Pokiri Raja 1995

Ashok Kumar arrested and placed under CM supervision

Ashok Kumar, a renowned stock market broker, is arrested for allegedly cheating the public of ₹2000 crores. The court orders that he remain under the supervision of the Chief Minister, turning a criminal case into a political matter. The decision sets the stage for which powers will decide his fate.

Vicky plans to help Ashok escape via a doppelganger

Mafia gang leader Vicky hatches a plan to break Ashok Kumar out of jail by disguising his younger brother, Bhadram, as the Chief Minister. The plan relies on plastic surgery to make Bhadram look like the CM, enabling a risky jailbreak. The scheme hinges on fooling security and political authorities.

Ananda Rao Naidu's family and their mischief

Industrialist Ananda Rao Naidu contends with his mischievous son Chanti and his nephew Nani, who are known for their pranks and half-criminal schemes. The two fall for Prathiba and Nikita, bringing romance into a life of mischief. Their irresponsible behavior foreshadows upcoming trouble for the family.

Lies about college grades lead to expulsion

Chanti and Nani are caught lying about their college grades and sports achievements, triggering expulsion from college and eviction from their home. The scandal isolates them from their family and pushes them toward riskier conspiracies. The incident reveals their defiance and fuels their desire for drama.

CM's son saved from an accident; coffee invite

Chanti and Nani manage to protect the CM's son from a dangerous accident, earning a glimmer of trust from the CM. The CM invites them for coffee afterward, a scene that hints at closer ties between the criminals and the political elite. The moment also complicates loyalties as both sides weigh their next moves.

Vicky's attack on the CM

Vicky orchestrates a violent attack on the Chief Minister, causing the death of his wife and son and leaving the CM himself injured. The attack shocks everyone and shifts the power balance. In the chaos that follows, the criminals gain the opportunity to act with greater impunity.

Chanti disappears; Nani escapes

Chanti and Nani trail the attackers and uncover part of the criminal plan. In the attack, Nani narrowly escapes, while Chanti disappears and is presumed dead. The disappearance creates a void that fuels the later confusion and look-alike plot twists.

Nani's arrest and the CM's hospital replacement

Nani becomes entwined in a conspiracy to kill Chanti and is arrested as part of a larger criminal web. Meanwhile, gangsters move the CM out of the hospital and replace him with a duplicate, setting up a dramatic impersonation plot. The hospital transfer deepens the web of deception.

Narasimha arrives with relatives in the village

In a small Indian village, Narasimha—the twin brother of Ananda Rao Naidu—returns after years apart, bringing his son Balaraju Chanti and fiancée Chandra Mukhi. Their arrival introduces new identities into the story and intensifies the existing look-alike situation. The town begins to buzz with intrigue as connections rise between families.

Chanti is found alive; mistaken identity begins

Chanti is revealed to be alive in the town, triggering a flurry of mistaken identities as Balaraju Chanti’s cousin and Chandra Mukhi enter the scene. The overlapping identities lead to confusion and humorous or tense misunderstandings that drive the plot toward the climax.

Look-alikes cross paths and swap identities

The two look-alikes—Chanti and his cousin—continue to be mistaken for one another, with exchanges of names and roles creating chaos. Political and criminal actors scramble to control who is who as the CM's safety remains in question. Comedy and tension mingle as relationships become tangled.

Climax approaches: protection of the CM

With the doppelgänger deception in full swing, the central question becomes who will actually safeguard the Chief Minister. The protagonists and antagonists clash as they jockey for position, leading toward a final confrontation and revelation. The outcome hinges on the true identity of those around the CM.