Julayi

Story:

Julayi, released in 2012, is an Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by S. Radha Krishna under the Haarika & Hassine Creations banner. The movie features Allu Arjun, Ileana D’Cruz, Sonu Sood, and Rajendra Prasad in prominent roles. Devi Sri Prasad composed the soundtrack, while Chota K. Naidu and his brother Shyam K. Naidu handled the cinematography, and Prawin Pudi edited.

Upon its release on August 9, 2012, the film received positive reviews and achieved commercial success. It was honoured with the Nandi Award for Best Popular Feature Film. The movie was later remade in Tamil under the title Saagasam.

The story revolves around a master robber named Bittu and a corrupt MLA named Varadarajulu, who conspire to steal a whopping sum of ₹1,500 crore from a bank. Ravindra Narayan, a man looking for quick money, inadvertently reveals information about a betting ring to Bittu during a chance encounter. However, the police raid the location, leading to Ravi’s arrest. During interrogation, Ravi suspects Bittu has betrayed him and convinces ACP Raja Manikyam of his theory. Bittu successfully carries out the bank heist, but his brother Lala is caught by the police and killed by Ravi.

As Bittu discovers that the money has been destroyed, he vows to seek revenge on Ravi. To ensure Ravi’s safety, Manikyam places him under the Witness Protection Program and sends him to Hyderabad. While there, Ravi meets Madhu, a young woman employed by a travel agent associated with Bittu. Ravi and Madhu develop a romantic relationship and uncover Bittu’s plans.

Bittu eliminates Raja Manikyam by planting a bomb in his car and attacks Ravi’s family, causing his father to be hospitalized. This incident prompts Ravi to reflect on his mistakes and his responsibility to retrieve the stolen money for the hardworking people who earned it. Ravi learns that his sister Raji has been kidnapped and is framed for Raja Manikyam’s murder. With the help of DIG Sitaram, Ravi is released and discovers that Raja Manikyam faked his death.

Bittu intends to flee the country with the money hidden in a container on a cargo ship. However, Ravi outwits Bittu’s henchmen and returns the money to the bank. The henchmen meet their demise at the hands of an angry mob protesting at the bank. A final confrontation occurs between Ravi and Bittu, resulting in Bittu’s demise and the rescue of Raji. Ultimately, Ravi attends a job interview and secures a position, earning a monthly salary of ₹25,000.