SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus RRR roared at the worldwide box office. While the movie was a sensation in India, it also received immense love from across the globe, especially Japan. Starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR in the lead roles, the film is an ode to patriotism. Besides the two Telugu stars, the movie also features Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgan, and Shriya Saran in supporting roles. It became the first Indian film to win an Academy Award in the Best Original Song category.
RRR is set against the backdrop of India under British rule. The movie is based on freedom fighters Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaran Bheem. While these two were real-life freedom fighters, they never met during their fight against the British. However, the director imagines a scenario of how the two would have fought together against the British. While the movie is a tale of bravery, it also leaves an emotional impact at every turning point.
How do Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaran Bheem meet?
The story of RRR is set in 1920 with the introduction of Governor Scott Buxton and his wife, Catherine. During their visit to a forest, they abduct a small girl named Malli because of her beautiful voice. Against her will, they take her to their mansion in Delhi and imprison her. As a result, Komaran Bheem, the guardian of her tribe, sets on a rescue mission with his people.
On the other hand, Rama Raju, an Indian Imperial Police officer, is tasked with hunting down Bheem and capturing him alive. While Raju is on his hunt, he meets Bheem disguised as Akhtar and befriends him. With the help of Raju’s friendship, Bheem also meets Jenny, an Englishwoman who stays in Buxton’s mansion. He draws a foolproof plan to rescue the little girl.
Meanwhile, Raju is bitten by a snake during his mission, and Bheem saves his life. At this point, Rama Raju realizes the man he has been behind for days was always close to him. Bheem spills out his truth before an unconscious Raju and embarks on his mission to save Malli. However, as he enters the mansion and fights the British, he is arrested as Malli is held at gunpoint.
From thereon, Rama Raju’s backstory is revealed. His father was killed while fighting the British. His only dream was to see his village armed with British rifles.
RRR ending explained: Do Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaran Bheem win their revolutionary fight against the Britishers?
Bheem is brought in for public flogging, and Raju is asked to hit him with a sharp whip. Despite being in immense pain, Bheem sings a revolutionary tale that incites the crowd into rebellion. In the process, Raju personally asks Buxton to execute Bheem in front of Malli, aiming to rescue both of them. Things almost go as planned, but the situation turns Bheem against Raju. Later, Raju is taken into custody and imprisoned by the British.
When Bheem learns about Raju’s longtime plan and sacrifices from Sita, he sets out to rescue him. The two reunite and battle against the British army. They take their intense fight to Buxton and throw a flaming motorcycle into the barracks’ magazines and set it on fire. They win a part of their battle by killing Buxton and his wife.
In the end, Raju is reunited with Sita, and Jenny joins forces with Bheem. Bheem apologizes to Raju and hails his revolutionary ideas. He also asks Raju to teach him his thoughts as he joins him in the bigger fight.
