All language subtitles for Bharat-Ane-Nenu-2018-Esubs

[bell tolling]

I AM BHARATH

[calm music]

[lively music]

-[in English] Hi.
-[student #1] Hi, Bharath.

Did they call my name?

[woman #1]
Bharath, please come on the dais.

[dreamy music]

One moment, please.

And there is something special
about this gentleman.

And this is not his first degree.

It is his fifth, if I'm not wrong.

Bharath, can you tell us
what makes you study more and more?

[blissful music]

Every time I learn a new thing,

something haunts me in constant.

That I don't know a lot more.

So, what next?

[chuckles softly]

I don't know.

[man speaking Spanish]
It's the wave of blessings.

Enjoy the party!

Oh!

["I Don't Know" by Farhan Akhtar playing]

Hey, hey, man, come join us!

♪ Hey! Hey, man, have fun! ♪

♪ Lemme, lemme go
Lemme go, lemme go, go, go ♪

♪ Lemme, lemme learn something interesting
On the go ♪

♪ In the encyclopedia called universe
Lo, lo, lo ♪

♪ There is more to learn
There is more to explore ♪

♪ Art of living means art of learning ♪

♪ What I know is very little
There is so much more to know ♪

♪ I don't know! ♪

♪ I don't know, know, know, know ♪

♪ I don't know, know, know, know ♪

[instrumental music]

♪ Why do fish often jump
Out of the water? ♪

♪ Perhaps to know what's new in the air ♪

♪ I don't know ♪

♪ I don't know ♪

♪ Why do the countless "good mornings"
Not lessen the shining of the sun? ♪

♪ Perhaps it acquires knowledge
From the earth ♪

♪ I don't know ♪

♪ I don't know ♪

♪ Only one thing I know ♪

♪ There is so much to know ♪

♪ The steering for the journey
Toward growth is "I don't know" ♪

♪ I don't know, know, know, know ♪

♪ I don't know, know, know, know ♪

[instrumental music]

♪ There are many wonders before our eyes
And many more are the mysteries in them ♪

♪ I have been so ignorant all this time ♪

♪ I don't know, yeah!
I don't know, yeah! ♪

♪ I'll become a question right this minute
And will learn many unknown concepts ♪

♪ Let's see what it teaches
The moment it gets in touch with me ♪

♪ I don't know ♪

♪ I don't know! ♪

♪ Hola! ♪

♪ On a bird's eye view
Life is a learning avenue ♪

♪ "I don't know" is a refreshing anthem
That imparts new knowledge every day ♪

♪ I don't know, know, know, know ♪

♪ I don't know, know, know, know ♪

♪ I don't know, know, know, know ♪

♪ I don't know, know, know, know ♪

[in Telugu]
Uncle?

I got a call this afternoon.

Your father was rushed to a hospital
two days ago.

A while ago, he had a massive stroke.

[in English]
He is no more, Bharath.

[gloomy music]

[somber music]

[in thought]
As a child,

I lived in Hyderabad with my parents.

[somber music]

[in Telugu]
[Bharath] Mom, I'm back.

Bharath?

Go change.
I will get you something to eat.

Okay, Mom.

-Bharath.
-[Bharath] Huh?

Did you eat ice cream again?

You did eat, didn't you?

I saw Subhash eating,
so I also ate one, Mom.

The doctor has asked you
to stop eating ice cream.

You shouldn't have eaten ice cream.

Promise me that you won't eat it again.

[light music]

"The foolish lion lost his prey
because of his foolishness.

Intelligence is better than strength."

Time to go to bed.

Mom, when will Dad be back?

He's out of town for some work.
He will be back tomorrow.

But he will leave again, won't he?

[chuckles softly]

It can't be helped, darling. It's his job.

Go to sleep now.

[Varada] Raghava.

We should start early morning.

-I'll be there.
-Okay?

-Okay.
-I'll see you tomorrow. Bye.

[Bharath] My dad
and his friend were busy...

building their new political party.

I didn't get to spend any time
with my son.

I am taking care of him.

But who is taking care of you?

Are you taking your medications on time?

[somber music]

[Bharath] Mom!

[rustling]

-[Bharath] Sorry, Mom.
-[Bharath's mom] Why?

Because I ate an ice cream again.

Don't be sorry because you ate ice cream.

Be sorry for breaking a promise
you made to me.

Do you know how wrong that is?

A promise signifies trust.

We all live by it.

Do you see the sun setting in the horizon?

The sun has made a promise to rise again.

He keeps rising every day
without breaking his promise.

Imagine if the sun broke his promise
and didn't rise.

There will be darkness
all around, Bharath.

[Bharath's mom] There is a beautiful light
within all of us.

And to keep it glowing,
we should never break our promises.

[light music]

[Bharath] Mom?

Mom?

Mom?

Mom, wake up.

Mom!

Mom, wake up!

[somber music]

[gloomy music]

[gloomy music continues]

Hi, Bharath.

-Hi, Uncle.
-[Varada chuckles]

Raghava.

The election is around the corner.

We have to finalize the candidates
to run in Rayalaseema.

How long will it take you to recover?

How can I leave my son all alone, Varada?

[Varada] For his sake...

you must remarry.

What are you saying?

You may not need a wife,

but the boy needs a mother.

He needs a mother now more than ever.

He will never be happy
if he sees you in distress.

You will not be able to fulfill
your political aspirations, too.

[dramatic music]

I am off to school, Mom.

Okay.

[stepmom] Oh, dear. Why are you crying?

-Huh?
-[baby crying]

My darling baby.

[Bharath] I tried to win the affection
of my stepmother,

but there was always unease.

I spent all my time
at my friend Subhash's house.

Both kids are fast asleep.
I will send Bharath home in the morning.

[somber music]

Pramila and I got new jobs
at the same hospital in London.

Very happy to hear that.

-We will have to fly to London next week.
-Uh-huh.

Bharath and Subhash
are very fond of each other.

They like to be in each other's company.

[chuckles]

Bharath wants to come with us
and study there.

To London?

Uh-huh.

He is a child, and he's parting away
from his close friend.

Don't take him seriously.

Raghava, he really wants to come along.

In a new place and with our new jobs,
we will find it hard to keep up.

The boys can keep each other company.

Bharath?

Do you want to go to London?

Can you live there without us?

Yes, Dad. I can.

Subhash and I will go to school together.

[dramatic music]

[somber music]

[raindrops pattering]

[camera shutters clicking]

[somber music]

[gloomy music]

[Manju] Bharath.

[somber music]

[sobbing]

[gloomy music]

[Varada] He had been suffering from asthma
for a while now.

[raindrops pattering]

[Varada] As the weather turned cold,

he suddenly had difficulty breathing
and was hospitalized.

We thought he would make a slow recovery.

But suddenly,

he died yesterday at dawn.

[Varada] We should have waited for you
to complete the final rites.

But upon hearing the news
of their beloved leader's death,

the masses and the party workers
were inconsolable.

With every passing hour,
the law and order was getting out of hand.

The only option was to go ahead
with his last rites at the earliest.

Who completed the rituals?

Your little brother.

[somber music]

Hi, Siddharth.

[Bharath] I'm Bharath.

I'm your older brother.

I couldn't come on time.

I'm glad you were there...

to perform the last rites for our dad.

[in English]
Thanks for doing that.

[in Telugu] Considering
the new political scenario in the state,

the race for the post
of the next chief minister

remains the hot topic
for today's debate on our show.

[news anchor] Greetings.

Who do you think will be
the new chief minister?

[man #1] Who else is more eligible
than Mr. Varadaraju?

He is one of the founders
of Navodaya Party

along with Mr. Raghavaram.

He is also a senior politician
in the state.

[man #2] But he's never shown
any interest in the CM's post.

Well, I guess, Raghavaram's wife
could become the next chief minister.

Bharath, here are some fruits.

[man #2] The party wouldn't have
any problem, too.

[Bharath] Manju.

Ever since I arrived,

I've not heard Siddharth speak.

He hasn't been speaking to anyone
for some time now.

Not even with Mom and Dad.

Doctors say he is doing well
and there's nothing to worry about.

We don't know
why he doesn't want to speak.

But he is under some medical treatment.

[news anchor] How can a young girl
become a chief minister?

[man #2] The wife has a better chance
for the post.

[man #1] True.

Give me the keys. I want to go out.

I'll drive you, sir. Where to?

It's fine. Just for some fresh air.

There you go, sir.

[car beeps]

[car horn honking]

[engines rumbling]

[dramatic music]

[man #3] I'll come in an hour.

Did you go shopping?

Stay there. I'll pick you up.

[car driver] Hey! Do you want to die?

Oh! Oh! Wait.

-Wait.
-[motor driver] Hey!

That was dangerous!
Didn't you see the signal?

[tricycle driver] Mind your business!

[horns honking]

[horn honking]

[man #4] Hey! Hey! Watch out, man!

[engine revving]

[whooshes]

[horns honking]

Everyone is anxious to know
who will be the next chief minister.

Mr. Raghava and you
are like the eyes and ears of the party.

We'll be happy
if you become the next chief minister.

But there's a rumor going around
that you're not interested in the post.

But if you're not interested,

many of the party workers, MLAs,
and the people of my region insist

that I should become
the next chief minister.

[suspenseful music]

[Damu] I have risen up the ranks
with your blessings,

and I'm counting again
on your blessings and support.

If you decide to elect someone else
as the chief minister,

I will abide by your decision.

The decision is entirely yours.

[Damu] I will leave now, sir.

I was an insignificant labor union leader.

Our late chief Minster and you
have brought me into politics

and made me a minister.

Sir, we are all hopeful
that you will be our next chief minister.

But the rumor says
that you're not interested in the post.

Sir, if you are not willing
to be our next chief minister,

I would like to make myself available
for the post of chief minister.

My region's MLAs, supporters,
party workers, and my family members

are hopeful that you will make me
the next chief minister.

[dramatic music]

[gloomy music]

This is Raghava's elder son.

He's the Opposition party's president,
Sripathi Rao, and this is his son.

[somber music]

[footsteps approaching]

[Bharath] I was planning to meet you
in the evening.

I am taking the morning flight to London.

[Varada] I have canceled
your flight ticket.

[foreboding music]

You must stay here for a while, Bharath.

You have to be
the next chief minister of this state.

[nervous chuckle]

What are you talking about?

How can I be the chief minister?

-Once I leave, I may never come back.
-We are left with no choice.

After your father's passing away...

there has been an increase in disturbance
within the party.

For the party's stability,
I could not find a better solution.

This is not at all related to me.

[scoffs]

-[in English] I don't belong here.
-You're the late Raghava's son.

[Varada] Do not forget that.

You have the right and the responsibility
to sit in that position.

[scoffs]

[dramatic music]

I don't like such things.

And you are the most eligible person.

Why don't you accept it?

I already have
organizational responsibilities.

People are suggesting that,
but that is not possible.

Ever since the party came into power,

we've decided that your father
would be the chief minister,

and I would take care
of the party's responsibilities.

That is how it should be.

To take care of the party's welfare
is my responsibility.

In the current political scenario,

a wrong choice of chief minister
can divide and destroy the party.

For the party to survive,
you have to become the chief minister.

I've only been here for ten days.

I know nothing about anyone
or anything here.

There is a beginning for everything.

[Bharath scoffs]

Moreover, I will help you.

Look, Bharath.

This political journey started
with a dream

to serve the people and the state.

Your father left right in the middle
of this journey.

He was far too preoccupied
with the people's welfare

to even take care of you, his own son.

He never felt guilty about it, as he was
taking care of his people, his state.

[Varada] You have to understand it.

Twenty-five years of hard work.

We cannot throw it all away
by making a wrong choice.

Please try to understand.

As a son...

you can fulfill your father's dream.

Think about it for one night. Please.

[dramatic music]

[intense music]

[camera shutter clicks]

I...

[camera shutter clicking]

I, Bharath...

"solemnly swear
that I will bear full faith and loyalty...

towards the constitution of India
which is by ordinance established,

that I will protect the sovereignty
and integrity of India

as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh.

I will fulfill my duties
with dedication...

and conscientiously...

conscientiously perform my duties...

without fear or favor,
affection or ill will.

I will follow the constitution and the law
to protect all the people and do justice."

I swear in the name of God.

[loud applause]

[tense music]

[triumphant music]

TRUTH ALWAYS TRIUMPHS

Sir, please sign over here.

