Suryavamsha

Suryavamsha

Year: 1999

Runtime: 167 mins

Language: Kannada

Drama

When an aristocratic patriarch discovers the true worth of his compassionate son, whom he had scorned for being illiterate, the family is forced to confront values they have long ignored or misunderstood. The son, guided by a resilient spirit, overcomes every obstacle placed before him and ultimately triumphs.

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1

Kanakamurthy's troubled youth and escape with Parimala

Kanakamurthy, the illiterate youngest son, is treated harshly by his strict father in rural Pandavapura. His poor grades and temper drive him to lash out, including beating a teacher. In a moment of anger, he runs away with Parimala, starting a turbulent chapter for both.

childhood/teen years School near Pandavapura
2

Parimala and Kanakamurthy meet; Satyamurthy adopts Parimala

Parimala and Kanakamurthy cross paths at school, and Satyamurthy eventually adopts Parimala after her parents die. Kanakamurthy grows close to Parimala as their lives become intertwined. This arrangement foreshadows the complex family web to come.

after escape School and family home, Pandavapura
3

Marriage and Parimala's suicide attempt

Satyamurthy marries Kanakamurthy and Parimala after falling in love with them. Parimala attempts suicide upon learning of the marriage, and Kanakamurthy saves her from the brink.

shortly after marriage Home
4

Parimala's fake love and divorce demand

Parimala's apparent love for Kanakamurthy is revealed as insincere; she devalues him and claims there is no real future together. Threats of divorce push Kanakamurthy into a painful confrontation with her.

after marriage Home
5

Dodda's push for Padma; Padma's growing affection

Dodda convinces Kanakamurthy to consider Padma's hand, and Padma begins to fall for him despite an awkward start. Kanakamurthy is wary of the past, but Padma's persistence and kindness draw him toward a new future.

after Parimala arc Village
6

Padma's arranged marriage plan and Satyamurthy's warning

Padma writes to Kanakamurthy that her parents want her to marry Karigowda's son, a match Padma does not want. Satyamurthy is advised to keep Kanakamurthy away from Padma, with the threat that if Kanakamurthy leaves Padma, Satyamurthy will adopt him.

before the wedding Padma's home/village
7

Temple gatecrash and parental anger

Following Dodda's advice, Kanakamurthy takes Padma to a temple after gatecrashing her wedding with Karigowda's son. Satyamurthy is angered by the stunt and the attempt to separate Padma from Kanakamurthy, and he breaks off the relationship.

pre-wedding ceremony Temple, village
8

Padma and Kanakamurthy's ascent and new life

Padma and Kanakamurthy settle near the village and become seen as a perfect couple by Padma's family. Padma's uncle funds the bus service Kanakamurthy launches in his father's name, and Padma later becomes district collector. The couple's rise cements their status in the community.

early to mid adulthood Village, bus depot, district office
9

Satyamurthy admires his grandson's values

Satyamurthy encounters their son and admires the values he embodies, though the family remains unaware of the connection. This moment marks a quiet bridge between generations.

later Village
10

Secret hospital opening and restrained reconciliation

The family quietly attends the opening of Kanakamurthy's father's dream charity hospital for the poor. Kanakamurthy expresses respect for his father and briefly leaves, signaling a wary reconciliation.

around hospital opening Hospital opening
11

Mother's counsel to reintegrate

Kanakamurthy's mother Lakshmi urges reintegration, reminding Satyamurthy that he was once Kanakamurthy before his son took over. Her words emphasize virtue and shared lineage as the path back.

after hospital event Home
12

Kheer incident and illness

Kanakamurthy's son gives a canned kheer to Satyamurthy to show love, and Satyamurthy falls ill after consuming it. The illness shocks the family and tests their unity before more dramatic revelations.

shortly after opening Home/Hospital
13

Karigowda's poisoning plot and rescue

Karigowda tries to frame Kanakamurthy by poisoning a kheer to prove that he plotted against his father, but Satyamurthy intervenes and is able to rescue Kanakamurthy from Karigowda's henchmen. The town gathers as truth emerges.

climax Village/Hospital
14

Final reconciliation and end of feud

With Karigowda defeated and truth revealed, Satyamurthy reconciles with Kanakamurthy. He apologizes and begs forgiveness, bringing a fragile peace to the family and ending the feud.

end Village/Public Square

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