Wanted

Wanted

Year: 2011

Runtime: 160 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: BVS Ravi

ActionDrama

Rambabu (Gopichand) is a carefree youth who avoids a steady career and loves a fight, yet his parents adore him. He meets house surgeon Nandini (Deeksha Seth) after she saves his mother (Jayasudha). Infatuated, he protects her, and when he asks how to prove his love she orders him to avenge her family by killing Basava Raju (Prakash Raj). He eliminates the gang and wins Nandini’s hand.

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Timeline – Wanted (2011)

Trace every key event in Wanted (2011) 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

Raja's childhood vengeance in Chalsa

At around 15 years old, Raja ambushes the gangster duo Killu and Billu in Chalsa, avenging his murdered parents. The brutal deed earns him the epithet Terror of Chalsa and sets him on a path toward the criminal underworld. After killing them, he flees to Kolkata to escape retribution.

when he was 15 Chalsa
2

Raja arrives in Kolkata and joins Sadhu's gang

Raja escapes the countryside and reaches Kolkata, where he aligns himself with the crime boss Sadhu and becomes part of his network. He also forges a working relationship with Joy, who will become his ally and companion in further criminal ventures. The bond marks the start of his ascent in the city underworld.

Kolkata
3

Bank burglary and fall of Sadhu

A major bank burglary coordinated by Sadhu is carried out at night, showcasing Raja's growing involvement in high-stakes crime. Sadhu is arrested after Aslaam, his right-hand man, betrays him by alerting the police. Raja and Joy manage to escape, continuing to evade law enforcement.

Kolkata
4

Jail shootout and escape with Joy

In jail, Raja eliminates the officer who accompanied Aslaam, eliminating a potential obstacle and breaking free with Joy. The act intensifies the feud with the police and cements Raja's reputation for ruthlessness. They vanish into the city, leaving no clear trail.

Kolkata Jail
5

Raja executes Aslaam in Kidderpore bazaar

As grown man, Raja tracks down Aslaam at a bazaar in Kidderpore and shoots him, fulfilling his vow for revenge. He again escapes with Joy, maintaining their partnership in the criminal world. This murder deepens the cycle of vengeance haunting him.

Kidderpore, Kolkata
6

Political plot and Raja's demand for money

Amarnath Ganguly, a party leader, hatches a plan to stage an attempted assassination to gain sympathy votes. His associate Shubhankar Banerjee arranges a meeting with Raja to seal the false murder, and Raja demands ₹1.50 crores as the price. The deal takes place as part of a dangerous political game that intertwines with Raja's criminal world.

during election period Near Ballygunge railway station
7

Ganguly is shot; police surround the building; chase escalates

During the attempted assassination, Ganguly is shot by an unseen assailant. The police quickly appraise the housing complex and close in on the skyscraper where the crime was to unfold. Raja attempts to escape as a car crash disrupts the moment, and a passing train provides a daring exit by lowering a rope onto the moving train.

Ballygunge area
8

Train meeting with Shibu; backstory revealed

While aboard the train, Raja meets Shibu, who reveals his flight from his village of Ganganagar and his intention to return home. Their bartering of past lives hints at a deeper connection and a future alliance. The encounter plants new emotional stakes in Raja's journey.

On train between Ballygunge and Kharagpur
9

Shibu is shot at Kharagpur; Raja heads to Ganganagar; Shibu's family accepts him

At Kharagpur station, police close in on Raja and Shibu is shot, leaving Raja to flee toward Ganganagar. In a twist of fate, Shibu's family regards Raja as their own missing son and welcomes his presence. Pooja, Shibu's would-be fiancée, grows fond of Raja, complicating loyalties.

Kharagpur; Ganganagar
10

CBI investigation intensifies; clues point to Joy

CBI officer Salim Ali Khan investigates Ganguly's murder and suspects Raja, soon discovering a Shibu-Raja connection and focusing attention on Joy as a possible conspirator. Raja manages to stay one step ahead by thwarting fingerprint attempts and leaving misleading clues.

Kolkata
11

Ganganagar wedding disruption and chase continues

In Ganganagar, a wedding for Shibu's niece brings the investigation closer to home as the authorities close ranks. Raja evades capture by slipping through the crowd while the CBI shifts its focus from the groom to the broader conspiracy. The tense family moment underscores the personal costs of Raja's life.

Ganganagar
12

Raja reveals the truth to Banerjee via recording

Raja confronts Shubhankar Banerjee and obtains a recording of their conversation in which Banerjee admits Joy's role in Ganguly's murder. Banerjee refuses to acknowledge solid proof, and Raja uses the recording to threaten exposure.

Banerjee's office
13

Old church confrontation and Joy's downfall

Raja tracks Joy to an old church and confronts him with the loaded gun. When the police barge in, Raja shoots Joy and also eliminates the officers who had killed Shibu, ending Joy's deceit. He hands the incriminating recording to Khan.

Old church
14

Banerjee's suicide and Raja's vow to reform

With the truth exposed, Banerjee commits suicide, unable to face the consequences of his actions. Khan offers Raja liberty on the condition that he renounce crime, and Raja agrees. He returns to Shibu's family and sets off toward Ganganagar with Pooja, choosing a peaceful life.

Banerjee's office; Ganganagar

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