[triumphant music]

[TV reporter #1] Bharath, the son
of late leader, Mr. Raghavaram,

has been appointed
as Andhra Pradesh's new chief minister.

He took the oath as chief minister
at the Raj Bhavan.

With zero political experience,

how would the new heir handle
the state politics?

Several political leaders
and the public are skeptical

of the future under the new leader.

Good Morning, sir. I am Bhaskar, your PS.

[in English]
Uh, personal secretary, sir.

-Oh, hi.
-Sir.

Please.

[in Telugu]
I also served as a PS to your father, sir.

What are those? Newspapers?

Yes, sir.

I am not so proficient in Telugu.

[in English]
Can you read it for me?

-[Bhaskar] Yeah. Sure, sir.
-Just the headlines.

Okay, sir.

[in Telugu] "The Youngest Chief Minister
In the State's History.

The new heir in the state politics,
Bharath, swears in as the Chief Minister.

Conscientious..."

[Bhaskar groans]
Not this.

[Bharath] What is it?

Shubodayam newspaper, sir.
They keep writing nonsense.

[in English]
Read it.

Okay, sir.

SHUBODAYAM

[in Telugu]
"Will He Abide by Conscientiously?"

Go on. Read it completely.

Okay, sir.

"Yesterday, Mr. Bharath took oath
as the new chief minister,

in the presence of several
political leaders at Raj Bhavan.

Not being able to pronounce
the word "conscientiously" clearly

stood out as the highlight of the event.

Not being able to pronounce it is fine.

But 'Can he be conscientious?'

is the question that is being raised
in the social media largely--"

[in English]
[Bharath] That should do.

[in Telugu]
What is that word, Bhaskar?

"Conscientiously."

[intense music]

[in English] Good morning, sir.
I'm Mukthar, your chief security officer.

Hello, Mukthar.

[Mukthar] Sir. Please, sir.

[sirens wailing]

[sirens wailing]

[in Telugu] Why are the roads clear?
Has the traffic been blocked?

[Bhaskar] Well--

Traffic needs to be blocked
for the Chief Minister's convoy, sir.

Why?

If we drive through the traffic,
we might be late.

It is tough to cope with the traffic
and our people.

[Bhaskar] You work
for these people's sake, sir.

They have to put up with some discomfort
for the works to get done on time.

[horns honking]

[sirens wailing]

[intense music]

Good morning, sir.

[intense music]

[grand music]

BHARATH RAM
CHIEF MINISTER

[in English]
Morning, sir.

Welcome, sir.
I'm Shrivastav, chief secretary.

-[Bharath] Please.
-[staff] Thank you, sir.

This is your personal team, sir.

[in Telugu] They are here to assist you
on any issues in any department.

[in English]
Thank you, gentlemen.

[in Telugu] You all know how I've become
the chief minister quite unexpectedly.

To be honest, I know nothing
about this state or about this job.

[chuckles]

[in English]
Yeah, it's true.

I know it's a pity.

[in Telugu] You should support me
and educate me on all the matters.

[in English]
But trust me, I'm a very fast learner.

[in Telugu]
I learn things pretty fast.

As much as possible, I will try
to be perfect and make you all proud.

[Shrivastav in English]
We're here for you, sir. All the best.

[in Telugu] We'll arrange
for the first conference tomorrow morning.

[in English] We'll address you
all the key issues, sir.

[in Telugu] Before that,
I want to know about our traffic problems.

[Shrivastav in English]
Right, sir.

[in Telugu] Can you arrange for a meeting
with the concerned officers?

Sure, sir. Is the first hour
tomorrow morning okay for you, sir?

Is it not possible now?

-[in English] Sir?
-Right now.

Um... Sure, sir.

[Shrivastav] Sir.
Arun Kumar, traffic commissioner.

-[Arun] Hello, sir.
-[Shrivastav] And this is his team.

-[Bharath] Take your seats.
-[Arun] Sir.

[in Telugu] You are aware of the chaotic
traffic situation in our state.

Terrible.

[in English]
Can I say disastrous?

Yes, sir.

Why?

[in Telugu]
It is a densely populated country, sir.

It is tough to handle
such a large population.

But that's exactly when we need
more planning and discipline.

Sorry to say this,

but wild animals roam
in a more organized manner in the forest.

[tense music]

They are riding vehicles on the sidewalks.

[in English]
We are trying our best, sir.

Are you?

-[Arun] Yes, sir.
-How?

[in Telugu]
We're bringing in more patrolling

and implementing one-way streets.

[Arun] We are also increasing
the number of traffic signals.

And we are increasing traffic ads
to bring more awareness.

[in English]
What about fines?

Sir?

Fines.

[in Telugu]
How much are you charging?

If they drive without a driving license,
it is Rs. 500, sir,

for two, three, four wheelers.

Make it Rs.10,000.

Sir?

Rs.10,000.

For signal jumping, Rs. 1,000, sir.

Make it Rs. 20,000.

If they use a mobile phone
while driving, it is Rs. 1,000, sir.

Shall we make it Rs. 25,000?

[Bharath] Yeah, Rs. 25,000.

For rash and negligent violation,
it is Rs. 1,000, sir.

Rs. 30,000.

[tense music]

If you send me the list
with the new fines, we will issue a...

What it is called?

Uh, Government Order, sir.

Yeah. We will issue the GO.

Sir, let's rethink about this
and discuss with the others as well.

Haven't you been doing that for years now?
Have you seen any change in society?

[in English]
But it's wise to rethink, sir.

[in Telugu]
People will be terrified, sir.

I did not see that fear
in the people, Mr. Shrivastav.

There's no fear.

[in English]
We are living in a society.

[in Telugu] Everyone should have fear
and responsibility.

[upbeat music]

-[patrolman] Hey, stop. What's this?
-I'm in a hurry. I must go. Please, sir.

We have imposed
a fine of Rs. 20,000. Pay it.

Rs. 20,000? That's my month's salary, sir.

-Hey, Hello.
-One minute.

[patrolman] Stop. Pay Rs. 25,000 as fine.

Huh? Why is it Rs. 25,000?

Hey, stop. Get off the bike.

-You're in the wrong route.
-[man #5] We're late, sir.

There's our office, sir.

Really? Pay Rs. 30,000
and go to your office.

Rs. 30,000?

People of Andhra Pradesh,
please follow rules while driving.

If you don't have a driving license,
or if you jump the signal,

or if you drive wrongly in a one-way...

It's no longer about paying
a huge amount of fine,

you may lose a lot more,
like a whole month's salary!

We have to drive through one-way streets
in unavoidable scenarios.

Why are they charging Rs. 20,000 as fine?

What's the Chief Minister up to?

[in English]
Yes. He has done the right thing.

Unless such huge fines are implemented,
people will not follow rules.

[in Telugu]
I'm scared to ride my bike.

His dad recently bought him a new bike.
He went through a one-way.

His dad sold the bike
and paid the Rs. 25,000 fine

and never bought a bike again.

It's best to use public transport.
No worries. No fines.

[Shrivastav] Sir,
our chief engineer wants a meeting

to discuss pending work.

Hey, Bharath.

[Varada] Come.

-Good morning, sir.
-[Varada] Sit down.

Get a plate for him.

I had my breakfast.

Hmm. How was your first day?

It is just the first day.

All my team members
are senior to me by age.

I would be more comfortable
with a younger team.

It's a new job.
Seniors have the experience needed.

They will be useful to you.

I mean, with young officers I can--

Whatever I do,
I think it through, Bharath.

Hmm.

You will start liking your team
in a few days.

Bharath, I heard
about the new traffic fines.

You should have consulted me.

I felt it was the right thing.

Good.
[chuckles]

-Listen.
-[Shrivastav] Sir.

Keep me updated on the public's reaction
from all the districts.

[Shrivastav] Sure, sir.

Please ask the home minister
to come and see me.

-[Shrivastav] Okay, sir.
-[Varada] Mm.

Bharath, in the future,
before making any decision,

please consult with me
and the cabinet. Hmm?

[sirens wailing]

How are people reacting
to the new traffic fines, Bhaskar?

People are shocked, sir.

My friend paid a fine of Rs. 20,000
for jumping a signal.

He borrowed money from me to pay the fine.

Ask him not to jump signals.

How many times can you lend him money?

[quirky music]

[sirens wailing]

[light music]

[sirens wailing]

[upbeat music]

[sirens wailing]

[tires screeching]

[indistinct chatter]

[reporters] Sir, sir, sir!

[reporter #1] Mr. Chief Minister, sir!

Do you know the public's reaction
to the indiscriminate traffic fines?

Sir? Why are you so harsh
towards your people? Please explain, sir.

Did you not think
before making such a decision?

-[Subbarao] Give your statement, sir.
-Sir, Mr. Chief Minister.

He's the guy who wrote
about the swearing-in ceremony.

Subbarao from Shubodayam.
Let us go in, sir.

[reporter #1] Why are you so harsh
towards the public, sir? Sir?

[Subbarao] You might not give a damn
about the people.

At least give a statement, sir.

-Sir! Mr. Chief Minister!
-[reporter #1] Sir!

[reporters clamoring]

-[reporters] Sir, come here!
-[reporter #1] Sir!

What is your intention
behind increasing traffic fines, sir?

[reporter #2] Hope you have noticed
people's hardship in paying these fines.

[reporter #3] Rs. 10,000, 20,000, 30,000.
Why such huge traffic fines, sir?

[reporter #4] How can
a common man pay them?

Have you consulted anyone
before making these decisions,

or have you done it on your own?

[Subbarao] How could you do it, sir?

With conscientiousness.

[upbeat music]

[Bharath exhales]

-Bhaskar?
-Sir?

How do you think she'll look today?

The girl at the bus stop.
What dress would she be wearing?

How do I know, sir?

Guess it, Bhaskar. You are not
going to lose your job over it.

Today is an auspicious day, sir.
It's Sravana Sukravaram.

My wife was dressed
in a traditional silk sari.

If this girl has the same
traditional belief,

she would definitely be wearing
a silk sari, sir.

Mm.

[pleasant music]

-Hey!
-Sir.

Yes!

[Varsha] I said he should look like
Chief Minister Bharath.

What a handsome guy.

I can't take my eyes off him
while watching TV.

How thrilling it would be to have someone
like him in our life or at home.

You just don't understand.

You are too much, Varsha.

-What is too much in that?
-[Vaishali] Thank you.

What's wrong in wishing
for someone like him?

He is a bachelor. Won't he
be looking for a bride soon?

God knows who is destined for him.

Given a chance, will you not marry him?

[Varsha] Will you or will you not?

To be honest, I am okay with the idea.

What about you?
Given a chance, will you let it go?

Hmm.

We will not get that chance.
Now, finish eating.

Given a chance, will you say yes or no?

[ringing]

I will get that.

[phone ringing]

-[phone beeps]
-Hello.

Hello, can I speak to Vasumathi?

-[Varsha] Who are you?
-My name is Bharath.

Which Bharath are you?
Are you Bharath, the Chief Minister?

Hey! I am Chief Minister Bharath.
How did you know?

Huh? Who is this?

You called after eavesdropping
on our conversation, didn't you?

I am chief minister, Bharath.

Don't you dare play pranks!
I will smash your face.

[Varsha] Disconnect the call!

Who is it?

Someone is playing a prank. He is
claiming to be Chief Minister Bharath.

I think it's Seenu. He has been
following Vassu for the past few days.

He would have called after
overhearing our conversation.

-[Varsha] Hmm. Perhaps.
-[phone ringing]

Wait, let me get that.

[Vaishali] Hello.

I am Bharath speaking.
The call was disconnected earlier.

Can I speak to Vasumathi?

Hey, Seenu! I know you're hiding somewhere
nearby and making these prank calls.

If I find you...

What are you talking about?
This is Chief Minister Bharath.

-[groans]
-[phone beeps]

Why are these girls answering
the call and scolding me, Bhaskar?

If you call and say,
"I am the Chief Minister,"

-people will not believe you, sir.
-Hmm.

[in English]
One last try.

[phone beeping]

[phone ringing]

[in Telugu]
Hello, who is this?

I am Chief Minister Bharath.
Can I speak to Vasumathi?

I am Vassu.

Hi!

Look, mister, we were just chatting
about Chief Minister Bharath.

Are you making these prank calls
after overhearing our conversation?

[Vasumathi] I'll complain
to my father if you call again.

