Plot
During 1857, the Indian subcontinent is in the grips of a widespread revolt against the rule of the British East India Company. The city of Jhansi is under siege by the British, and the defending soldiers begin to waver upon seeing that they are outnumbered. However, their queen, Rani Lakshmi Bai, motivates them by telling the tale of the rebel who started their war ten years ago: Narasimha Reddy.
Reddy was born to the chief of Uyyalawada and his two wives who are the daughters of Nossam's chief. He defied death after being born still and coming to life, and is believed to be blessed by God with gifted abilities and has demonstrated athletic and acrobatic skills from a young age. One day, a teenage Reddy rides past an execution conducted by the British, and his grandfather explains the predicament faced by villagers under the rule of the East India Company. Reddy vows to retaliate and learns combat and philosophy under sage Gosayi Venkanna. 25 years later, Reddy gathers several fallen chiefs and kings from different provinces and organises a fully operational resistance in the city of Renadu. The kingdoms were taken over by British forces led by Cochrane, the governor of Madras. Cochrane is told of Reddy's resistance being effective against their rule and sends a general named Jackson to forcefully collect Renadu's taxes.
Reddy meets the dancer Lakshmi and saves her life from stampeding cattle, who have been drugged by fellow chief Avuku Raju, who is known to have hostility towards Reddy for his popularity. Reddy rounds up the cattle, forgives Avuku, and also displays feelings for Lakshmi. But this comes to nothing as a child marriage has already been conducted between Reddy and a girl named Siddhamma, who has had feelings for Reddy even then. Due to believed omens, they were separated and reunited for a yagam ritual. Upon knowing this, Lakshmi attempts suicide, but Reddy convinces her to give life another chance. In the meantime, Jackson raids and pillages the surrounding regions of Rennadu, and challenges Reddy by killing villagers who speak against him. In retaliation, Reddy attacks Jackson's home by himself and kills all of his soldiers. He eventually beheads him and sends his head to Cochrane.
A chief named Veera Reddy betrays the resistance out of anger since Reddy had killed his son for attempting to assassinate him and collect a British bounty on his head. At the same time, Reddy gave his treacherous brother a second chance but only to reveal his allies. It turns out that Reddy had spared and forgave him, without knowing Veera drugs Reddy's tea which weakens him, allowing Cochrane's men to capture him. Reddy is convicted and his supporters are exiled, but before Reddy is executed he gives a speech to his people telling them to stand strong and hold up the resistance. However, Reddy does not die even from hanging and escapes the noose. One of the soldiers beheads him, but even afterward, Reddy's body manages to stab Cochrane dead. Reddy's head is hung for a display to suppress the rebellion. Gosayi Venkanna, Avuku Raju, Raja Pandi, and other supporters of Reddy are exiled from India. 10 years later, Rani Lakshmi Bai and her men fight the British and defeat them. A narration states that Reddy's rebellions will have served as inspiration for warriors and activists to gain their deserved freedom.
Cast
Chiranjeevi as Narasimha Reddy, the leader of India's resistance and a supremely skilled warrior.
Rudra Soni as young Narasimha
Nayanthara as Siddhamma, Narasimha Reddy's wife, married to him during child (as, a part of childhood marriage, during that time).
Tamannaah Bhatia as Lakshmi, Narasimha Reddy's estranged lover, and orphaned dancer who dedicates her art to God.
Sudeepa as Avuku Raju, a chief who is envious of Reddy's popularity but still admires his courage.
Jagapathi Babu as Veera Reddy, a chieftain member of the resistance whose son betrays the resistance. Believing Narasimha Reddy executed him while displaying partiality to his traitorous brother, he drugs Reddy, leading to his capture.
Vijay Sethupathi as Raja Pandi, a Tamil warrior who joins the resistance
Ravi Kishan as Basi Reddy, Reddy's half brother, who betrays the resistance for money.
Brahmaji as Vadde Obanna, Reddy's deputy.
Mukesh Rishi as Papa Khan, an Islamic chief and member of the resistance.
Ravi Varma Adduri as Varada Reddy
Cameo appearance
Nassar as Narasimha Reddy's grandfather
Amitabh Bachchan as Guru Gosayi Venkanna, Reddy's teacher in combat and philosophy.
Anushka Shetty as Rani Lakshmi Bai, the queen of Jhansi city who leads the Sepoy Mut
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