an inquiry, though Sivalinga Prasad obstructs the probe.

eve of Akhil's wedding Hyderabad
10

Daya resigns and launches a personal crackdown on Chota

Devastated but resolute, Daya resigns in protest and commits to eliminating Chota's gang. This marks a shift from official duty to personal vendetta, intensifying the conflict. His team supports him as he undertakes a dangerous mission.

Hyderabad
11

Shoot-at-sight order; Salim trap; Akhil intervenes

Sivalinga Prasad issues shoot-at-sight orders against Daya and assigns Salim to trap him. As Daya nears capture, Akhil fires on Salim and frees him, shifting the balance of power. Daya then confronts the new constraint of a relentless pursuit.

Hyderabad
12

Daya neutralizes Sivalinga Prasad

After escaping, Daya incapacitates Sivalinga Prasad, removing a major obstacle to his operations. The power dynamics within the department tilt in Daya's favor once more. He reasserts control over the chase.

Hyderabad
13

Daya allies with Bilal to escape India

Daya reaches out to Bilal to fuse and escape, a risky alliance that Bilal accepts. Together they plan to exit India and pursue the next phase of the conflict. The move signals the reshaping of their enemies' map.

India
14

Revelation of Gauri's death and Bilal's fall

During a late-night confrontation, Bilal reveals that Ashok killed Gauri, but Daya asserts he had already encountered Ashok before her death. It becomes clear Bilal engineered Gauri's demise on Ashok’s behalf, steering Daya against Chota's gang. Daya then kills Bilal in righteous fury.

late night India
15

Gurunarayana reinstates Daya; the cycle continues

Gurunarayana reissues Daya's command, framing his past actions as a covert mission. With the frame restored, Daya and his team prepare to embark on a new operation. The film closes with Daya marching forward, undeterred.

Hyderabad

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 09:28

Mobile App Preview

Coming soon on iOS and Android

The Plot Explained Mobile App

From blockbusters to hidden gems — dive into movie stories anytime, anywhere. Save your favorites, discover plots faster, and never miss a twist again.

Sign up to be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private — always.

Explore Movie Threads

Discover curated groups of movies connected by mood, themes, and story style. Browse collections built around emotion, atmosphere, and narrative focus to easily find films that match what you feel like watching right now.

Police Corruption Thrillers like Siddham

Stories where dedicated police officers battle enemies both inside and outside the force.If you liked Siddham, explore movies like it featuring tense police dramas and action stories centered on systemic corruption. These films follow officers fighting crime while battling betrayal from within their own ranks, offering similar themes of duty versus morality and revenge-driven justice.

tensegrippingcorruptionbetrayaldeterminedatmospherichigh-stakesrevenge-driven

Narrative Summary

The narrative typically follows a principled officer who uncovers deep-seated corruption, forcing them to operate outside the law or defy their superiors. This leads to a fast-paced spiral of betrayal, violence, and a personal quest for justice that often comes at a great cost.

Why These Movies?

These films are grouped by their shared high-tension atmosphere, focus on the grey areas of law enforcement, and the heavy emotional weight of a protagonist fighting a two-front war against criminals and corrupt colleagues.

Bittersweet Revenge Stories like Siddham

A quest for justice that achieves its goal but leaves a trail of personal devastation.Find movies similar to Siddham that explore the theme of vengeance born from tragic loss. These stories share a heavy emotional weight, a tense and fast-paced narrative, and endings where justice is served but at a profound personal cost, leaving a bittersweet feeling.

tragicrevenge-drivengriefdeterminedbittersweetheavyviolentatmospheric

Narrative Summary

A traumatic event, often the murder of a loved one, shatters the protagonist's world and propels them into a violent, single-minded mission. The narrative is driven by action and confrontation, but the resolution emphasizes the emptiness and grief that remain after the revenge is complete.

Why These Movies?

Movies in this thread are connected by their core theme of grief-fueled revenge, a high-intensity and fast-paced structure, and most importantly, a bittersweet or pyrrhic conclusion where the emotional cost of justice overshadows the victory itself.

Unlock the Full Story of Siddham

Don't stop at just watching — explore Siddham in full detail. From the complete plot summary and scene-by-scene timeline to character breakdowns, thematic analysis, and a deep dive into the ending — every page helps you truly understand what Siddham is all about. Plus, discover what's next after the movie.

Siddham Summary

Read a complete plot summary of Siddham, including all key story points, character arcs, and turning points. This in-depth recap is ideal for understanding the narrative structure or reviewing what happened in the movie.

Siddham Summary

Characters, Settings & Themes in Siddham

Discover the characters, locations, and core themes that shape Siddham. Get insights into symbolic elements, setting significance, and deeper narrative meaning — ideal for thematic analysis and movie breakdowns.

Characters, Settings & Themes in Siddham

Siddham Spoiler-Free Summary

Get a quick, spoiler-free overview of Siddham that covers the main plot points and key details without revealing any major twists or spoilers. Perfect for those who want to know what to expect before diving in.

Siddham Spoiler-Free Summary

More About Siddham

Visit What's After the Movie to explore more about Siddham: box office results, cast and crew info, production details, post-credit scenes, and external links — all in one place for movie fans and researchers.

More About Siddham