Bhola Shankar
Bhola Shankar is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Meher Ramesh. A remake of the 2015 Tamil film Vedalam, it stars Chiranjeevi as the titular character with Tamannaah Bhatia, Keerthy Suresh and Sushanth. Upon its release on 11 August 2023, Bhola Shankar received negative reviews from critics and emerged as a box-office bomb. Plot
Shankar, a taxi driver, embarks on a journey from Hyderabad to Kolkata with his beloved sister Mahalakshmi (Maha), determined to secure her admission to an arts college. Their arrival in Kolkata introduces them to "Kolkata" Kaali, who becomes an unlikely friend and offers assistance. With Maha settled into college, Shankar joins Vamsi's cab company, leading him to cross paths with the fierce lawyer Lasya. Lasya cunningly involves Shankar in a charade, where he poses as a mute eyewitness in a case. However, Shankar's unforeseen words expose the ruse, resulting in an embarrassing episode. Vamsi intervenes to shield Shankar from Lasya's wrath, setting the stage for an alliance between Lasya and Vamsi, with emotions tangled in a web of vengeance. Beneath the surface, the stage is set for a twist when it's revealed that Maha and Srikar, have secretly fallen in love, entwining their fate with unexpected consequences. Shankar and his fellow cab drivers are enlisted by DCP Yashpal to unearth the sinister workings of a notorious crime syndicate. Shankar stumbles upon a case of arms trafficking, drawing the ire of the ruthless Bretlee and his henchmen. An encounter ensues as Shankar single-handedly takes on Bretlee. Bretlee is revealed to be Shankar's long-lost brother, separated in their childhood due to a tragic misunderstanding. Charles, Bretlee's brother, arrives to investigate the unfolding chaos, triggering a showdown as Shankar confronts Charles and his squad. Charles unveils his own tragic past, leading to an alliance between Shankar and Charles against a common enemy. Lasya, in her pursuit of Shankar, witnesses the confrontation, leaving her torn between her duty and her growing affection for him. As the truth about Shankar's dual identity emerges, Lasya is faced with a moral dilemma that could alter the course of everyone's lives. A series of flashback sequences peeks into Shankar and Mahalakshmi's earlier life as the notorious duo "Bholaa and Maha," feared enforcers of justice. Their paths had crossed with Mahalakshmi's parents, sparking a chain of events that would set them on a collision course with destiny. In the present, Shankar's loyalty to his newfound family is tested as he races against time to protect Mahalakshmi from Alex, the cunning syndicate mastermind. A chase through Kolkata's labyrinthine streets culminates in a confrontation, where Shankar must unearth a shocking truth about Alex's connection to his past. As the dust settles, and the threads of fate intertwine, Shankar and Mahalakshmi return to Hyderabad, their lives forever altered by a journey that unraveled long-buried secrets, rekindled lost bonds, and redefined the boundaries of love, loyalty, and redemption. 