Yamagola

Yamagola

Year: 1977

Runtime: 150 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Rama Rao Tatineni

RomanceFantasyComedy

Leader Satyam, President, opposes ex‑president Rudrayya. He loves Rudrayya’s daughter Savithri and plans marriage, so Rudrayya hires a hitman. After Satyam’s death he reaches heaven, angers Indra, and is sent to hell, where he rallies workers against Yama, shuts down hell and returns to Earth. Yama and Chitragupta visit Earth, Satyam, a name, teaches Rudrayya a lesson.

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Timeline – Yamagola (1977)

Trace every key event in Yamagola (1977) 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

Satyam works to improve the village

The film opens in a village where Satyam, the village president, dedicates himself to improving the area's prosperity. He actively confronts the tyranny of Rudrayya, a powerful local landlord. His efforts highlight his commitment to justice and the welfare of his community.

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2

Satyam falls in love with Savitri

Satyam develops a romantic relationship with Savitri, who is revealed to be Rudrayya's daughter. Their love story begins amidst ongoing conflicts with Rudrayya's oppressive regime. Their relationship faces immediate danger once Rudrayya discovers it.

3

Rudrayya plots to eliminate Satyam

Upon learning about Satyam's relationship with his daughter, Rudrayya schemes to eliminate him. He hires Ram Sastry, a professional killer, to carry out Satyam's murder under the pretext of a traditional ritual. Rudrayya’s malicious intent threatens Satyam's life.

4

Satyam’s murder and body burial

Ram Sastry executes the murder, but Rudrayya impatiently demands the killer wait for demonic prayers to complete. As time passes, Rudrayya grows restless and buries Satyam's body in his backyard, believing the task is finished.

5

Satyam's soul mistakenly sent to heaven

Satyam’s soul is mistakenly transported to heaven, where he causes chaos among the celestial beings. He encounters Indra and original causes of his confusion, leading to a series of divine disturbances and adventures.

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6

Satyam is transferred to hell and stirs rebellion

After causing trouble in heaven, Satyam is sent to hell, where he organizes a rebellion among the underworld soldiers. His defiant act challenges the authority of Yama Dharma Raja and Chitragupta, leading to necessary reforms.

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Yama and Chitragupta agree to reforms and descend to Earth

Yama and Chitragupta negotiate with Satyam and decide to implement reforms to their laws, leading them to incarnate in human form and declare a lockout of hell. Their divine intervention sets new rules for the afterlife.

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8

Satyam is restored to life and disguised as Sundaram

Satyam is brought back to life with the condition that he must return to the afterlife when Yama and Chitragupta do. He then approaches Rudrayya disguised as Sundaram, sowing confusion and beginning his plan to unmask Rudrayya's treachery.

9

Yama and Chitragupta face challenges on Earth

Yama and Chitragupta face various obstacles and are ultimately arrested by the police, but Satyam intervenes to free them. Their presence on Earth becomes crucial in resolving the ongoing conflicts and maintaining cosmic order.

10

Satyam invites divine guests for his marriage

To prevent his early death, Satyam secretly invites Yama and Chitragupta to his wedding with Savitri. She serves them reverent blessings, unknowingly asking for divine favor, which inadvertently extends Satyam’s lifespan.

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11

The wedding celebration and divine blessing

During the wedding, Yama and Chitragupta bless the couple, granting a long life to Satyam. Satyam hides under the veil, and the divine blessing seems to secure their happiness, but Rudrayya attempts to attack him.

12

Satyam wakes up from the dream

Satyam suddenly wakes up, revealing that the entire series of divine interventions and divine blessings was a vivid dream. Rudrayya’s attack resumes, but Satyam reveals Ram Sastry is actually his friend, and everything was part of a plan.

13

Rudrayya seeks forgiveness and reconciliation

In the final moments, Rudrayya seeks forgiveness from Satyam, acknowledging his past misdeeds. The movie concludes with Satyam and Savitri happily married, symbolizing harmony and resolution.

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