Hello. Hello. I understand.

If I say that I'm Chief Minister Bharath,
you won't believe me.

That's my mistake.

[Bharath] Do you have
a telephone directory in your house?

Please check for Andhra Pradesh
Secretariat, and call on our board lines.

When the operator answers
the call, tell her your name.

What happened?

He says he is Chief Minister Bharath,

and that we can cross-check
by making a call to the Secretariat.

He is crossing his limits now.

Let us sort this out
by making a phone call.

To the Secretariat?

[tense music]

Look, it's here.

0-4-0...

[deep breath]

[beeping]

2-3-3...

Is it okay?

-Come on.
-Do it!

-[Vaishali] 4-3-4-0.
-[phone beeping]

[sighs]

[female secretary] Hello.

Hello, madam. My name is Vasumathi.

[female secretary]
Hello, madam. One second.

I'm connecting the call to Chief Minister.

[gasps]
It's the Chief Minister's Office!

[gasps]

[phone ringing]

Hello? Vasumathi?

[happy music]

Uh, hi, sir.

[comical music]

Sorry for the confusion.
It is because I called you directly.

I see you every morning at the bus stop,
while on my way to the Secretariat.

[in English] You look so different.
I mean, in a nice way.

I wanted to say hi to you.
In fact, I want to meet you in person.

How about some coffee?

Sir?

Tomorrow?

[stuttering]
I have to attend my college.

I also need to come to office.
How about 7:30 a.m.? Is that okay?

I will call you after I decide
on the place. Okay?

[Vaishali] What happened?

He is asking to meet over a cup
of coffee tomorrow morning.

He said he will confirm the place.

A coffee date with CM Bharath?

We shouldn't miss this. Let's go.
Is it okay?

-Vassu.
-Daddy.

-Hello, sir.
-Hi, Daddy.

-Hello, dear.
-Hi, sir.

We will leave now, Vassu.

-Bye.
-Bye.

-[Varsha] Morning at 7 o'clock.
-Okay. Okay bye.

Which place would be the best, Bhaskar?

[intense music]

[tires screeching]

He is already here.

[in English]
[security] Madam, please.

[in Telugu]
The Chief Minister has invited us.

-Bharath.
-[in English] Hi, sir. Vasumathi.

I know. And you are?

-Varsha.
-Vaishali.

-Sailaja.
-Hi.

-Please.
-Thank you, sir.

[in Telugu]
What will you have?

[in English]
Coffee.

[in Telugu] Bhaskar says the idlis here
taste really good. I'll go with idli.

[Vaishali] I will have idli, too, sir.

I'm on a diet since yesterday, as my folks
are looking for a suitable match.

[in English]
I'll have juice.

[in Telugu]
Sit down, Bhaskar.

I will place the order, sir.

What do you do?

I am pursuing my final year MBA.

[in English]
What next?

[in Telugu]
Haven't planned anything yet.

Hmm.

Feel free, just like you are
in the bus stop.

[light music]

It really looks nice when you're like that
while in a crowd. You're natural.

To know that you watch us daily
while going in the convoy is shocking.

We can't believe it.

Not all of you.
He looks only at Vasumathi.

[comical music]

We didn't expect our chief minister
to be so handsome, sir!

Being harsh
on traffic rules and fines is great.

But the roads need
to also be well-maintained.

Can the roads be repaired
with the fines collected ?

That's a great idea!

This has been discussed, sir.

The idli tastes good, Bhaskar.

Got it, sir.

Do you find any difference
in the lifestyle abroad and here, sir?

[in English]
A lot.

[in Telugu]
It's two different worlds.

Did you live alone over there?

[in English]
Yeah.

[Sailaja] Girlfriends?

[chuckles]

No.

[lively music]

[Vaishali] After traffic rules,
are you planning something next, sir?

[Bharath chuckles]

[in English]
I don't know.

[in Telugu]
Sir, it's time to leave.

Oh, it's time to go to the assembly.

Time flew so fast. Thanks for coming.

Let's meet again.

We are free, sir. When shall we meet?

Sir should be free, too. I will check
the schedule and let you know.

-Did you pay the bill, Bhaskar?
-Yes, sir.

-Bye.
-[Vasumathi] Bye.

[Vaishali] Bye, sir.

-[Bhaskar] I will take leave, ma'am.
-Hmm.

-[Sailaja] You are too lucky, Vassu!
-[women giggle]

Before starting the session,

I welcome our new chief minister,
Mr. Bharath,

who has stepped into the house
for the first time,

and heartily congratulate him
on behalf of the assembly.

[thudding]

[in English]
[Bharath] Thank you, Madam Speaker.

My dear colleagues
and honorable members, thank you.

Leader of the Opposition,
Mr. Sripathi Rao.

[in Telugu]
Honorable Speaker.

I doubt if this government
and the Chief Minister remember

that this is a democracy.

Looks like he feels this is a monarchy,

as he is honored
with this seat after his father.

The government which needs
to protect the public,

the government which needs
to resolve public grievances,

is victimizing its own people
on the pretext of fines.

[Sripathi] If you cross the signal,
the fine is Rs. 10,000.

If you drive a bit fast,
then it is Rs. 20,000.

And it is Rs. 25,000 for something else.

What is this, Honorable Speaker?

Will you loot people and kill them?

[Mallesh] It is very unfortunate to hear
from you and your party

about looting and saving.

Your men have looted everyone,

from the auto drivers
to Sunday farmer's market.

What you have spared
is the beggar's bowls made of aluminum.

-That's your credibility!
-Hey, stop!

-[Mallesh] That's your credibility!
-Hey, stop!

Honorable Speaker,
he is speaking about me.

-He's talking nonsense about me,
-[Mallesh] How does

-looting from auto and vegetable vendors.
-he know that?

Mr. Mallesh, please sit down.

Let him speak.

In that case,
we will walk out of the house!

Do it!

Do it.

It's time for his daily dose of alcohol,
so let him walk out.

-[laughter]
-[assembly speaker] Silence, please.

-Sir, mind your language!
-Silence, please. Sit down!

Honorable Speaker, what is the need
for walkouts and lockouts?

-I don't understand.
-[assembly speaker] Silence, please!

Stop ranting!

-We don't rant like you do!
-Please maintain silence!

We are decent. You should be ashamed
of your language.

-Mr. Rambabu, please sit down.
-Sit. It's enough. Sit.

Are we all here to listen
to your ridiculous stories?

As people representatives,
we are here to question!

You are not here for that.

But you have come here to exhibit
your expensive sari and jewelry.

Everyone has seen them. Sit down.

[woman #2] Why do you bother
about my sari and jewelry?

-Mind your language. Maintain dignity.
-[woman #2] Keep your dignity.

You must improve
your communication skills.

[assembly speaker]
Members, please sit down.

Members, please sit down.

Mr. Sripathi Rao,
please finish your point.

Honorable Speaker,

I know of a software engineer.

Every morning, he drops his kids
at school and goes to his office.

He cannot afford to be late for the work.

To be on time,

he takes a shortcut,
by riding in the wrong direction.

[Sripathi] The police caught him
and imposed a penalty of Rs. 25,000.

Our question to the government is,
how will he support

his family for the rest of the month?

Leader of the House will speak now.

Thank you, Madam Speaker.

I have heard everything that our honorable
Opposition leader has just said.

[man #5] Cheer him up!

[loud thudding]

[Bharath] One minute, please.

[thudding fades]

Of the newly imposed traffic fines
and the problems faced by the people,

he gave a detailed account.

There is a very simple solution
to resolve this, Madam Speaker.

No one needs to pay any fines.

If they follow the existing
traffic rules perfectly,

they need not pay a fine
of even one rupee.

They can live with their salary happily.

You can cheer for this.

[loud thudding]

You raised your concerns about
a software engineer you know.

That he rode on a one-way and was fined,

and how would he manage
the monthly expenses.

What's the deal
about the monthly salary, sir?

We can get by happily
if we cut down our expenses a little bit.

The bigger issue here is,
what if he gets hit by a vehicle?

His family will face
a lifetime of suffering.

People elect the members of this House

to do good deeds,
not to support their misconduct.

When I came here to attend
my father's funeral,

I was roaming the city
for a couple of weeks.

What I saw and felt then was...

not a single person
was accountable for his actions.

I presume it's called
Javaabudharithanam in Telugu.

I didn't notice the sense
of accountability in anyone on any issue.

I want to bring that back, Madam Speaker.

[Bharath] I want to bring that back.

I was raised in a different society,
Madam Speaker.

In that society, both the government
and the public possess

immense sense of fear and responsibility.

[in English] They are responsible.
They are accountable.

And they have made their lives beautiful.

[in Telugu]
But in our country, we lack cleanliness.

We can do anything anywhere.
There is no quality in anything.

Every law is broken openly
and brazenly without fear.

It is really shocking, Madam Speaker.

To see how a country
with a population of over 100 crores

has such poor governance and discipline.

[Bharath] We are living a miserable life.

Madam Speaker, he insults us
by saying our lives are miserable.

The Chief Minister is insulting
the people of this country.

We strongly object to his statement!

This statement should be removed
from the records, Madam Speaker!

[in English] It's a fact, and it has to be
on record, Madam Speaker!

[in Telugu] To live in a society,
each one of us should have

the sense of fear, responsibility,
and accountability.

If imposing fines won't help...

then I will go to any extent
to bring back these values.

There will be a set of guidelines
and rules.

Everyone should follow them.

If I have enforced harsh decisions,

affecting the common man
who has elected us,

what then if people in service,
businessmen, officials, doctors,

and political leaders commit any mistake?

I leave it to their imagination

what the state can do
to make them comply, Madam Speaker.

If the doubts of all the members
of the House are clarified,

with your kind permission,
I will take my leave, Madam Speaker.

[tense music]

When I enforced strict laws
to impose discipline,

you reminisced the times of the monarchy.

But I only recall my parents...

who punished me for any misconduct
during my childhood.

[intense music]

♪ I will start building
A new era from today ♪

♪ I will strive for the people's welfare ♪

♪ Tireless service
Is the only motivation ♪

♪ I will embrace any toil ♪

♪ I, Bharath ♪

♪ Solemnly assure you ♪

♪ I will be a responsible player ♪

♪ Of the people, for the people
By the people ♪

♪ As a people representative ♪

♪ This is me ♪

♪ This is me ♪

♪ This is me ♪

♪ This is me ♪

[Bharath] Going forward,
the budget details

will be in commonly understood language.

Every allocation of funds
will be dealt transparently.

I will ensure every penny
of the allocated funds reaches the people.

I am also warning all government
contractors,

large or small, every contract
will be open to scrutiny.

The government and public
have the right to every detail.

♪ I am not a king who rules ♪

♪ I am a servant at your service ♪

Can you not take good care
of your police station?

All your transfers
have been well thought out.

Your interests, sensibilities,
and aptitudes have been considered

before moving all of you to new roles,
responsibilities, and departments.

I hope your courage will inspire
other officers as well.

♪ I, Bharath ♪

♪ Solemnly assure you ♪

♪ I will be a responsible player ♪

♪ Of the people, for the people
By the people ♪

♪ As a people representative ♪

♪ This is me ♪

♪ This is me ♪

Under the scanner for several
corruption allegations and scams,

son of the renowned businessman
and Opposition leader, Manohar...

...Is being accused by several NGOs
of illegally acquiring

800 acres of government lands
for his organization.

There are lots of allegations

that you are involved in
several scams and scandals.

Now there is another allegation
that you're involved in a large land scam.

-What's your take on it?
-It has become a fashion

to defame political leaders
and rich people.

But...

rumors say you possess
disproportionate assets--

It is a campaign carried out
by parties and media who dislike us.

Let me tell you one thing.

When you do not earn money,
they call you a moron and a douchebag.

When you work hard and climb the ladder,

they get jealous
and make false accusations.

That's why I don't pay heed
to such slander.

This is a high-profile case
that has grabbed public attention.

You know more about it than I do.

I need a fair and transparent
investigation, Arvind.

Sure, sir.

Sir!

[TV reporter #2] The state government
has handed over to CB CID

the case of Opposition party
leader's son, Manohar.

Over this decision, the political
battleground is set to heat up

in the days to come.

Though, everyone is happy

about the young chief minister,
Bharath's decision,

it is causing an outrage among
political parties and their leaders.

To keep the officials, businessmen,
and contractors in the groove,

Chief Minister Bharath,
who's been taking sensational decisions...

