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Tuntari (2016) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2016 · 124 mins · Telugu
Directed by
Kumar Nagendra
Starring
Vennela Kishore, Ali Basha, Nara Rohith, Nellore Sudharshan, Kabir Duhan Singh, Latha Hegde

A group of corporate employees takes a vacation to a scenic hill station where they encounter a mysterious saint. He gives them a newspaper predicting events four months in the future. The newspaper reveals they, along with a man named Raju (Nara Rohit), will win a boxing competition with a prize of five crores. Excited by this prospect, the group sets out to find Raju, a jobless and aimless man, in Vizag. The story follows their efforts to convince Raju to learn boxing and ultimately compete in the prestigious competition.

Cast, crew & box office
On this page (4)
  1. 1 Events in order (12)
  2. 2 Timeline questions answered
  3. 3 Movie threads
  4. 4 Every angle

12 events in order · contains spoilers

Tuntari Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Tuntari (2016) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. IT professionals set out on forest trek

    A group of five IT professionals leaves their routine work behind and heads into a nearby forest for a trekking trip. They hope the escape will recharge them and spark new energy. The mood is optimistic but curious about what the woods may reveal.

    When
    Day 1
    Where
    Nearby forest

  2. They meet a sage and test his powers

    While wandering, they encounter a sage who seems to wield real powers. To verify, they ask him to produce a newspaper printed the day after Dusshera. He agrees and seems to disappear into the forest.

    When
    Day 1
    Where
    Forest

  3. Sage conjures a newspaper edition

    The sage returns with a newspaper edition, proving his supernatural ability. The print date is the day after Dusshera, when publications are supposedly closed. The group is astonished by the impossible feat.

    When
    Day 1
    Where
    Forest

  4. Newspaper reveals the company's revival

    Opening the edition, they learn that the company they once worked for, shut four months ago, is about to restart operations. The revelation rekindles their hopes for new opportunities. They realize the future may be closer than they thought.

    When
    Day 1
    Where
    Forest

  5. Newspaper hints at Raju's boxing prize

    The paper also points to a local boy named Raju, whose father works for BSNL, who would win a boxing championship. The prize money, Rs. 5 crores, would be given to the five IT professionals. This cryptic prophecy sets the plan in motion.

    When
    Day 1
    Where
    Forest

  6. Group decides to locate Raju

    Convinced the prophecy is real, they decide to find Raju to claim the prize on their own. They begin tracking leads toward Vizag where he is reportedly living. The mission sets the step for an unexpected partnership.

    When
    Following weeks
    Where
    Vizag vicinity

  7. Raju is revealed as carefree and jobless

    Raju is introduced as a carefree, jobless young man who lives without clear aims. His easygoing lifestyle contrasts with the seriousness of the group’s plan. He is unaware that his destiny is about to intersect with theirs.

    When
    A few weeks later
    Where
    Vizag

  8. The group persuades Raju to box

    The IT group approaches Raju and shares the mysterious paper's claim. They persuade him to learn boxing and aim for the championship. He initially resists, but curiosity eventually outweighs his reluctance.

    When
    Shortly after
    Where
    Vizag

  9. Raju begins boxing training

    Raju starts training under the group's guidance, shifting from a carefree life to a disciplined regimen. The sessions are tough, with early setbacks and small improvements. The group provides mentorship and support to push him forward.

    When
    Soon after
    Where
    Boxing gym in Vizag

  10. Raju advances toward the championship

    With growing skill and focus, Raju progresses toward the prestigious boxing competition. He faces tougher opponents and learns to harness power and speed. The group's belief in him keeps the momentum going.

    When
    Mid-progress toward championship
    Where
    City boxing arena

  11. Raju wins the boxing championship

    Raju delivers a triumphant performance and wins the boxing championship, fulfilling the prophecy in the newspaper. The victory brings him new fame and the attention of the five IT professionals who backed him. The moment marks a major turning point for all involved.

    When
    Championship day
    Where
    Boxing arena

  12. Prize money is awarded to the five professionals

    The Rs. 5 crores prize is awarded to the five IT professionals who believed in Raju. They reflect on the risks they took and how the windfall could change their lives. The outcome ties together the miraculous newspaper with their personal growth and future plans.

