Sindhooram 1997

Ambush on election-duty convoy

A group of police constables returning from election duty are ambushed by Naxalites. Their vehicle is blown up, leaving survivors to scatter for safety. The attack signals the start of a brutal conflict that will grip the region.

Bulliraju returns home during training, discovers police corruption

Bulliraju, a trainee officer from a village near the Godavari River, returns home and learns that the local police serve the interests of the wealthy rather than delivering justice. He witnesses how the force targets the poor and abuses power. This realization awakens his sense of justice and foreshadows his future actions.

Satipandu's arrest, torture, and the fatal shooting

Satipandu is accused of being a Naxalite and is detained and tortured by the police. Bulliraju tries to intervene but is also arrested. During the struggle, the sub-inspector kills Satipandu and Bulliraju accidentally shoots the officer.

Bulliraju branded as a Naxalite and goes into hiding

Branded a Naxalite, Bulliraju is forced to flee from the police. He gradually rises to lead a group that operates outside formal law enforcement. Crucially, he has no allegiance to Communist or Maoist ideology, guiding the group by a moral sense of justice.

Formation of a vigilante group and rising support

Bulliraju transforms the fledgling group into a vigilante force that seeks to deliver justice to the oppressed rather than spread political doctrine. The leadership earns widespread support across villages, turning him into a symbol of law and order. The vigilantes operate outside the official system, challenging the authorities from the shadows.

Government opposition and legal ambiguity

To the police, Bulliraju's actions are illegal, as the group operates outside the law. The authorities respond with pressure and countermeasures, while his supporters see them as necessary safeguards for the oppressed. The clash between formal power and vigilante justice escalates.

Former training officer tasked to eradicate Naxalism

Bulliraju's former training officer is assigned to wipe out Naxalism in the area and views Bulliraju as a traitor who infiltrated police training to exploit their methods. He represents an official counterforce determined to restore order. The officer's pursuit intensifies the conflict between the police and Bulliraju's faction.

Bairagi betrayed and captured by an arms dealer

Bairagi, one of Bulliraju's allies, is betrayed and captured by an arms dealer. This betrayal exposes the vulnerabilities of the vigilante group and raises the stakes for their bid to maintain control. The incident precipitates new bargaining and pressure from hostile actors.

Kidnapping of a local minister to secure release

In response to Bairagi's capture, Bulliraju kidnaps a local minister to negotiate his ally's release. The act marks a dramatic escalation, drawing more attention from authorities and civilians alike. It showcases Bulliraju's willingness to escalate methods to achieve strategic aims.

Harsh conditions and mounting losses

Bulliraju's group endures continuous assaults from the police, poisoned water, harsh weather, and dwindling resources. These dire conditions corrode morale and force hard choices as casualties mount. Yet the fighters press on, driven by their sense of justice.

Final battle: police vs Bulliraju's gang

The story builds to a final confrontation between the police and Bulliraju's gang. The clash leaves numerous casualties on both sides and tests the loyalties and resilience of everyone involved. The outcome determines whether vigilante justice can coexist with formal law.