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Release, runtime and language
2007 · 155 mins · Telugu
Directed by
V. V. Vinayak
Starring
Prabhas, Sharada, Subbaraju, Nayanthara, M. S. Narayana, Rajan P Dev

Eeshwar Chandra Prasad, the pampered son of Ram Murthy and Shantamma, is sent to Hyderabad after his father’s death to fulfill his dying wish and earn money. Guided by his pickpocket friend Basha, he finds work at a tea stall run by Chandranna. While there he unintentionally rescues Saidulu, the brother of rival gang leader Narsing Pahilwan, drawing the attention of the powerful land‑mafia boss Kotaiah. Eeshwar earns enough to buy two gold bangles for his mother and plans to leave the city, hoping to return home.

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  2. 2 Is it worth watching?
  3. 3 After you watch
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In the restless sprawl of Hyderabad, a small‑town boy is called home by a promise his father made on his deathbed. Eeshwar Chandra Prasad leaves the comfort of his village, driven by a duty to honor that final wish and to earn enough to bring a measure of pride back to his family. The city pulses with a mix of bustling markets, crowded tea stalls, and a hidden undercurrent of power that hints at forces far beyond the ordinary daily grind.

Raised by the protective love of his mother Santhamma and the strict expectations of his late father Ram Murthy, Eeshwar carries the weight of both innocence and expectation. His world tilts when he meets Basha, a quick‑witted streetwise companion whose own survival hinges on cunning and a restless humor. Through Basha’s guidance, Eeshwar finds honest work at a modest tea stall run by the kindly Chandranna, offering a glimpse of ordinary life amid the city’s swirling tides.

The tone of the story balances gritty realism with a lingering sense of hope. Hyderabad is portrayed as a living character—vibrant, chaotic, and occasionally unforgiving—where every corner hides a story and every interaction can shift a destiny. Eeshwar navigates this landscape, learning that survival often requires a blend of street savvy and the lingering values he carries from home. The atmosphere is charged with a quiet intensity, suggesting that even the simplest deeds can echo loudly in a place where ambitions clash.

Amid this backdrop, Nandini arrives, a young woman chasing her own aspirations and drawn into the orbit of Eeshwar’s evolving life. Their tentative connection offers a softer counterpoint to the city’s harsh edges, hinting at a bond that could bridge the gap between his sheltered past and the unpredictable future waiting on the streets of Hyderabad.

Last updated: October 14, 2025 at 03:47

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