-[phone ringing]
-...is now turning his focus

on political leaders.

-This is the hot topic in the state.
-Hello.

[somber music]

After having his dinner,
he started having difficulty in breathing.

We had to rush him to the hospital.

[stepmom sobbing]

He needs to accept that his dad is gone.

He will be discharged tomorrow morning.

I will stay with Siddharth tonight.
Please go home.

How can you stay?
You are such a busy person.

It's okay. I will stay with him.

Go home with Mom.

I will come home tomorrow with Siddharth.

[somber music]

Hi.

Mom and Manju are exhausted.
They are asleep.

I did not get a chance to spend time
with Dad in my childhood, too.

He was always busy with work.

I missed him a lot.

I used to get angry as well.

When I grew older,
I would hear people praise our father,

that he was a great man.

[in English]
"Your father is a great man.

You're lucky to be his son."

[in Telugu]
I used to get overwhelmed.

Later, I understood
that he was doing a very important job.

More important
than the jobs of our friends' fathers.

[Bharath] A highly responsible job.

[in English]
You know what a complete man is?

Let me get this straight.

[in Telugu]
Not committing any mistake in life,

never hurting anyone,

doing his job perfectly,

and making his life and the life
of the people around him happy.

[in English]
Our dad was that.

He made us proud.

[in Telugu]
You and I should be like that, too.

[in English]
We should make him proud.

I think we can do that.

[in Telugu]
It's late.

Get some sleep.

[dramatic music]

I just heard about Siddharth.
How is he now?

He is feeling better now.

He is fast asleep.
They will discharge him tomorrow.

Why are you staying up?
Someone else could have stayed.

I want to stay with him.

[dramatic music]

[Varada] I still remember you as a child
playing in the yard.

Now I feel proud when people
praise you as a chief minister.

[chuckles]
Good.

-I will leave now.
-Okay, sir.

-Bye.
-Okay.

Um, Bharath?

I am told you have asked for an order
to be issued to transfer some officers.

Please keep a few posts on hold.
I will tell you what to do.

I have assigned all the officers
their posts after a lot of evaluation.

I have signed all the files.

It's okay. Please hold back a few posts.

There are some problems with them.

Just four posts, Bharath.

Finance Secretary, Kurnool SP,
Commissioner, and CB CID.

We will make a decision on these posts
after discussing with the party members.

Aren't they government's servants?

How are these posts related to the party?

I have reallocated the posts purely
on merit, after considerable thought.

[tense music]

They will all be taking charge
by tomorrow evening.

Well...
[clears throat]

I used to make these decisions
when your father was alive.

As the ruling party,
we have to meet some obligations.

I have already taken the decision.

I want to do it my way, this time.

-Okay, at least CB CID--
-Is that post up for bargaining?

You asking me repeatedly
is causing me concern.

Let me do it my way, this time.

[triumphant music]

I got some work at the office.

I will meet you in the evening.

[Bharath] You go and take rest.

Don't go.

[blissful music]

Siddharth will start
speaking normally soon.

Did the doctor say so?

Siddharth told me himself.

[pleasant music]

[in English]
[Bharath] All the council of ministers,

officers and secretaries,

thanks for being here.

This is my first cabinet meeting.

[in Telugu]
I know all the people in this room

are seniors and are experienced.

That's why I thought it's good
to come prepared for this meeting.

It's not a big deal, sir.

All of us have reached
this stage learning step by step.

By the end of this term, you will gain
all the experience needed.

[in English]
Thank you.

[in Telugu] I gathered information
about every department.

And I have some doubts
that are not clarified.

First, education department.

Education department.

Sir.

[foreboding music]

Every year,
the number of student admissions

into government schools
is steeply declining.

Every year, more than 50,000 students
are dropping out of school.

[in English]
Hundreds of schools are shutting down.

[in Telugu] In many schools,
the percentage of students

has come down to a single digit.

I was informed that it is no longer
viable to run these schools.

It is better if we shut down
the remaining schools as well, sir.

I mean, it might decrease
the monetary burden on the government.

Why is this happening?

Uh, I mean, everybody
prefers private schools.

Even in villages, parents want
their children to go to private schools.

Leaving the free education
given in government schools?

Do they like paying lakhs
of rupees to private schools?

The government schools do not provide
good standard of education, sir.

Aren't you the education minister?

[Bhrahmam] Of course, I am, sir.

What are you doing
about the declining standards?

Tell him what we are doing.

People want to admit their children
into English-medium schools, sir.

Is government not interested
in establishing English-medium schools?

[tense music]

[Bharath] Shouldn't the government
work for the people?

Isn't it our duty to fulfill their needs?

[in English]
You know what?

[in Telugu] We can establish
English-medium schools and charge them.

If we charge a minimum fee, I strongly
believe that many students will join.

[in English]
We will look into it, sir.

[in Telugu]
In this academic year,

we will proceed by starting two schools
in every district.

[Bharath speaking English]
We'll start an awareness campaign.

We will multiply the schools next year.

We will look into it, sir.

There's nothing to look into it.

[in Telugu]
What is there to look at? Just do it.

[in English]
Now, coming to the private schools.

[in Telugu] In some schools, they charge
one lakh for fifth standard.

One and half lakh for the sixth standard,
two lakhs for seventh standard,

and it is three lakhs
for the tenth standard.

[sarcastic chuckle]

Can't understand what they teach there.

[in English]
There is this one particular school.

This is off the record, huh.
Off the record.

P.B. High School.

[murmuring]

[indistinct chatter]

[in Telugu] What happened?

All these schools belong
to the Minister of Education, sir.

Para Bhrahmam. P.B. P.B. schools!

The academic standard in our schools
are very high, sir.

Children of several of our party members
are studying in our schools.

[Bhrahmam]
There is a discount for our people, sir.

[Bhrahmam chuckles]

Do you know that education
is non-profitable in our country?

[tense music]

If you turn education into a business
and earn even a single rupee out of it...

it's a punishable offense.

[in English]
How do you say that in Telugu?

"Chatta reetya neram," sir.

Chatta reetya neram.

[in Telugu]
Is that true, sir?

We shouldn't turn
education into a business?

What's this, Para Bhrahmam?
I was not aware of this before, sir!

That means even after collecting
lakhs of rupees as fee every month,

-you are left penniless!
-Yes.

-Mm.
-[Mallesh] What a sacrifice!

Isn't it, sir? What a sacrifice!

I want a strong inquiry
on all the private schools.

Appoint a Fees Regulation Committee, too.
I will personally monitor this.

Yes, sir.

Because education is a basic necessity,

not a weakness to be exploited
for business.

I swear...

I will not spare even a single person.

Andhra Pradesh chief minister, Bharath,
participated in his first cabinet session.

Upon probing the functions
of various sector,

he has initiated a radical change
in the education sector.

He has started an investigation
on the corporate schools and colleges,

that are turning out to be a burden
on the middle-class families.

He is reviving the government schools
and colleges

to bring back their lost glory.

[TV reporter #3] The academic institutions
that are collecting high amounts of fees

against the government rules are being
identified by the government officials.

They are serving them with legal notices,

closing them,
and are filing cases against them.

Also,

the government schools are to be reopened
with English as primary language.

Isn't this Chief Minister
a good person, Dad?

[TV reporter #3 chattering]

He is sincerely trying to bring in
some changes in the society.

Looks can be deceptive.

Politicians are not to be trusted.

[somber music]

He has taken a revolutionary step.

In our country, with its huge population
of middle class and lower middle class,

privatization of education will harm
this nation's progress.

We starve and save money to send
our children to a good convent.

Now, if government schools
provide English-medium education,

our lives will change forever.

Our chief minister has made
a very good decision.

We hope he stands by it and puts an end
to all those who sell education.

You have our complete support, sir!

Good morning, sir.

I have employed the research team
that you asked for.

-Shall I ask them to come and see you?
-I will go myself.

[Bharath] Please.

Sir, Sudhir, Kailash, Rohan,
Vasumathi and Swapna.

[Shrivastav] All of them are preparing
for civil exams, sir.

This research will be helpful
to them as well, sir.

-Sir.
-Yes.

[in English]
Please sit down.

[in Telugu]
For some key issues,

I want the data of different countries,
states, their policies and methods.

-Uh...
-Sir.

Do they have a broadband connection?

-They do, sir.
-Yeah.

-Give them access to old records as well.
-[Shrivastav] Sure, sir.

[in English]
[Bharath] Do they have iPads?

-[Shrivastav] I will arrange, sir.
-[Bharath] Yeah.

["Ide Kalala Vunnadhe"
by Andrea Jeremiah playing]

[upbeat instrumental music]

♪ Oh, my, this looks like a dream ♪

♪ Oh, my god, but this is a fact ♪

♪ He is in my dream ♪

♪ How I believe this? ♪

♪ How do I see him ♪

♪ As my soulmate? ♪

So that no one recognizes you. Hm.

♪ Before I could realize what's going on ♪

♪ A handsome man's eyesight
has swirled me like a tornado ♪

♪ Oh, my! This looks like a dream ♪

♪ Oh, my god! But this is a fact! ♪

[upbeat instrumental music]

[inaudible dialogue]

-Can I speak to Vasumathi?
-And you are?

My name is Bharath, her friend.

Your friend, Bharath.

Hi.

[whispers]
Sir.

[tranquil music]

[tranquil music continues]

You will marry a prince,
and be his princess.

♪ Who can be so lucky? ♪

♪ Good heavens! I am so lucky ♪

♪ I never asked for something
Like this to happen ♪

♪ I would take a lot of time
To come to terms with this truth ♪

♪ Want to shout ♪

♪ And tell this to the world ♪

♪ This is a great news sparkling ♪

♪ In my eyes and dreams ♪

♪ The day people look at me
Like a princess is not far behind ♪

♪ Oh, my! This looks like a dream ♪

♪ Oh, my god! But this is a fact! ♪

[upbeat instrumental music]

Dad, I am about to set up another
4500 MW power station this year.

CB CID officers are here to meet you, sir.

[tense music]

Hello, sir, Arvind Krishna.

Additional DG, CID.

We have started investigations

on the disproportionate assets case
filed against you.

[in English]
I want to investigate this case

in a smooth and transparent manner.

[in Telugu]
I want your support for that.

Whenever required, you are to appear
at the CB CID office.

Please request your supporters
not to disturb the process.

I came over to inform this.

[Arvind inhales]

[sighs]

Pending the investigation, you are not
to leave town without my permission.

You will receive the court order
in a day or two.

[scoffs]

Mm.

See you soon.

[Manohar snickering]

There are been corruption allegations

against Opposition leader's son,
Manohar, for long time.

What is your reaction on the government
handing over this case to CB CID?

This is 100% a cowardly retaliation act
taken by the government.

As we are opposing
all the governments procedures.

[woman #3] They have just re-opened
this case shamelessly.

They have re-opened this case
to silence the Opposition party.

This kind of retaliation acts,
provocative acts

are not good in a democracy.

Whatever might be the intention
of government in opening this case,

it predominately looks like it is
to threaten the Opposition party.

[intense music]

Hello, sir.

What's the progress?

Sir?

The Opposition party leader son's
disproportionate assets

case investigation.

Interesting developments have taken place.

We have also gathered some
important evidences, sir.

Mm-hm.

We will work hard to get the judgment
by the next hearing, sir.

[chuckles]

What's your name?

-Arvind.
-[Varada] Arvind Krishna.

Our party is currently ruling.

If such cases are filed on
the Opposition party leaders,

they would say we are destroying
the Opposition.

Isn't it?

They will gain public sympathy.
Put this on hold for a while.

Sir, we are not pressurized
by the government.

[in English] We are dealing with this case
in a clean and transparent manner.

[in Telugu] We understand,
but the public won't.

Please stop this investigation.

We are supposed to do our duty, sir.

A culprit should be punished.

[thwacks]

[tense music]

Everyone has become so arrogant
in three months?

How were the affairs managed in the past?

Is it not necessary to think
about the pros and cons

before acting on something?

I am answerable for your hasty acts.

There is a family dependent on you.

You have two kids going to school.

When you are in this vulnerable position,
you should have some fear.

You should be rooted to the ground.

[Varada] Stop it.

[ominous music]

The case on the Opposition
party leader' son, Manohar,

is being followed by the entire state.

The high court has delivered a judgment
giving a clean chit.

