World Famous Lover 2020

Opening confession from prison

The film opens with Gautham in prison, stating that he too has a story to tell. The narrative then shifts to his memory of Yamini and their romance. This framing sets the stage for a tale that blends love, sacrifice, and art.

Live-in relationship and breakup

Gautham and Yamini live together as he pursues writing, but Yamini grows frustrated with what she sees as his lack of effort toward his dream. She decides to end the relationship, believing he will not commit to his dream. The breakup forces him to confront his ambitions anew.

Srinu's double life in Yellandu

Gautham writes a story about Srinu, a coal-mine union leader in Yellandu, who hides his marriage to a co-worker and a young son. A new officer, Smitha, becomes close to Srinu, while he remains emotionally distant from Suvarna. Suvarna's determination to advance her career leads to public recognition that reveals his marital status.

Srinu's reconciliation and sacrifice

Srinu's deception is exposed, and a turning point arrives when Suvarna greets him in a modern dress, signaling a new acceptance. She tells him she will be whatever he desires, including wearing makeup and fashionable attire. This moment prompts Srinu to realize his mistake and commit again to his wife.

First encounter and love of Yamini

The narrative cuts back to the present as Gautham recalls how he first met Yamini and how their affection grew. Their bond begins to form while they work in the same office. The memory frames their love as a central thread of the film.

The next morning visit and Yamini's rejection

The next morning, Gautham goes to Yamini's office to share that he has started writing again, but Yamini asks him to leave. The scene underscores the fragility of their relationship and the push-pull dynamic between ambition and affection.

The past office sacrifice that changes his path

The film shows a flashback where Gautham weighs a Paris-bound promotion against Yamini's position and resigns to protect her. This selfless choice alters his career trajectory and deepens their bond.

The spark of Paris in Gautham's writing

The act of resigning inspires Gautham to write a new story set in Paris, expanding the frame of his fiction. The shift to Paris hints at an alternate, dreamlike arc that will intersect with his life.

Paris life and a new love interest

In the Paris story, Gautham works at a radio station and falls for his neighbor Iza, a pilot. Their budding romance unfolds against the backdrop of a cityscape of parachuting and adventure.

Iza's birthday and the accident

On Iza's birthday, Gautham takes her on a bike race to create a memorable moment, but the event ends in a tragic accident in which Iza loses her sight. The moment tests the limits of their affection and resilience.

Eye donation and sacrifice

Six months later, Iza receives a compatible eye donor and regains her vision. It is revealed that Gautham donated his eyes and tells Iza to return to him if she realises his love. The narrative marks his ultimate sacrifice for love.

Yamini's wedding invitation and confrontation

In the present, Yamini visits Gautham to invite him to her wedding in three days. A frustrated Gautham yells at Yamini, and she leaves. He later tries to plead with her at her home but is rebuffed.

The fight and prison

On his way home from Yamini's place, Gautham gets into a fight with a random man and ends up in prison for bashing his head with a rock. The incident traps him in confinement during a period when his book is due to release.

Book release and press meet

After two years, a friend publishes Gautham's book, The World Famous Lover, and he attends a press meet where the public awaits the unfinished climax of the story. He recounts how the past and the fiction intersect with his life.