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Ram Gopal Varma directs this violent crime biopic inspired by the true life tale of Indian political leader Paritala Ravi, whose fierce reputation inspired paralyzing fear in both the authorities and his longtime nemesis Suri. Hero to some and villain to others, Ravi rose to power after his father and brother were both slain as sociopolitical turmoil gripped their country. Later, during his rise to power, Ravi would prove an especially hard man for his rivals to kill. In 2005, however, Ravi's violent history caught up with him when he was assassinated in broad daylight by a team of hired killers purportedly organized by Suri, who had vowed revenge following the brutal murder of his own father and brother at the hands of his rival's faction.