[TV reporter #4] The court believes
that the defendant CB CID,

which is handling this case
for quite some time,

could not gather proper evidence
to prove it.

While stepping out of the court,
the Opposition leader's son stated,

"Justice always triumphs
and long live democracy."

-Sir, sir!
-What's your opinion on the judgment?

Justice always triumphs
and long live democracy. That's all.

There are lot of other pending cases
in the courts.

This is a mere waste of time.

It is foolish of the government
to file the case,

when they know it can't be won.

All these days he has been lecturing,
this is the way we should be.

He debated about accountability.
Now, what's his stance?

He is just like the other chief ministers.

[men laughing]

[TV reporter #5] Multiple doubts
are arising about the CB CID inability

to come up with a proper evidence
to the court.

[man on TV]
It's our foolishness to believe

that a politician will be punished.

I have never seen that happen
since my childhood.

It's a game between the rival parties.

Even actors cannot compete with them.

Go. Go, man.

[TV reporter #5] Whoever comes to power,
they will not touch the political leaders.

They are a team.

The people and the political analyzers
are expressing their anger on this issue.

[phone ringing]

Hello.

I have arranged for a small tea party
at home in the evening.

All the important guests are coming.

Most importantly,
you should be there, too.

So, do not get engaged in any other work.
I will be waiting for you.

[suspenseful music]

Come, Bharath. We are waiting for you.

[Varada] Sit down.

[intense music]

When you said important people, I thought
you would discuss something important.

Is it for this?

Ever since your appointment,
we have not invited our colleagues home.

I invited everyone
so that we can talk peacefully.

This is not an official meeting.

Let's forget all the hassles
and be free, speak out our hearts.

What will you have?

Hmm?
[chuckles]

Coffee.

[Sripathi] You became popular
in a very short span of time.

It took us years.

You are very fortunate.

In politics, this isn't
a simple achievement.

You interfered in the activities related
to common people,

officials, businessmen, and contractors.

All that is fine.

But interfering in the affairs
of political leaders is not fair.

To save you when we are in power,
and expecting you to save us

when you are in power,
is an implied agreement.

I have heard about gentlemen's agreement,

but this is the first time I am hearing
about such a unique agreement.

We criticize each other publicly.

We disagree and argue over every issue,
as that is our job.

[Manohar] We shout at each other.
We abuse each other.

But deep inside,
we are all of the same ilk.

The common man is on one side,
and we are on the other side, bro.

[snickers]

When it comes to good deeds,
we fight against each other.

And when its dirty deeds,
you say we are all one.

You said people are on one side,
and we are on the other side.

Are we not people? Then who are we?

Perhaps animals.

Son, let us discuss this in harmony.

We will find a solution.

[Mallesh]
We should maintain party's cadre, voters.

We have to maintain our families
and of our supporters as well.

Why should contractors be troubled?

If we start showing numbers in the budget,
we will be ruined! We will end up nowhere.

An MLA's salary is more than two lakhs.

Free bills, free allowances,
free phone, and free house.

What more maintenance do you need?

Oh, no!

We should live with our salaries?

[Mallesh] Should the MLAs and MPs live
with their salaries?

I will resign, sir!

There are many social
organizations to serve people.

But who will take care of us?

[Bhrahmam]
Our job is not a permanent one.

In our tenure in power, if we earn a bit,
we won't be bankrupt later.

[snickers]

For the past 50 years, I've been fighting
on farmer's issues.

I haven't found any solution yet. I was
neither disappointed nor disheartened.

[laughing]

If everything gets solved overnight,
then what happens to our future?

Since the moment I stepped in here,
everyone is worried

about what will happen to us
and our parties.

I was waiting to see if anyone
is worried about the people.

[tense music]

You should be more
than 70 years old, right?

I am 78.

If the temperature rises
by a mere two degrees,

there are high chances
that you might die of a sunstroke.

[Bharath] Then where is your future?

Think of the future
of the next generation and farmers.

Do you think we are idiots
to be in politics all these years?

In spite of your reluctance,
he made you CM ignoring all of us.

Is this how you pay him back?

I, Bharath

as Andhra Pradesh's chief minister,
have taken an oath in the name of God

to provide justice to all people.

[intense music]

Whatever I do or give is for the people.

Promise?

For years together,
we all have made promises.

We promise hundreds of things.
Just hot air.

You think it's hot air?

But, I believe that my promise
will always remain hot in the air.

[laughter]

Then what happened
to your promise in my corruption case?

I have earned thousands
of crores illegally.

I have murdered any person who got
in my way or tried to investigate me.

You handed over the case to the CB CID.

It's over and done.
I am here happy and free.

Who said it is done?

Don't believe anyone who said so.

Bharath. No.

Sometimes in politics,
we encounter such situations.

[intense music]

Instead of saying that he was saved
from this case,

we should say you were saved.

The things you are doing
is increasing the hope

and expectations of the public day by day.

After a certain stage,
they will find even you inadequate.

Then what?

[Varada] What would happen
if you lose in this case?

People's trust in you will vanish.

They will think you are
just another politician.

They would curse for a few days,
and get back to their lives.

They don't have the memory or time.
You will be forgotten.

Be amicable with everyone and enjoy life
as long as you are in power.

By saving such an idiot,
you think you have achieved something?

[grunts]

[glass shattering]

[groaning]

[intense music]

In politics, before doing anything,

you should take a note of all
that is around you.

Then, why didn't you notice
the glass table, bro?

[Varada] Relax. He's so drunk that he fell
on that table. No problem. You can go.

When you make a promise
and stand by your word till the end,

you are called a man.

My mom used to say this
when I was a child.

I think you call it hero
or warrior in Telugu.

It's hero, sir.

Apart from me, I doubt if there is
anyone of that kind in this room.

Soon, I will change all of you

into gentlemen who will stand
by their word.

I swear in the name of God.

[intense music]

[triumphant music]

[tense music]

Sir, here is the entire audit
information on Europe's budget.

What happened in that Opposition
leader's son's case,

and the way the news channels
were blaming you the whole week...

we all really felt very bad, sir.

It's my fault.

I should've known how the system works
here and been more careful and alert.

It's okay. There's always a second chance.

Sir, a few students have been
waiting outside for the past three days.

I don't think they have an appointment.

The security tried but they refused
to leave till they meet you.

-Hello, sir.
-Hello, sir.

We are from Rachakonda
in Rayalaseema, sir.

The world is moving ahead
but our lives haven't moved an inch.

Your party leader, Damu's brother
was our MLA, sir.

By elections, have been declared
on his death.

They have nominated his son this time.

We felt we were rid of a scoundrel,

but he is being replaced
by another from their family.

To share our problems
with our people in the town,

it takes us three hours
to cover three kilometers, sir.

That's how pathetic the situation is.

Despite that,

if we manage to travel all the way
and share our problems, it's of no use.

Anyone who confronts them

will not come back.
They would just go missing.

Their brother and father
are among those who tried.

They couldn't control their anger
and went to confront them.

It's been four years
and there is no trace of them.

[Ramana] Their families are hoping
they will come back someday.

How do we tell them
that the dead will not come back?

These vultures deny us any funds or grains
that the government sanctions, sir.

We feel it's a curse to be born
in that area and are living desperately.

But you have raised
a flicker of hope in us.

We have come all the way to bring
our problems to your notice, sir.

[sobbing]

I don't know anything
about party and election tickets.

When you have so much awareness,
why don't you contest in the elections?

Me?

How can I contest for the MLA's post?

You know each and every problem
of your village and its people.

Who can be a better candidate?

[heroic music]

You said that
you've got used to suffering?

Can't you trouble yourself
a bit more and make your lives better?

Go to your village
and talk to your people.

Ask all the people who want to make
their lives better to join you.

They are scared, sir.

I will stand between you and fear.

It's Rayalaseema, sir.

I am the chief minister of Rayalaseema,
and Raachakonda is a part of it.

It is a known fact that in the current
by-elections in Kurnool district,

senior member Damu's son, Jagadish,

is contesting on behalf
of the ruling party.

It was assumed that the victory
of the ruling party

was a foregone conclusion.

[TV reporter #6] But unexpectedly,
a candidate by the name of Ramana,

is contesting as an independent member.

Chief Minister Bharath is supporting him
instead of the ruling party candidate,

creating chaos across political outfits
and mainly, in the Ruling party.

The party has given the ticket to my son.

The Opposition doesn't have
a proper candidate to contest,

so we were sure of victory.

Now, the Chief Minister is supporting
some independent candidate.

Our CM is against
our own party's candidate.

I can't understand
what kind of politics this is.

People feared facing us in the village.

And today, some insignificant person

has the guts to contest
against us in the elections.

People are becoming fearless
and are laughing at us.

Come.

When your father had contested
for a ZPTC post,

he must have been around 20 then.

Opposing him was Guravaiah,
a big factionist.

When he threatened
your father to withdraw,

your father torched 15 of their trucks.

He warned them
that if they don't stay away,

he would set fire to their houses
and burn them alive.

Five years later,
I made him contest the MP's post.

At that time, when Rayappa,
a powerful village head,

had threatened the village
and your father's followers,

25 of Rayappa's people went missing.

And now, when you are up against
someone who is weak and insignificant,

you are scared
and have come running to me?

Why? Have you become powerless?

Have you mellowed down?

[intense music]

You have to vote without fail, okay?

Will you contest against us?

[grunts]

[groaning]

[Blow]

-[metal clanks]
-[man grunts]

Hey.

We wake up every morning
scared and worried

about who the next victim would be.

Please let go off it.

That's what we have been doing
all these years, Uncle.

The entire world is heading forward.

And here, we believe it's enough

if we survive
with a little food and water.

Damn, we should be ashamed of our lives.

Your wish, my dear.

We have come to tell
that we can't stand by you anymore.

Listen to us, Ramana. You are educated.

Instead of staying here
and fighting against them.

Why don't you go to the city
and find some job?

I have my own house, four acres of land,
and my mother to look after.

How can I leave all this and go like
an orphan looking for work somewhere else?

You are a fatherless child,
so we thought of giving you some advice.

[villager #1] It is up to you now.
Come on, let's go.

[Mukthar] Sir.

-I need a favor, Mukthar.
-[Mukthar] Order, sir.

[Bharath] We need to send a task force
of ten strong policemen

to Raachakonda in Rayalaseema.

As civilians.

They should reach Raachakonda,
mingle with the public.

And ensure independent candidate,
Ramana, is safe.

They should be incognito even to him.

They should maintain a vigil
day and night,

and thrash anyone trying to attack him.

Sir.

[intense music]

[suspenseful music]

[grunting]

[suspenseful music]

[muffled groaning]

Fifteen of our people have been
attacked anonymously.

What's happening?

He is a kid, brother.

He couldn't have done that.
There has to be someone protecting him.

We will find them and kill them.

Call the DSP of Raachakonda.

[intense music]

Why are you taking me this way?
There's no police station on this way.

[helicopter engine whirring]

[intense music]

They should be here any minute.

[foreboding music]

You have openly dared to contest
against me in elections.

[ominous music]

Look at him. He is in Durga Mahal,
standing in front of Damu.

And there is not a tiny bit of fear
in his eyes.

Where does he get this courage from?

[heroic music]

[heroic music continues]

I made him a promise
that I will stand by him.

When I promise,
I will go to any extent to keep it.

It's not a big deal to reach Rayalaseema,

and come to these old ruins
of Durga Mahal.

I heard that you bring people who stand
against you to Durga Mahal and kill them.

What kind of acts are these
in these modern times?

Are you human or an animal?

He will contest against your son
in the elections and even win.

Forget bringing him to Durga Mahal again.

If anyone touches him,
or even makes him fall ill,

I don't know how many years it has been

since a movie was screened
in this Durga Mahal.

But I will show you
and your people an action movie, Damu.

I came here in a flash
without informing anyone.

I've got work to do. I will leave now.

[Damu] You are leaving Durga Mahal alive
only because you are the chief minister.

What?

[scoffs]

You are fortunate to be the chief minister
and have these men protect you,

so you are going back alive,
despite coming to Rayalaseema,

and that, too, to my den.

Before my men have second thoughts,
get your boss out of here.

[tense music]

I need just one more favor, Mukthar.

Sir.

I want to give Damu and his men
a good beating.

Can you give me just ten minutes?

What are you saying, sir?
Why should you fight with them?

[in English]
We should leave, sir.

