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Pasivadi Pranam

Pasivadi Pranam 1987

Runtime

139 mins

Language

Telugu

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Pasivadi Pranam Plot Summary

Read the complete plot summary and ending explained for Pasivadi Pranam (1987). From turning points to emotional moments, uncover what really happened and why it matters.


Chakravarthy is a famous business tycoon whose hunger for power blurs the line between legality and cruelty. One fateful night, he orchestrates the murder of his general manager Sundaram with the help of his henchman Ranjith. The crime is witnessed by Lakshmi and her infant son, a sight that haunts the town. Chakravarthy hires Ranjith to finish Lakshmi off and, when the opportunity arises, he also targets the baby, but the child manages to slip away and vanish into the night.

MADHU is a gifted painter who struggles with alcohol, drifting through life with a weary charm. On a rough evening, after leaving a bar, he spots a sleeping child on the road, scoops him up, and brings him home. He names the boy Raja and becomes his guardian, pouring care and quiet hope into this fragile bond. When Raja later spots Ranjith on the street, the danger of their presence in town becomes clear to both Chakravarthy and Ranjith, who start taking a closer interest in the boy’s whereabouts.

As the days pass, Madhu discovers that Raja is deaf-mute, a fact confirmed by a doctor who suggests Raja may have been abandoned by his parents. Despite the hardship, Madhu’s gentle resolve keeps him going, and a new friendship begins to form with a woman named Geetha. Geetha, played by Geetha, initially teases Raja for breaking her gift but soon grows to care for the boy and develops a soft spot for Madhu. She confesses her attraction, and though Madhu reveals that he is married with a deceased wife, she does not back away; her warmth and seriousness slowly draw him in.

The plot thickens as Ranjith enlists a blacksmith and his wife to pose as Raja’s adoptive parents, attempting to reclaim the child. Madhu becomes wary when they press Raja to speak and pose as a childless couple eager to adopt. The deception is uncovered, and Madhu drives them away, keeping Raja safe in his own home.

One evening, Madhu and Raja visit Geetha’s house, and Raja is stunned to see a photograph of his mother among Geetha’s belongings. In a revelatory moment, it’s revealed that his mother Lakshmi is Geetha’s elder sister, tying the two families together in a web of shared history and unresolved pain. That night, a drunken Madhu sleeps heavily, while Ranjith secretly tries to abduct Raja. Madhu awakens just in time, saves Raja, and swears off drinking, understanding the danger now more than ever.

The tension escalates as Madhu confronts a street gang he clashed with at a bar, and his later arrest places Raja under Geetha’s protection. Geetha’s father, Chalapathi Rao, returns and, upon learning Raja’s connection to Lakshmi, recognizes Raja as Lakshmi’s son Benny and begins to understand the girl’s sister’s fate more clearly.

In prison, Madhu faces interrogation by the police who doubt his innocence. They head to Lakshmi’s residence, where Raja signals through gestures that his mother was stabbed by a bearded man. The truth comes to light when Lakshmi’s body is unearthed from the backyard. Madhu manages to escape custody and seeks out the same blacksmith, only to learn that the man he hired to capture Raja now has his own brood, underscoring how far this plot has reached. Realizing he’s in far deeper trouble, Madhu demands a description of the mysterious killer and sketches a portrait that he then shows to Raja to confirm the suspect.

News reaches him that Sundaram and Lakshmi were killed by the same culprit, a thread that pulls Madhu closer to Chakravarthy’s door. He confronts Chakravarthy in his house, and the two exchange tense exchanges that push the case toward a dramatic climax. Inspector Reddy orders an identification parade to pinpoint the perpetrator among Chakravarthy’s staff, pushing the investigation to its final turn.

As a last resort, Chakravarthy and Ranjith attempt one final kidnapping of Raja. Ranjith infiltrates Geetha’s home, but Madhu intercepts him in a fierce confrontation that ends with Ranjith’s death in a brutal duel. Chakravarthy succeeds in seizing Raja and dragging him to a high-rise terrace, where he tries to force Madhu into a deadly choice: jump or watch Raja be killed. Madhu, battered but unbroken, rises to the challenge and fights his way through to a climactic end, killing Chakravarthy and saving Raja from a grim fate.

In the aftermath, the two families come together, and Madhu and Geetha forge a new life—together with Raja—by adopting the boy and starting a hopeful chapter filled with care, resilience, and the promise of a quiet, steady future.

