Siva Rama Raju

Siva Rama Raju

Year: 2002

Runtime: 164 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: V. Samudra

Siva, Rama and Raju are three inseparable brothers who adore their sister Swathy. When she marries into a wealthy neighboring household, they discover that the family patriarch harbours a bitter grudge and is determined to exact revenge for old wrongs, putting the siblings in a dangerous conflict.

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1

Festival tensions flare at the temple

The annual village goddess festival gathers rival factions to the temple as garlands are hung and dances fill the air. Nagendra Varma Zamindar arrives with his son Aakash to pledge gold for the goddess, but the mood sours when Aakash is assaulted and insulted by Ramaraju. Aakash vows revenge, schemes to bind Swati to him, and demands the family’s wealth as silence’s price, forcing the siblings to surrender what they own to appease him.

During the annual festival Village temple festival grounds
2

Wealth relinquished and a quiet retreat

To appease Aakash, the siblings reluctantly surrender the family's wealth, hoping to end the pressure. The tense situation drives them to retreat to a modest cottage, seeking a quieter life away from the town's intrigues. Swati takes it upon herself to shield her brothers by restricting visits and protecting their fragile dignity.

Soon after the festival Cottage
3

Consent withdrawal and looming bankruptcy

Rajeswari's father withdraws his consent to the match, triggering Sivaramaraju's financial downfall and pushing the family toward bankruptcy. Yet Rajeswari remains steadfast, choosing to proceed with the marriage at Swati's residence and supporting Sivaramaraju through the crisis. The family endures the strain as plans and loyalties are redefined.

After consent withdrawal Village and Swati's residence
4

Marriage advances; Swati's pregnancy

The marriage proceeds at Swati's residence, even as Sivaramaraju confronts the consequences of their losses. Swati becomes pregnant, adding urgency and pressure for the clan to maintain appearances. The situation tests loyalties as love and duty collide.

Present timeline Swati's residence
5

Ramaraju weds Janaki, stirring discord

Ramaraju marries his cousin Janaki, whose growing arrogance and hunger for power unsettles the already fragile joint family. Janaki's scheming challenges affection and threatens the delicate balance that keeps the clan cohesive. The marriage becomes a catalyst for heightened intra-family tensions.

Present timeline Family home
6

Raju falls for Rani; Madan assaults

Raju falls for his college mate Rani, daughter of a powerful MP, igniting a new but complicated romance. When Madan, Rani's brother, attacks Raju, the MP retaliates, threatening to wipe out the entire household. The conflict expands beyond the family walls into the political arena.

Present timeline Village and MP's circle
7

Flashback: Ananda Bhupathi's vow

In a flashback twenty-five years earlier, Ananda Bhupathi Raju is revered as a just judge who protects a forbidden romance between Rajyalakshmi and Ramakrishna. Veeraraju's fury cannot prevail over the judge's resolve to safeguard love and social harmony. The scene sets a legacy of sacrifice that informs the current generations.

25 years ago Ancient village
8

Veeraraju's plea and the sacrifice

Veeraraju begs for the head of Ananda Bhupathi to save the lovers, and the judge selflessly offers his own head in a sacrifice that secures justice and reshapes the community. The selfless act transforms Veeraraju and preserves the judge's legacy, a sacrifice that echoes through the present-day family.

25 years ago Ancient village
9

Wedding acceptance and blockade

Back in the present, the MP reluctantly accepts the espousal as a boon, but Swati is forbidden from attending the wedding. Sivaramaraju rushes to her side, only to be beaten along with Swati by a cadre of assailants who threaten her happiness. The attack underscores the danger facing the family and tests their resolve.

Present Wedding site / Swati's residence
10

Swati's defiance and departure

Swati defies the pressure by breaking off her engagement and removing her mangalsutra. She departs with her brothers to seek safety and preserve the family's dignity. The act marks a turning point as the clan contends with shame, loss, and the drive to reunite.

Present Village / cottage
11

Birth of a son and reconciliation hints

In a hopeful turn, Swati gives birth to a baby boy, symbolizing renewal for the clan. Aakash and Narendra Varma come to seek forgiveness, signaling a potential path to reconciliation for the family.

Present Village
12

Family reunion around the newborn

With apologies sought and the bonds of kinship reaffirmed, the family grows closer around the newborn. The story closes on a note of restored unity and enduring happiness.

Present Village

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