[in Telugu] Intelligent guy.
He knows his boss is in trouble.

[in English]
Officers, just ten minutes.

[in Telugu]
If I can't protect myself from these guys,

how can I protect my state?

-Mukhtar.
-Sir.

If I leave this place,
I should leave with the confidence

that I've thrashed them.

If anyone even tries to touch you,
within two seconds,

we will shoot them all, sir.

I will smash them without being
touched by even one of them.

Is it okay?

If you are a man, then why ask them?

You should jump in without a thought.

For your sake, we are putting our jobs
and duty at stake and agreeing, sir.

But if anything happens to you, we will
start firing the very next minute, sir.

I will not give you that chance, Mukhtar.

[in English]
Promise!

[voice echoing]

I am not chief minister
for the next ten minutes, Damu.

It is up to you to make the first move.

[laughing]

This is not funny. Don't you think it's
better that you give it a second thought?

Why am I hearing words
instead of your men coming at me, Damu?

[intense music]

[clinks]

[thuds]

[chuckling]

[metal clinking]

[action music]

Good start, sir.

[thumping]

[fight grunts]

[triumphant music]

[thuds]

[action music]

[bones crackling]

This doesn't count
as laying his hand on me, officers!

[grunting]

[groans]

[intense music]

[bones crackling]

[grunts]

[triumphant music]

Nice one, sir!

[triumphant music]

[bone crackling]

[action music]

He is as sharp as the sword in his hand.

[triumphant music]

Where are you going
after seeing all his thrashing? Huh?

Sir, please take Chief Minister with you.

We will never come in his way again.

We will ensure that the elections
happen smoothly.

There are many leaders surviving
by threatening people in these regions.

It's impossible for me to travel to every
village, and go to their movie theaters.

And make them understand
the way you did, Damu.

It will be nice of you

to take the lead
and share your experience with them.

Okay, sir.

It's not enough, Damu.

[intense music]

I swear in the name of God
that I will explain everything in a way

that they will all understand, sir.

-[in English] That's all for now, Mukhtar.
-Sir.

[triumphant music]

[thwacks]

[gloomy music]

Sir, we got a call just now.
It's regarding the chopper.

Weather conditions aren't good.
It's not possible to take off.

We have to spend the night
somewhere here, sir.

You arrived so suddenly,
that we just managed to arrange a bed

for you in this school, sir.

We tried our best, sir.

You didn't.

How did we allow this nexus
of police and politicians to grow?

Excuse me, sir. Some people
from a nearby village want to meet you.

They just want to meet you once.

This is a serious matter.

All of you have to report
to Hyderabad tomorrow.

[all] Greetings, sir!

You traveled a long way and fought
for us, putting your life at stake.

We feel we are connected to you,
so we came to see you.

[villager #2]
There is a fair in our village tonight.

In the past, it was said that a demon
used to come and kill people daily.

Unable to see the sufferings,
the Goddess appeared

and killed the demon.
It's the folklore here.

We don't know whether that story is true,

but we know that the God
who killed our demon is in front of us.

Today is our village fair's
real celebration, sir.

If possible, please attend the fair, sir.
We will all be delighted.

You might be unprepared, so we brought
these clothes woven by us, for you.

If you like them,
please wear them and come.

[light music]

♪ The rucked face of the old grandpa♪

♪ Has glowed with bliss ♪

♪ Glowed with bliss! ♪

♪ The small lamp ♪

♪ In the thatched hut has sparkled! ♪

♪ Has sparkled! ♪

♪ The bell in the Lord Rama's temple ♪

♪ Beside the village community platform ♪

♪ Rings in festive delight ♪

[rustling lightly]

[bell tolls]

♪ The Lord has arrived ♪

♪ The earth has raised the umbrella
Filled with stars of the sky ♪

♪ The Lord has given ♪

♪ A promise sprouting wings
Of a new hope ♪

♪ The lord has arrived ♪

♪ The earth has raised the umbrella
Filled with stars of the sky ♪

♪ The Lord has given a promise ♪

♪ Sprouting wings of a new hope ♪

♪ Take out the sword and hammer
Shovel and spades ♪

♪ Put the sweat of our toil
As a saffron blob ♪

♪ Put the sweat of our toil
As a saffron blob ♪

♪ These tools that help us farm
Are like our gods ♪

♪ Let us worship them then ♪

♪ Let us worship them then ♪

♪ The day our Goddess ♪

♪ Has opened her eyes on Navaratri ♪

♪ The age old darkness has left ♪

♪And the dawn arrived at the right time ♪

♪ The Lord has arrived ♪

♪ The earth has raised the umbrella
Filled with stars of the sky ♪

♪ The Lord has given ♪

♪ A promise sprouting wings
Of a new hope ♪

[lively music]

♪ Earthen walls will speak of
The village peoples' difficulties ♪

♪ Broken roads will speak of
The life stories of the village people ♪

♪ When a festival arrives ♪

♪ Doesn't everyone's heart run
Towards the village ♪

♪ Where they are born and brought up ♪

♪ The real festival is the day ♪

♪ On which we wipe the tears off
From our mother's eyes ♪

♪ This is the Rayalaseema ♪

♪ That sparkled
Like a star once upon a time ♪

♪ If it turns insipid today ♪

♪ Our life would become meaningless ♪

♪ The Lord has arrived ♪

♪ The earth has raised the umbrella
Filled with stars of the sky ♪

♪ The Lord has given ♪

♪ A promise sprouting wings
Of a new hope ♪

[lively music]

♪ We have a hundred
Skilled handicraft workers here ♪

♪ It is in their sweat blobs
That every village sparkles ♪

♪ These handsome workers
Glow by the sunshine ♪

♪ And sparkle in the shower of rain ♪

♪ Are they born any lesser? ♪

♪ They have every right
For a privileged life ♪

♪ Instead of just singing a lullaby ♪

♪ That villages are the roots ♪

♪ We should give proper support ♪

♪ To these striving generations ♪

♪ The Lord has arrived ♪

♪ The earth has raised the umbrella
Filled with stars of the sky ♪

♪ The Lord has given ♪

♪ A promise sprouting wings
Of a new hope ♪

[instrumental music]

In the Rayalaseema by-elections that are
eagerly awaited by the entire state,

independent candidate, Ramana,

has won, defeating
the ruling party's candidate

by a huge majority of 35,000 votes,

and created a sensation
in the state politics.

[TV reporter #6] Despite coming
from a poor family

and not having
any political experience...

I have seen many chief ministers
in my period of service.

I came to a conclusion that it doesn't
matter to us whosoever is elected.

But here is one...

who is concerned about you, me,
and about everyone like his own people.

I thought he was a political leader.

But he is a leader.

[indistinct chatter]

Did we make a mistake by making him CM
instead of letting him go?

[Varada] We have no control over him.

We don't know what changes
he might bring in the future.

[ominous music]

Did Chief Minister Bharath divert
his attention towards villages?

Yes.

[TV reporter #7]
Unsure when and which district

the Chief Minister will suddenly visit,

all the MLAs and ministers
are in panic in the state.

-Let's go to Borivali.
-Okay, sir.

Agriculture is in a sorry state, sir.
No one is ready to solve our problems.

The world is moving ahead
in all fields and in all aspects.

Even in agriculture.

But here, we are not making any efforts
to know about or implement new ideas.

If you live in ignorance forever,

even this world will feel sorry
and forget you, mister.

I will introduce an agricultural division
in your Panchayat office,

and ensure that the latest technology
is at your disposal.

It's very difficult to go to the hospital
if we are sick after dusk, sir.

What does "after dusk" mean?

In the late evening
when it's dark after the sunset, sir.

There is neither the doctor nor medicines.

How far is the primary healthcare center
from here?

-Sir...
-It's 7 km from here, sir.

Call the doctor of that center.

[phone beeping]

Hello, sir.

The Chief Minister has arrived
unexpectedly Chidambaram.

Come here immediately.

He's not scared of you, officer.
He must be very close to you.

Sir?

Are you like this with all the doctors?

-Suspend him as soon we reach Srikakulam.
-Okay, sir.

Sir?

[intense music]

Hello, sir. I am Dr. Chidambaram, sir.

A PHC doctor should always be
within the area limits, right?

Then what are you doing in Srikakulam?

Actually, my children's education...

And what about their lives?

I think medical practice
in Srikakulam must be good.

You need not come even once
a week, Doctor.

[in English]
You are dismissed.

[stammers]

[in Telugu] I will appoint
a new doctor for the hospital.

You will not face any more problem.
Even after dusk, sir.

[pleasant music]

♪ I gave my promise to this earth ♪

♪ I will keep it till the end of life ♪

♪ To the dreams crushed at the bottom... ♪

We are managing it somehow
without falling down.

I will be of support to you.

Okay, sir.

♪ What is the use of these positions
that don't provide strength? ♪

♪ I, Bharath ♪

-I want to see our ripened crop.
-♪ Solemnly assure you ♪

♪ Will be a responsible player ♪

♪ Of the people, for the people,
By the people ♪

♪ As a people representative ♪

♪ This is me ♪

♪ This is me ♪

♪ This is me ♪

♪ This is me ♪

[in English]
Human brain.

What do you know about human brain?

Human brain is made up of three parts.

Cerebrum, cerebellum, medulla oblongata.

In which school are you studying?

I'm studying

in Zilla Parishad English-Medium
High School, Akkireddypalli.

[lively music]

[in Telugu]
For the past few days,

I've been visiting villages
all over the state.

I have come to understand
their problems and issues.

On the whole, what I understood is...

each village has its own
unique set of problems.

One village needs a school, one village
needs a library, and another needs roads.

And one village, Madam Speaker...

requested a crematorium, so that
they could properly cremate their dead.

One village has water issues,
another has mosquitoes problems.

One village wanted their ponds dredged.

Each village has its own needs.

We cannot address all these problems
at the same time, Madam Speaker.

At the same time,

it is hard to address particular needs
of about 23,000 villages sitting here.

After a discussion with various
financial specialists and experts,

I have arrived at a simple solution.

[in English]
Local governance.

[in Telugu]
Self-governance.

The state's budget is more
than two and half lakh crores.

If we can allocate 5 crores per year
to each of the 23,000 villages,

villagers can solve
their problems themselves.

They need not rely on anyone else.

[thudding]

If the people of every village sit

and discuss their problems
among themselves,

and arrive at a consensus,

their funds will be released immediately.

Chief Minister, what is the meaning
of giving their money back to them?

And what do we do here,
twiddling our toes?

Giving them money during elections,

and giving them money now,
what kind of schemes are these?

Mr. Sudhakar, please switch off
the camera for a while.

We are unable to express
our inner frustrations openly.

Sir, only we should
address their problems.

They are the masses
and we are their leaders.

You should keep that in mind.

The villages are very far away
from here, sir.

Too far, for their problems to be heard.
Too distant to be seen.

Sir, this is not fair, sir.

If you give 5 crores to each village,
how will you run the state, sir?

If we allocate 5 crores per village
to all the 23,000 villages,

it comes to 1,15,000 crores.

All the villages have been covered.

Half the budget will remain
and governance, too, becomes easy.

So, will you change the
Constitution and Law?

No one has done that till now.

Do you think they all are fools?

This idea would never have cropped up
if all of us had done our duties, sir.

In the past 70 years,

there has been no change in either
villages or in the lives of the villagers,

other than waiting and hoping that those
they voted for will solve their problems.

Nothing has happened, sir.

So?

You want to give the money back?

You are the only leader who is a shirker,

asking people to manage
their lives or rot.

[man #6] What kind of leader are you, sir?

A great man quoted...

"Building a society
that doesn't need a leader

is the true attribute of a leader."

[in English]
I strongly believe that.

And I will try to make it happen.

[in Telugu] Madam Speaker,
this is 100% entirely foolish!

I strongly oppose this proposal

which puts the entire state's future
in jeopardy.

We are walking out!

Come. Come. Let's go.

What kind of CM is he?

-[man #7] Come. Let's all go.
-[man #8] It's our fate.

[woman #4] His governance is like
a mad man's governance.

"Self-governance." It seems! Let's go.

[man #8] What a candidate he is?

It's like a mad man having fun.

[Bharath] I'm gonna introduce this scheme
in the budget, in the coming week.

It doesn't matter
if anyone approves or not.

From this year onwards,

we will make a beginning
of self-governance in every village!