Pasivadi Pranam Timeline

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Sundaram is murdered; Lakshmi witnesses

Chakravarthy murders his general manager Sundaram with the help of his henchman Ranjith during a late-night act. The crime is witnessed by Lakshmi and her infant son, who are nearby. The witness places Chakravarthy under suspicion and triggers a dangerous chain of cover-ups.

Night Chakravarthy's office

Lakshmi killed; Raja escapes

Chakravarthy has Ranjith kill Lakshmi and tries to kill the baby Raja. They target both the witness and the child, but Raja manages to flee the scene. Lakshmi dies in the failed attempt, leaving Raja alone and endangered.

Night Lakshmi's residence

Madhu finds Raja sleeping on the road

Madhu, a painter and a habitual drunk, happens upon Raja sleeping on the street while returning from a bar. He takes the child home and names him Raja, deciding to care for him. This chance encounter marks the start of Raja's new life with Madhu.

Night Street to Madhu's home

Raja is revealed to be deaf-mute

A doctor confirms that Raja was born deaf and mute and was abandoned by his parents. Madhu bonds with the boy as he provides him shelter and care. The discovery deepens their bond and sets the stage for their guardianship.

Day Doctor's clinic

Geetha befriends Raja and falls for Madhu

Geetha meets Raja when she chastises him for breaking her gift, but she soon realizes her mistake. She befriends Raja and gradually develops feelings for Madhu. The encounter foreshadows the growing triangle of affection.

Evening Geetha's home

Fake adopters exposed; Madhu defends Raja

Ranjith hires a blacksmith and his wife to pose as Raja's parents and retrieve him. They try to convince Raja to speak and claim they want to adopt him, but Madhu sees through the ruse. He ejects the fake couple and protects Raja.

Day Madhu's home

Raja learns Lakshmi is Geetha's sister

During a visit to Geetha's home, Raja spots a photo of his mother and learns that Lakshmi is Geetha's elder sister. The revelation ties Raja's fate to Geetha's family and deepens the stakes. It also reconnects the past with the present.

Night Geetha's home

Night kidnap attempt; Madhu saves Raja

That very night, Ranjith breaks into Geetha's house to kidnap Raja while Madhu is intoxicated. He fights and defeats the intruder, saving the boy. Madhu vows to quit drinking, recognizing that Raja's life depends on his sobriety.

Night Geetha's home

Madhu fights a gang; gets arrested

The following day, Madhu tangles with a street gang he had previously beaten at a bar. In the melee, he is arrested by the police, while Raja is kept safe by Geetha. The incident complicates the trio's fragile balance.

Day Street / Police station

Chalapathi Rao reveals Raja's lineage

Geetha's father Chalapathi Rao returns and identifies Raja as Lakshmi's son Benny. He explains the truth to Geetha, confirming Raja's family connection. The revelation redefines Raja's guardianship and alliances.

Day Geetha's home

Investigation uncovers Lakshmi's murder

In prison, Madhu is interrogated about Raja's parents, but he maintains his innocence. Raja's signals reveal that Lakshmi was stabbed by a bearded man, leading investigators to uncover Lakshmi's body buried in the backyard. The case tightens around the mystery of Raja's origins.

Day Lakshmi's residence / police station

Madhu escapes; tracks the killer

Madhu escapes custody and travels to a remote location, where he enlists the help of the blacksmith to break his restraints. He discovers the hired man behind the kidnapping and sketches a description, which he shows to Raja to confirm the killer's identity. The pursuit narrows to Chakravarthy.

Night Remote place and workshop

Confronting Chakravarthy and the parade

Armed with a portrait matching the suspect, Madhu confronts Chakravarthy at his house and hints at his complicity in Sundaram's and Lakshmi's murders. Police Inspector Reddy orders an identification parade to locate the culprit among Chakravarthy's staff. The tension mounts as the hunt converges on the perpetrator.

Day Chakravarthy's house / police station

Ranjith abducts Raja; Madhu defeats him

Ranjith breaks into Geetha's home and abducts Raja, but Madhu corners and kills him in a final confrontation. The immediate danger to Raja shifts to Chakravarthy, setting the stage for a rooftop confrontation. The death of Ranjith removes one of the key threats.

Night Geetha's home

Final showdown: Chakravarthy falls and a family is born

Chakravarthy kidnaps Raja and takes him to a building terrace for a final standoff. Madhu fights through the peril and defeats Chakravarthy, saving Raja. In the aftermath, Madhu and Geetha marry and adopt Raja, sealing their new family.

Final showdown Building terrace

Pasivadi Pranam Characters

Explore all characters from Pasivadi Pranam (1987). Get detailed profiles with their roles, arcs, and key relationships explained.


