Ek Jwalamukhi (Desamuduru)

Ek Jwalamukhi (Desamuduru) (2007)

Summary:

Bala Govind, a hot-headed but principled TV reporter, gets into a brawl that leads him to take refuge in Kullu Manali. There, he falls in love with Vaishali, a sannyasin (ascetic). Their unconventional romance is challenged when Vaishali reveals she is being held captive by a powerful gangster, Murarilal, who killed her parents and forced her into an ascetic life. Bala Govind then battles Murarilal to rescue Vaishali and prove his love, uncovering the dark secrets behind her past and exposing the gangster's empire.

Detailed Plot (Movie Story):

The film introduces Bala Govind (Allu Arjun), a fiery and often reckless television reporter working for "News 24." He's known for his aggressive investigative journalism and his tendency to get into fights, fueled by his short temper, especially when he witnesses injustice.

One day, Bala Govind gets into a severe brawl with a local goon, Tambi Durai (Subbaraju), who works for a powerful gangster and politician. The fight escalates, and Bala Govind ends up critically injuring Tambi Durai. To avoid legal trouble and the wrath of Tambi Durai's boss, Bala Govind's channel head (Chandra Mohan) sends him away to Kullu Manali for a temporary assignment, suggesting he focus on a story about a sannyasin (ascetic) ashram.

In the serene environment of Kullu Manali, Bala Govind encounters Vaishali (Hansika Motwani), a beautiful and enigmatic young woman who lives as a sannyasin in the ashram. Despite her ascetic lifestyle, Bala Govind is instantly drawn to her. He pursues her persistently, and though she initially rebuffs his advances, she gradually warms to his genuine affection and carefree spirit. Their romance develops amidst the picturesque snow-capped mountains.

However, their unconventional love story takes a dark turn when Vaishali reveals her true identity and her painful past. She is not a sannyasin by choice but is being held captive by Murarilal (Pradeep Rawat), a ruthless and influential gangster based in Hyderabad. Murarilal is responsible for killing Vaishali's parents when she was a child, and he forced her into the ascetic life to prevent her from exposing his crimes and claiming her inheritance. She is essentially a prisoner in the ashram.

Upon learning this horrifying truth, Bala Govind's investigative instincts and protective nature kick in. He vows to rescue Vaishali and bring Murarilal to justice. He returns to Hyderabad, ready to confront the powerful gangster.

In Hyderabad, Bala Govind infiltrates Murarilal's network, gathering evidence and systematically dismantling his operations. He also faces Murarilal's formidable gang, including Tambi Durai, who is now recovering and seeking revenge. Bala Govind uses his journalistic skills to expose Murarilal's criminal activities and his political facade.

The film features a strong supporting cast providing comedic relief, particularly Bala Govind's colleagues and family.

The climax of the film involves a massive confrontation between Bala Govind and Murarilal. Bala Govind not only fights for Vaishali's freedom and justice for her parents but also aims to completely destroy Murarilal's empire. The action sequences are intense, as Bala Govind, driven by love and a thirst for justice, unleashes his "Jwalamukhi" (volcano-like) rage. The film concludes with Murarilal being defeated and exposed, and Bala Govind and Vaishali finally uniting, free from the shadows of their past.

Cast:

• Allu Arjun as Bala Govind

• Hansika Motwani as Vaishali

• Pradeep Rawat as Murarilal (Antagonist)

• Ali as Bali (Bala Govind's friend)

• Chandra Mohan as Bala Govind's channel head

• Subbaraju as Tambi Durai

• Jeeva as Police Officer

• Sathyam Rajesh as Bala Govind's friend

• Rao Ramesh as Pandu (Bala Govind's colleague)

• Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam as Cook

• Sunil as Dr. Gnaneswar

• Raja Ravindra as Rajeev (Murarilal's assistant)

• G. V. Sudhakar Naidu as Murarilal's henchman

• Ahuti Prasad as Murarilal's political rival

• Telangana Shakuntala as Vaishali's caretaker in ashram

• Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao as Bala Govind's father

• Hema as Bala Govind's mother

• Narsing Yadav

• Gowtham Raju

• Aditya as Vaishali's relative

Crew:

• Director: Puri Jagannadh

• Writer: Puri Jagannadh

• Producers: DVV Danayya (under Universal Media)

• Music Director: Chakri

• Cinematography: Shyam K. Naidu

• Editor: Marthand K. Venkatesh

Release Date:

Desamuduru was released on January 12, 2007.