    When
    After the championship
    Where
    Awards ceremony

Last updated: February 20, 2026 at 12:17

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Timeline questions answered

Tuntari Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Tuntari (2016): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

How did the sage conjure a newspaper from the future?

The sage demonstrates genuine supernatural abilities by producing a newspaper dated the day after Dusshera, when publications are typically closed. He simply disappears into the forest after fulfilling the group's challenge and reappears with the edition, proving his prophetic powers. The exact mechanism of his ability is not explained, keeping the element mystical.

Foreshadowing: The sage's ability to produce an impossible newspaper establishes early that the story operates on supernatural logic, making the later prophecy believable.

  • sage
  • supernatural
  • newspaper
  • prophecy
  • powers
Q2

Why did Raju agree to become a boxer despite being aimless?

Initially resistant, Raju is persuaded when the IT professionals show him the newspaper article predicting his championship win. The prophecy, combined with the promise of a Rs. 5 crore prize, gives him a concrete goal and reason to change his carefree lifestyle. His curiosity about the unusual prediction eventually outweighs his reluctance.

  • raju
  • boxing
  • motivation
  • training
  • prophecy
Q3

Why would Raju donate his prize money to the five IT professionals?

The newspaper article explicitly states that Raju would win the boxing championship and donate the Rs. 5 crore prize to these five specific IT professionals. The prophecy creates a predetermined connection between them, though the reason Raju would choose to donate rather than keep the money is not fully explained in the film.

  • prize money
  • donation
  • prophecy
  • five crores
Q4

What happened to the company the IT professionals worked for?

The newspaper reveals that the company where the five IT professionals previously worked had shut down four months before their forest journey. The same newspaper announces the company is about to restart operations, giving the group hope for new opportunities. This revival is part of the newspaper's predictions.

  • company
  • shutdown
  • revival
  • it professionals
Q5

How did Raju go from a jobless man to winning the boxing championship?

Under the guidance and mentorship of the five IT professionals, Raju undergoes rigorous boxing training at a gym in Vizag. He faces early setbacks but gradually improves his skills. The group provides constant support and motivation, helping him develop the discipline needed to compete at a professional level and ultimately win the championship.

  • training
  • boxing
  • champion
  • transformation
  • vizag
Q6

Why did the five IT professionals trust the newspaper prophecy?

The group witnessed the sage perform an impossible feat by producing a newspaper that could not physically exist, dated for a day that hadn't happened yet. This undeniable demonstration of supernatural ability convinced them the prophecy about Raju winning the championship and donating the prize was genuine, giving them a strong incentive to locate him.

  • it professionals
  • belief
  • prophecy
  • trust
Q7

What happened to the sage after he gave them the newspaper?

After producing the newspaper edition as challenged, the sage simply disappears back into the forest. His purpose appears to be solely delivering the prophecy that sets the story's main plot in motion. He does not appear again in the narrative, leaving his origins and nature unexplained.

  • sage
  • disappearance
  • forest
  • mysterious
Q8

Did the newspaper prophecy come true exactly as predicted?

Yes, the prophecy unfolds exactly as written in the newspaper. The company revived, Raju won the boxing championship, and the Rs. 5 crore prize was awarded to the five IT professionals who had believed in the prediction. The story ends with the complete fulfillment of all foretold events.

  • prophecy
  • fulfillment
  • prediction
  • victory

Movie threads

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Why they belong together: These films are grouped together because they share a light tone, an adventurous spirit, and a focus on the power of friendship and optimism. They offer a feel-good experience centered on overcoming minor obstacles through teamwork and sheer determination.

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The story pattern: The narrative follows a straightforward arc of transformation. A protagonist, initially disengaged or lacking direction, is presented with a unique opportunity. With the help of a supportive group, they train and develop new skills, facing a culminating challenge that tests their newfound abilities and solidifies their personal growth.

Why they belong together: These movies are connected by their focus on a positive character arc, a light-to-medium emotional weight, and themes of self-discovery and achieving potential. They are uplifting stories where the central conflict is the protagonist overcoming their own limitations.

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