Madhu (Chiranjeevi)

A celebrated painter and alcoholic who becomes Raja's guardian. He evolves from self-indulgence to protective, decisive action, confronting danger to keep Raja safe. His loyalty to Raja and Geeta drives his choices and culminates in a vow to reform.

🎨 Painter 🥃 Ex-drinker 🛡️ Protector

Raja (Sujatha)

A deaf-mute orphan whose true identity is revealed as Lakshmi's son Benny. He communicates through signs and becomes the emotional catalyst for Madhu and Geeta to fight for his safety and future.

👶 Child 🕊️ Orphan

Geeta (Vijayashanti)

A compassionate woman who befriends Raja and falls for Madhu. She learns Raja's true lineage, supports the pursuit of justice, and ultimately joins Madhu in building a family with Raja.

💖 Romance 👩‍👧 Family 🤝 Ally

Chakravarthy (Raghuvaran)

A ruthless business tycoon and the chief antagonist, orchestrating murders and kidnappings to protect his secrets. He denies involvement, but his schemes unravel as Madhu closes in, leading to a final showdown.

🗡️ Villain 💼 Tycoon 🧠 Schemer

Ranjith

Chakravarthy's merciless henchman who participates in kidnapping attempts and violent acts. He is eliminated by Madhu in the climactic confrontation.

🕶️ Henchman 💼 Criminal

Lakshmi (Rajyalakshmi)

Raja's mother who is murdered, a tragedy that triggers the investigation and Madhu's determination to protect Raja. Her memory motivates the quest for truth.

💔 Tragedy 👩‍👦 Mother

Inspector Reddy (Prabhakar)

A police inspector who interrogates Madhu and coordinates the identification efforts, driving the pursuit to connect the crimes to the mastermind.

👮 Police ⚖️ Law

Pasivadi Pranam Themes

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🕊️

Redemption

Madhu is a renowned painter who drifts through life as a heavy drinker until Raja enters his world. The danger to Raja and Madhu's own awakening force him to confront his alcoholism and commit to protecting the boy. He fights to rebuild his life around responsibility, vows to stop drinking, and chooses moral courage over self-destruction. In the end, his vow to change anchors his relationship with Geeta and their new family with Raja.

👨‍👦

Family

Raja becomes the center of a fragile, improvised family built around care and protection. Madhu, initially a guardian, evolves into a father figure who must learn patience and sacrifice. Geeta joins this makeshift family, offering love and support as they face danger together. Adoption of Raja seals their bond and redefines kinship beyond blood.

⚖️

Justice

The film centers on the pursuit of justice against the criminal network led by Chakravarthy and his henchman. Madhu and the police work to connect the murders to the mastermind, culminating in a climactic confrontation. The final duel and capture attempt expose lies, while the truth about Raja's parentage brings closure. The story frames justice as a test of courage, loyalty, and moral resolve.

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Pasivadi Pranam Spoiler-Free Summary

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In a restless city that never quite quiets its pulse, the streets are a blur of neon light and shadow, and life feels like a balancing act between fleeting hope and lingering grief. The film moves with the kinetic energy of an action‑thriller while never losing sight of the bruised humanity that pulses beneath every encounter. A gritty, rain‑slicked urban canvas frames the story, letting moments of tension breathe alongside quieter, introspective beats.

At the center of this world is Madhu, a once‑renowned painter whose brush once captured beauty but now trembles under the weight of loss. The sudden, tragic death of his wife sends him spiraling into a haze of alcohol and restless wandering, leaving him adrift in a life that feels half‑painted and half‑forgotten. His talent remains, but it is now tinged with melancholy, and his days are marked by a weary charm that masks a deeper, aching emptiness.

One night, amid his aimless drift, he finds a silent child abandoned on a dimly lit road. The boy, whom he names Raja, is deaf‑mute, his silence echoing the void that has settled over Madhu’s own world. The act of taking the child in becomes a fragile lifeline, a quiet promise that somewhere between brushstrokes and bottles, there might still be space for care and purpose. Their bond grows in the unspoken, each finding in the other a language beyond words, a tentative step toward healing.

As Madhu navigates this newfound responsibility, a gentle presence emerges in the form of Geetha, whose warmth and occasional teasing hint at a connection that could bridge his fractured past with a more hopeful future. Their interactions are tinged with the tension of a world that still holds unseen dangers, yet also shimmer with the possibility of redemption. In the midst of urban turbulence, the trio’s tentative alliance suggests that even the most broken canvases can find new colors, if only they are willing to risk the brush.

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