Another new chapter
in the Andhra Pradesh's state politics.

CM Bharath has taken a revolutionary
decision to release a fund 5 crores

per year to every village.

This year, out of the 5 crore funds
released,

we have the right to decide
which are the issues to address.

If we all gather near the temple
day after tomorrow

and decide which problem
has to be solved first,

we can start working on it.

We can decide where to spend the 5 crores
allocated to our village this year.

One, we will repair the route
that leads to Kothhapadu.

Two, we will get ten computers
and provide internet in our library.

Are all those necessary?

It's our wish.
We have decided all this together.

Have a tea and leave.

[crowd] We approve it! We approve it!

[Mallesh] Sir, before coming here,
I told my wife,

"My dear! They have introduced
self-governance in the villages.

If there are any issues,

money will be given to them directly,
there is no need for a fellow like me.

Then what work do I have?

I can help you in household work
and chat with all day long."

That is what I told my wife, sir.

Few years back, at my whim, I had
distributed around ten ration cards.

[Damu] They thought their leader
did something great.

A road that leads to town
from our area was unusable

and riddled with pot holes
for years together.

I had that road repaired.

These foolish people spoke
about it for years.

Now without any trouble, if all the roads,
schools, and temples are taken care of,

God knows, forget paying respect to us.
They will treat us like street dogs.

Why do you feel bad
being compared to dogs now?

If you had used your brains then,
and had compromised,

either of us would have got that!

Things wouldn't have gone this far.

You realize it
only when the pain is in your ass!

He is experiencing labor pains
now like a pregnant lady.

NAVODAYA PARTY

He has become a God in people's eyes.

It is not that easy now to sack him.

Sir, if you are also scared like us,
imagine what's our situation.

Why be scared? Isn't he human, too?

Won't he commit any mistake at all?

A small mistake, is enough.

[light music]

I made cheese from fresh milk
that came from my village.

It's very tasty.

[in English]
I'll have it later.

Okay.

[in Telugu]
Sit down.

[blissful music]

So, shall I leave?

Please stay a little longer.

Mm. Okay.

[romantic music]

Shall I leave now?

Please stay a little longer.

[romantic music]

It's time my dad comes home.
Shall I leave?

[light music]

Why don't you stay longer?

Forever.

[romantic music]

["Vasumathi" by Yasin playing]

♪ My lady love who sparkles
Like a deodar cedar sculpture ♪

♪ Oh, Vasumathi, Vasumathi ♪

♪ I've turned into romantic poet, Shelley
Because of you ♪

♪ Oh, Vasumathi, Vasumathi ♪

♪ Oh, my! Surrounded on all sides
By your dreams ♪

♪ I have become an island of love ♪

♪ If you invite me
By holding hand in hand ♪

♪ I'll follow you like a manacle
Of flowers for hundred years ♪

♪ Come to me, my beautiful harmonica ♪

♪ My lady love who sparkles
Like a deodar cedar sculpture ♪

♪ Oh, Vasumathi, Vasumathi ♪

♪ I've turned into romantic poet, Shelley
Because of you ♪

♪ Oh, Vasumathi, Vasumathi ♪

[instrumental music]

♪ Shall I negotiate with the sun?
Shall I speak and change moon's heart ♪

♪ And increase the total hours in my day
Just for you? ♪

♪ Shall I arrange a palanquin
As big as a plane? ♪

♪ Shall I tour along with you
Beyond these planets? ♪

♪ Shall I change the space
To be a bit romantic just for you? ♪

♪ Shall weave garlands of lightning
And gift you one per second? ♪

♪ Shall I make a ring out of rainbow
And set it on your ring finger? ♪

♪ My lady love who sparkles
Like a deodar cedar sculpture ♪

♪ Oh, Vasumathi, Vasumathi ♪

♪ Ole, ole, ole, Vasumathi
Ethereal Vasumathi ♪

♪ Oh, my god! You have given permission
Before even I requested ♪

♪ You are my thousand crores gift ♪

♪ Run towards me
And come close, dear wife ♪

[instrumental music]

♪ Shall I search for a peaceful island
And plant a small beautiful flower plant ♪

♪ Call it with your name and nurture it
With all my love ♪

♪ Shall I make your lip signet as a doll
And wear it as a necklace on my neck? ♪

♪ So that it always does cute gossiping
With my heart ♪

♪ In every coming birth
Shall I follow you as your lover? ♪

♪ Shall I put a request to the Creator ♪

♪ To create another world for us? ♪

♪ My lady love who sparkles
Like a deodar cedar sculpture ♪

♪ Oh, Vasumathi, Vasumathi ♪

♪ I've turned into romantic poet, Shelley
Because of you ♪

♪ Oh, Vasumathi, Vasumathi ♪

♪ Ole, ole, ole, Vasumathi
Ethereal Vasumathi ♪

♪ Oh, my god! You have given permission
Before even I requested ♪

♪ You are my thousand crores gift ♪

♪ Run towards me
And come close, dear wife ♪

[foreboding music]

Sir, we got some information
through Intelligence.

The Chief Minister
is roaming around with some girl.

[Shrivastav] I think they are seeing
each other.

The girl's father is a head constable
in Chanda Nagar police station,

and she is in MBA graduate.

She is working as a research assistant
in the Chief Minister's office.

As soon as we have more information
about her, we will update you, sir.

[bicycle bell ringing]

ROMANCE IN PENTHOUSE

[ominous music]

ROMANCE

[beeps]

[intense music]

[beeps]

[dings]

[phones beeps]

A revolutionist who has opened
a new chapter in politics.

This is the picture of our chief minister,
Mr. Bharath, yesterday.

[TV reporter #8]
Nothing is permanent in politics.

There's a rumor that the state's CM
is having an affair with Vasumathi.

Not only that he has got her
a job in the Secretariat,

but that he has also misused power.

[TV reporter #9] These are the rumors
being spread about Mr. Bharath.

[TV reporter #10]
She's the daughter of a head constable

working in state police department.

People are shocked by the news

of the state's Chief Minister's illicit
affair with college student, Vasumathi.

He kept her with him by giving her
a job in the state secretariat too.

He has misused his position
and his power

is what is being discussed
all over the state.

They are demanding an answer for this.

[tense music]

[reporter #5] He has come.
Come on, come on.

-Cover from this side.
-Sir! Sir!

[clamoring]

[overlapping dialogue]

What's that poor girl's fault?

He is a smart looking guy and also the CM.

[woman #6] If he tempts us, Kathyayini,
or even I will fall for him.

[woman #7] My character
is not so weak, dear.

-Don't shout with your big mouth.
-[man #9] Yes. One Second. Yes.

[woman #7] Yeah, I have seen
lots of these kind of things.

I thought you are well-educated
and intelligent.

You are a girl after all.

[muffled sobbing]

Didn't you think
how our lives will be affected,

if you get involved with big people?

[Vasumathi's dad] What, dear?

We should only hope for...

better results from
a great leader like him.

But to believe you can
share his life is very wrong, dear.

It is wrong.

We are middle-class families.

Even our neighbors don't know
what's happening in our lives.

Now, we are exposed to the whole world.

That, too, immorally.

[whimpering]

He has charged us with fines
saying we committed mistakes.

And what has he done now?

Come on. Let's not make it ugly.
It's his personal issue.

He spoke about morals,
but in the end, he is a lustful guy.

Making the office
a romantic spot is the highlight.

[laughing]

[gloomy music]

Latest breaking news.

Bharath has resigned as the chief minister
with immediate effect on moral grounds,

handing over his resignation
letter to the Governor.

It appears that the Governor has also
accepted his resignation immediately.

There is news that, in a few hours,

the senior most member
in the state politics,

and one of the founder members
of Navodaya Party, Mr. Varadarajulu,

will be taking the oath
as the new chief minister.

I...

I, Varadaraju...

"I will bear full faith and loyalty
towards the constitution of India."

-[reporters] Sir! Sir!
-I will protect the sovereignty of India.

What's your comment on the present
political scenario in the state?

[Subbarao] You were always reluctant
to become the chief minister,

and have suddenly agreed
to the same post. Why this change of mind?

You all know the answer.

I don't know whether it is good or bad.

But I always felt that that there is
a thorn in the chief minister's chair.

I never thought I would embrace it
in my life.

But I had to, for the sake
of the state and the party's future.

Hello.

I am trying to call Vassu continuously.

Their phone is out of order.

Their house is locked.
I need to talk to her.

[woman on phone] Vassu's family
have left for their hometown.

She just called
from the railway station, sir.

[intense music]

Hey, it's Chief Minister Bharath.

-Is that him?
-Yes.

Why is he here?

[intense music]

Vasumathi has not done
anything wrong, sir.

Why are you leaving for a mistake
that wasn't committed?

But the damage is huge, sir.

Fortunately, we are leaving just the city.

Vasumathi and I are in love.

I am not bothered what this world thinks.

I want to marry her and leave for London.

We are a middle-class family, sir.

What the world thinks
about us matters most.

By sending her with you...

I don't want to make
that false rumor true, sir.

[somber music]

[train horn honking]

It's time for the train to depart.

You should get down, sir.

I always used to speak
about accountability and answerability.

[in English]
You are accountable for a laugh.

[in Telugu] Wherever you are,
however long it takes, I'll wait for you.

[gloomy music]

I came to take two of Dad's books.

I am going to London next week.

I just wanted to let you know
before I leave.

I have not done anything
that brings shame to his name.

I tried every second to work hard
like him, to meet his aspirations.

You have done far better than him.

Your father was a very good person.

Whether the people were happy or not,

whether he was doing
enough for them or not...

These thoughts always bothered him.

But ever since you have arrived,

there is only happiness being seen
and heard all around.

I came into this home
to be the mother you needed.

But I know
that I could never fill that space.

But you...

You were there for my child
when he was facing the agony...

of losing his father.

Even though you are younger than me.

[dramatic music]

Your father used to treat everyone
like his family.

Now, they also feel
like you are their family.

Yes, sir.

I have worked as a personal secretary
to so many people,

but I've never felt as close to them, sir.

Because of you,
our children are getting good education.

If they are to grow up
and enter a better society,

you should be there to build it, sir.

BHARATH SPEAKS TO THE MEDIA
FOR THE FIRST TIME

AFTER HIS RESIGNATION FROM THE CM'S POST

Don't know what this meeting is for?

How can he deny anything
after being so obvious?

[people murmuring]

[man #10] He is coming.

What's your comment
on your affair with Vasumathi?

Did she use to visit you often?

Did you give her a job
to have romance in the office?

And who's that girl?

Please be patient for ten minutes
so that I can answer all your questions.

Be silent for ten minutes.

My tenure as the state's chief minister
was for 8 months and 13 days.

That's not a short period.

If you have authority in your hands
for eight months,

do you know what can be done?

Our people who don't follow
the traffic rules

or any other rules
and live unruly lives...

[snaps]

...can be disciplined just like that.

The past glory of our government schools
which are ready to be closed...

[snaps]

...could be brought back just like that.

All the contractors, officers, and doctors
lacking quality and responsibility...

[snaps]

...could be controlled just like that.

Irrespective of the ruling party...

the leaders who say this law and order
is for only public but not for them,

and can't stop their illegal activities,
these bad leaders...

Sorry.

These bad corrupt idiots...

Do you know how can we scare them?

[snaps]

Just like that.

[Bharath] Once they come into power...

they forget that they are serving people.

These rowdy leaders who live
by threatening people could be...

taught a lesson at their own place.

The unheard grievances
of the villages for years...

can be addressed then and there,
without crossing the village premises.

Such real democratic power
can be given to them...

[snaps]

...just like that.

I like admitting anything unknown to me
by saying, "I don't know."

[in English] But for the first time
in my life, I can confidently say this.

I know!

[in Telugu] If being in authority
for just 8 months and 13 days

can achieve all these...

imagine then when in authority
for five years or ten years,

how many wonders can be accomplished.

[in English]
I know this.

[in Telugu]
I think all this is of no use to you.

What's happening in my personal life,
I think, is of more importance to you.

That girl's name is Vasumathi.

-That girl in your office--
-[in English] I'm not done yet!

[intense music]

Vasumathi is a middle-class girl.

[Bharath] A good girl.

Like the daughter many of you have.

She is a normal girl
who dreamed of marrying a good guy,

so that her life
will be happy and content.

I liked Vasumathi
the very moment I saw her.

I lost my mother when I was a child,
and tit left an empty space in my life.

