Mahanandi (2005)

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of factional warfare in Rayalaseema, this action-oriented drama revolves around Swamy (Srihari), who is supposed to leave in childhood after his parents brutally murdered by a rival faction. The leader of the rival group, Bhaskar is willing to go to any lengths to kill Swamy as well in order to complete his revenge on their family.

Shankar (Sumanth) is an orphan who is raised by Swamy. Shankar acts as Swamy's loyal bodyguard and protects him all the time. Swamy's beloved sister is Nandini (Anushka Shetty) and he takes great care to arrange her marriage with the son of Nayar (Kota Srinivasa Rao).

Nandini, on the other hand, tells Shankar that she loves Kumar (Sai Kiran) and seeks his help in marrying the man of her choice. Just before her elopement, Nandini leaves a written message to Swamy that she is in love with Shankar and they are going to get married.

This letter creates a terrible rift between Shankar and Swamy. Swamy becomes inaccessible to Shankar as he feels betrayed, and begins to burn with the desire for revenge. Meanwhile, Nandini reveals to Shankar that she is in love with him. Bhaskar wants to take the advantage of the rift created between Swamy and Shankar. The rest of the story is all about how all ends well.