Ugramm

Ugramm

Year: 2014

Runtime: 133 mins

Language: Kannada

Director: Prashanth Neel

ActionThrillerDrama

Shivarudra Lingaiah and his associate, Dheeraj, seek revenge on Prabhakar by targeting his daughter, Nithya. While visiting her mother’s grave in Talagavara, Nithya is kidnapped by Dheeraj’s gang. Agastya, an automobile mechanic, intervenes and rescues her from the kidnappers. Following the advice of Prabhakar’s family friend, Vishwa, Agastya shelters Nithya at his home, seeking to protect her from harm.

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Timeline & Setting – Ugramm (2014)

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Time period

2014

The main timeline centers on the present-day year 2014, when Shivarudra Lingaiah re-emerges in politics as an MLA candidate. The backstory hints at earlier decades of Mughor’s violence, revealed through Prabhakar's maneuvers and the generational vendettas that persist. The narrative hops between modern Bangalore crime dynamics and Mughor’s old-school territorial clashes, culminating in a choice between vengeance and peace.

Location

Bangalore, Mughor, Australia, Dubai

The story unfolds across Bangalore's crime-ridden streets and Mughor, a grim criminal domain. Prabhakar's shipping empire touches international routes, including a Dubai-based contraband operation, before the protagonists flee to Australia for a fresh start. Mughor is depicted as a harsh underworld stronghold where loyalties are fragile and betrayals are commonplace.

🏙️ Urban crime 🌍 Transnational smuggling 🧭 Shifting landscapes

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Main Characters – Ugramm (2014)

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Dheera (Atul Kulkarni)

Dheera is the ruthless heir to the crime syndicate who drives the vendetta from behind bars. He escalates the conflict by killing Shivarudra Lingaiah and abducting Nitya, keeping the power struggle alive.

🗡️ Antagonist ⚡ Power 🔥 Violence

Shivarudra Lingaiah (Avinash)

A ruthless Bangalore gangster who orchestrates cross-border smuggling. His arrest triggers a chain of betrayals that prolong the underworld war through his son, Dheera.

👊 Gangster 🕰️ Legacy 🧭 Mentorship

Nitya (Hariprriya)

Prabhakar’s daughter who becomes the target of kidnapping and rescue. Her arrival back in Bangalore triggers a new wave of danger and a bond with Agastya.

👧 Victim 💖 Love interest 🛡️ Protector

Agastya (Sriimurali)

An automobile mechanic with a dark past who rose to power in Mughor. He protects Nitya and confronts the criminal syndicate, torn between vengeance and a chance at peace.

🛠️ Protector ⚔️ Warrior 🧭 Redemption

Prabhakar (Jai Jagadish)

Shipping company owner who navigates the criminal underworld’s pressures. His alliance with others helps or hinders Agastya’s pursuit of justice.

🏢 Boss 🤝 Negotiator 🧠 Strategist

Bala (Tilak Shekar)

Bala is Bala’s brother and a key figure in Mughor’s power structure who ultimately allows the protagonists to depart, signaling a fragile peace.

🕊️ Stabilizer 🗺️ Regional head 🧩 Alliance

Maara (Giri)

Maara, Bala’s brother, is killed in the clashes, a death that haunts Agastya and fuels his resolve to change his path.

💔 Victim ⚖️ Catalyst 🧭 Memory

Padmaja Rao

Padmaja Rao embodies the vow of a better life for her son, representing the moral compass and the hopes of a family torn by crime.

👩‍👦 Matriarch 🕊️ Hope 🛡️ Protector

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Major Themes – Ugramm (2014)

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⚔️ Vengeance

The film revolves around cycles of retaliation: a father's murder, a son's relentless pursuit, and the brutal cycle that sustains the underworld. Characters chase payback as a currency that fuels power, driving the plot through both Bangalore and Mughor.

✨ Redemption

At its core, the story questions whether violence can be replaced by mercy. Agastya's long-held vow to live without violence clashes with his past, pushing him toward restraint and a chance at a quieter life with Nitya.

🤝 Loyalty

Family bonds and forged loyalties drive alliances within Mughor, with Prabhakar, Bala, and others backing Agastya as old ties shape present choices. The fragile peace that emerges tests trust and the willingness to move beyond past loyalties.

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