When Vasumathi came into my life,
there has been some kind of...

happiness.

[Bharath] In fact...

whenever she was beside me,
I have worked with doubled enthusiasm.

The lady who did so much to me...

I wanted to look after her
like a golden doll, but I couldn't.

All because of you!

[tense music]

You are all shameless.

[Bharath] All of you!

Shall I tell another thing
about that girl?

Even after knowing that I love her
and intend to marry her,

she used to call me sir!

Even when I marry her,
she might still call me sir.

That is the kind of respect she gave
to the chair and to the office.

But you, you called her
something else, didn't you?

In the Pent house, what's that? Yeah!

"Romance in Pent House."
This was written by some elderly man.

I don't know if you have a daughter, sir.

If you do,

can you write something about her life
with her husband in their bed room,

Mr. Shubodayam Subbarao?

You write this crap and print them
in another 200 newspapers

just so you can increase your ratings!

It is about two lives, sir.

If you feed your family by writing stories
that hurt people's feelings,

then that food
is not good for your health.

[intense music]

Your week-long interest and enthusiasm
about me and Vasumathi,

if you focused those on your own problems,

your lives would have been better
just like that.

[Bharath] But if you don't want
to change your lives...

then these leaders you have elected
are always with you.

You can live and die miserably like this.

You may proceed asking questions.

Thank you.

[whooshing]

-[Subba] Greetings, sir.
-Hey, Subba Reddy. How are you?

I'm fine, sir.

Who are you? What do you want?

[all] We are the voters
of your constituency, sir.

Oh, are you?

We voted you to power for five years,

but we've got nothing in return.

The CM is the one who gave us results,
but we don't have the right to elect him.

-Why?
-The right to choose the CM is ours.

We want Bharath as our CM and no one else.

Without thinking about votes
and any selfish gains,

he worked courageously to meet our needs.

[voters chanting]
Yes!

[man #11] He strived for the villagers
to lead a good life

like the people in the cities.

[man #12] He didn't do
any corrupt things unlike you.

We don't care how you'll do it,

but you better go immediately to Hyderabad
and make him our CM once again.

If you don't,
we swear in the name of our village deity,

we will never let you set foot
in the village again.

[crowd chanting]
Make Bharath as CM again!

[ominous music]

[all] Greetings, sir.

Why did you call for this urgent meeting?

What happened?

The condition of the constituency
is worsening day by day, sir.

The people want to elect their CM
like they elected their MLAs.

[politician] Yes, sir.

If we visit the constituency,

everyone will be questioning
why we removed Bharath.

Is the CM's post a seat in a bus
for anyone to just hop on and hop off?

This is what the people are talking.
This is the sentiment of the public, sir.

Everyone is scared to speak their mind
in front of you, sir.

For the time being, you need to step down
and reinstate Bharath as the CM

to settle the issue in the state, sir.

[intense music]

Though hard to digest...

the sooner you do it, the better.

-Hi, Arvind.
-Hello, sir.

How are you? Sit down.

You have trusted me and handed over
a very important case to me.

But I bowed to pressure
and let you down badly.

Because of my poor performance,
I made you lose, sir.

[chuckles softly]

[Arvind] I have been wanting
to meet you earlier.

But I could not bring myself to face you.

Your trust in us motivated me and my team
to start a personal investigation.

We soon came to know of a freelance
investigative journalist, Mitra,

who had a lot of information
about this case.

[Arvind] He is scared of someone.

And now he is hiding in a small village
near Berhampur in Odissa.

[Arvind] The shocking news is,

he believes that there is a mystery
surrounding your father's death.

[intense music]

Sir, do you know where this guy lives?

-That house over there, sir.
-That house? Okay.

Sir?

How did you know I live here?

[Mitra] Sir.

A senior investigation journalist...

hiding in some other state. Why?

Late CM Sri Raghavaram...

my father, apparently met you

just a few days before his death
regarding some important issue.

After that, you went missing.

Why?

[sighs]

We have been hearing allegations about...

the Opposition party leader's son's
disproportionate assets.

No one has taken any action
against it so far,

not even a case was filed.

[in English] So, out of curiosity,
I decided to investigate on my own.

[in Telugu] He has a partner
in the illegal properties he has acquired.

[intense music]

It's none other than your dearest friend,
Nanajee, aka Mr. Varadarajulu.

What are you talking?

Do you know who you're talking about?

Sorry, sir.
Even I didn't believe this was possible.

But I started digging deeper.

I found out that Nanajee has been
helping them do their dark deeds.

A senior government official conspiring
with a senior person from the Opposition

and entering into a partnership
for their evil deeds.

[in English]
It's unimaginable, sir.

[Mitra] It's a rare and deadly combo.

Here is the evidence, sir.

We will be waiting for your action, sir.

Within a few days of our meeting, he died.

His sudden death,
no postmortem, and hurried cremation,

everything appeared very suspicious.

I fled the state as it seemed unsafe
for me to live there anymore.

[intense music]

All my information
and evidence are in this drive.

[Mitra] If you have come all the way here,
they must surely have followed you.

I should also leave
this place immediately.

If they know that you have met me,
your life could be in real danger.

[Mitra] Be careful, sir. Leave quickly.

[intense music]

[foreboding music]

-Sir!
-[gunshot]

[groans]

[clamoring]

[gunshot]

[tires screeching]

[suspenseful music]

[groans]

[engine starts]

[tires screeching]

[tires screeching]

[tires screeching]

[intense music]

They are following us, sir.
Can we escape? There are so many of them.

Better to chase them away
than try to escape, Mukhtar.

[heroic music]

Hey, run him over!

[shatters]

[tires screeching]

[crashes]

[tires screeching]

[tires screeching]

[thuds]

[groans]

[groans]

[thuds]

-[thumps]
-[groans]

-[thumping]
-[groaning]

-[yells]
-[thuds]

[thuds]

[thwacks]

[man #13] Sir, I don't know anything.

Please, let me go, sir.

I will take everyone who is still alive
in the ambulance and leave.

Okay, I will let you go.

But I know a lot of people like you
are still waiting for me at many places.

To stop in all those places and fight,

I doubt I could get
another spot like this.

So, if you inform everybody to come here,

I will finish them before dusk,
then go deal with the person who sent you.

[cell phone ringing]

[intense music]

[panting]

[engine starting]

[intense music]

[tires screeching]

[foreboding music]

[men yelling at a distance]

[suspenseful music]

[dramatic music]

[triumphant music]

-[metals clanking]
-[men groaning]

[dramatic music]

You are our god who has given us a life.

We promise that we will not spare anyone
who harms you.

Wherever they are...

we will hunt them all down!

Please move on, sir.

["The Song of Bharath"
by David Simon playing]

♪ Oh, leader, we stand for you ♪

♪ Together, all along the way ♪

♪ Our breath has become a movement ♪

♪ In exchange for your goodness ♪

♪ The name Bharath ♪

♪ Is the life of our hearts ♪

♪ We make this promise ♪

♪ In this fight for truth
We will stand by you like soldiers ♪

♪ For you ♪

♪ For you ♪

♪ For you ♪

♪ For you ♪

[footsteps approaching]

[intense music]

NAVODAYA PARTY

I know you must have been waiting
for a different news.

You might have sent more than 100 people.

But there are thousands
of people between them and me.

I don't think they spared
even one of your men.

-Bharath, I have--
-What you did is not shocking.

You made me the CM
with your own ulterior motives.

You thought you could control me...

but I gave you sleepless nights,
ignoring you in all state matters.

After all this,
if we stop judging what you did to me...

there is still a valid reason
for your anger.

[Bharath] I can understand.

Forty-five years of friendship.

Everyone believes Raghavaram
and Varadaraju are one.

But that's not true.

They are not alike. They are different.

[foreboding music]

Just tell me once that this bond
was true and not a lie...

and I will go away this very minute.

It's your father who thought it was a lie.

We dreamed of serving the people
ever since we were young.

To serve, we needed to be in power,
so we started a political party.

But to bring the party to power,
you need money.

You might need to do
a whole lot of black deeds.

To stay in power, you need to crush
some people and embrace others.

Without giving this a thought,
your father began suspecting me.

He planned to lock me up.

I couldn't let that happen.

[heart monitor beeping]

[foreboding music]

I have been trying to meet you
for the past 40 days.

I was told that you refused.

Forty years of friendship.

Don't you feel bad
to suddenly turn your face away from me?

An unknown person came
and told you things about me...

but you pretended like you knew nothing.

Then, you planned to file cases against me
and have me locked up.

I may be corrupt, a rogue,
but I'm your best friend.

Won't you forgive your dearest friend
if he commits a mistake?

What kind of politics is this?

You thought you had authority.

But didn't you know that your life
is entirely under my control?

I thought of making attempts to come
and justify myself to you.

But I already knew
that you would not listen to me.

So, I had to do this.

I am responsible
for bringing you to this condition.

[intense music]

[Varada] I didn't have any other choice.

For many days now,

I have been injecting poison
into your body instead of medicines...

with the help of your doctor.

[tense music]

First to paralyze your legs,
then your hands...

and finally, to paralyze your mouth.

I will increase your dose today
to permanently relieve you from all this.

[intense music]

Your time is up, Raghava.

At least try to be loyal
in your next life.

Goodbye.

[ominous music]

[suspenseful music]

He was a friend to me
before he became your father or a leader.

My pain was inconsolable,
but I could not help it.

Look, you have experienced
a lot in life beyond your age.

[Varada] You are an intelligent man.

I hope you have the ability to decide
what's wrong and what's right.

You say, to do good,
you have to be in authority.

But you say to be in authority,
you have to do bad deeds.

[scoffs]

What is this theory?

You think you've reached great heights
by doing all of this.

But unfortunately,
you have stooped very low.

To conceal one mistake, you did another.

To conceal that, you did another mistake,
and then another.

You finished everything
before I came down here for the funeral.

You have done many mistakes
that are unforgivable.

[Bharath] Everybody are waiting for you
with full evidence.

[Varada] Bharath!

I am like a father to you.

Don't expose me to the world as a rogue.

I will make you CM once again!

I will stay away from politics forever.

[Varada] Leave me. Please.

You want me to become like you?

[scoffs]

Even now,
you still don't understand me completely.

The first thing that comes to my mind
when I sit in that chair,

is my promise and accountability.

The world should know all your lies.

After all this, I know it is difficult
to reveal your real face to the world.

With your experience,
you decide what is best for you.

Your end should be a message
for the future generations.

[triumphant music]

NAVODAYA PARTY

I, Bharath...

solemnly swear
that I will bear full faith and loyalty...

towards the constitution of India
which is by ordinance established...

that I will protect the sovereignty...

and integrity of India...

as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

[Bharath] I will fulfill my duties
with dedication...

and conscientiously discharge my duties

without fear...

or favor...

affection or ill will.

[Bharath] I will follow
the constitution and the law...

-[crowd cheering]
-...to protect all people and do justice.

I swear in the name of God.

[triumphant music]

THE GOAL OF A REAL LEADER

IS TO FORM A SOCIETY
THAT DOESN'T NEED A LEADER.

♪ I will start building
A new era from today ♪

♪ I will strive for the people's welfare ♪

You said the rumors about Vasumathi
and me should not become true.

But a beautiful truth
should not be turned to a lie, sir.

We've come to ask for Vasumathi's hand
in marriage for our son.

All of you know him better than me.

No other girl is as lucky as Vasumathi.

♪ I, Bharath, solemnly assure you ♪

♪ I will be a responsible player ♪

♪ Of the people, for the people
By the people ♪

♪ As a people representative ♪

This journey to your village
from Hyderabad...

was the most difficult journey in my life.

Every second, I was longing to see you.

This is my favorite sari.

Please wear it, and let's leave quickly.

[villager #3] Sir.

With the funds granted to our village
and without the help of any leader,

or an officer, we have started
to build a lake by ourselves.

While returning, if you and madam
can stop by to take a look,

we will all be delighted, sir.

[triumphant music]

♪ I am not a king who rules ♪

♪I am a servant at your service♪

♪ This is the meaning of authority ♪

♪ And I will do my work
To make you know about it ♪

♪ I, Bharath ♪

♪ Solemnly assure you ♪

♪ I will be a responsible player ♪

♪ Of the people, for the people
By the people ♪

♪ As a people representative ♪

♪ This is me ♪

♪ This is me ♪