Overview
Chennakesava Reddy is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film, produced by Bellamkonda Suresh under the Sri Sai Ganesh Productions banner and directed by V. V. Vinayak. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Tabu, Shriya Saran and music composed by Mani Sharma. The film was a super hit at the box office and was dubbed into Tamil as Aadikesavan in 2009.
Plot
The film begins in Rayalaseema where the followers of a powerful factionist Chennakesava Reddy genuflect before his idol and eagerly await his arrival after 22 years. As of today, the terrain is under the demonic influence of Dhanunjaya Reddy with the backing of his 3 siblings Minister Jai Reddy, Justice Ravi Reddy, & Krishna Reddy. Chennakesava Reddy's younger Janaki is betrothed to Krishna Reddy and is subjected to torment. Now at Mumbai, DCP Bharat that resembles Chennakesava Reddy is a stout-hearted cop and a diehard to the criminals. He squabbles with a medico Preethi the daughter of Commissioner Prasad and the contretemps goes on until a crush.
In the interim, a sincere SP Ramaraju is deputed in Rayalaseema and hinders the outrages of Dhanunjaya Reddy. Once, he views the idol of Chennakesava Reddy and knowledge of his eminence. Eventually, falls victim to the political clout and is transferred to Tihar Jail. Suddenly, he detects Chennakesava Reddy as a captive under remand for 22 years. Anyhow, SP succeeds in acquitting him with the legal proceedings. Forthwith, Chennakesava Reddy assassinates Minister Jai Reddy, back to his hometown and the public pompously welcomes him.
Immediately, he thunderbolts on foes and regains his ownership. Plus, embraces his sister Janaki and states it's inevitable to eliminate her husband which she approves. Then, it transpires Bharat is the son of Chennakesava Reddy who walks to his father with his mother Devi. Shortly, Preeti lands therein and the elders fix their alliance. Simultaneously, the evildoers discern Bharat is a mettlesome that can confront his father and shield them. So, they empower him to this region. Next, Chennakesava Reddy starts his murder spree and wipes out Justice Ravi Reddy. Consequently, Krishna Reddy plots and backstabs him when Janaki butchers her husband. Just as, Bharat reaches to whom Janaki divulges the fact and spins rearward.
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