This is the birthplace of lion-hearted men.
In the Western Ghats of Malnad region
on the banks of the calm Malaprabha river
amidst nature
and vast irrigated land
lies a small village belonging to the historic Kittur dynasty
Sangolli.
In this village, there lived a family who worked as postmen.
The entire family is patriotic as they belonged to 'Kuruba' caste.
Bharamanna and Kenchavva's second son
was none other than Sangolli Rayanna.
Hail Rayanna..
Mom, it's late, let's have dinner now.
Siddhanna.
Let your brother Rayanna come back.
Mother-in-law, villagers won't leave Rayanna so soon.
Rayanna will be late.
Let's have food.
Sangavva, he is in the same village.
How can I eat without him?
Yes, Grandma. You're right.
Listen to me, Mom and Dad.
No one can eat until uncle is here.
Aunt. - Yes.
Hail Lord Shiva.
Mom, I'm starving.
Even I'm hungry.
Sangavva. - Yes, Mother-in-law.
Please serve the food. - Okay.
Come on. - Come on. - Come on.
"Om.."
Hey, Goddess Bistavva
Kittur must always remain
under the rule of Rani Chennamma.
Please don't let that change.
I have faith in you, Goddess.
Please bless us.
Devotee. - "Hail Lord Shiva."
I appreciate how you cleanse yourself everyday
and pray to me with complete devotion.
Goddess.
I got a chance to see you in person today.
I'm truly fortunate.
You are a courageous and ardent devotee.
I admire your devotion
and wish that your patriotism grows everyday
and hence fulfil your wish by blessing you
with this powerful sword.
Dear, please accept this.
Goddess, you bestow power to those you have faith in you.
My life is meaningful now.
Rayanna, until this sword is with you
you will not be in danger.
No matter how difficult the situation may be
never handover this sword to any other person.
I'll obey your words.
God bless you.
In the 18th century
the collector of Dharwad, Mr. Thyakre eyed on the treasure
of the famous and historic kingdom of Kittur.
They were supported
by betrayers from the Kittur Dynasty
Malappa Shetty and Venkat Rao.
During this difficult period..
The fearless and resolute Queen of Kittur
who adorns a throne decorated with thousands of diamonds
loved by all the people of the dynasty.
The valorous queen, Kittur Rani Chennamma
welcome..
"Great Lord, liberate us.."
"Great Lord, liberate us."
Please sit down.
Good morning, Queen.
Sit down. - Thank you..
Minister, please ask him what the matter is.
Mister, please convey the message
to the Queen.
We have come here
to decide upon two issues.
What issues?
According to our agreement
why aren't you paying any taxes or donations?
Taxes?
Why should we pay taxes to you?
Are you our siblings, relatives or heirs
for us to pay you taxes?
Why should we pay taxes to you?
Kittur was not built or developed
by your father or grandfather!
It belongs to the Kannada-speaking people.
In that case, why should we pay you taxes?
Did you build this city?
Did you support us when we were struggling?
Why should we pay you taxes?
You came from the west for business.
We gave you place to stay here.
Should we pay you interest for that mistake?
From centuries together, Kittur is surviving
independently.
We will never pay you taxes.
Your majesty
you had made an agreement
that you will pay taxes.
And now you are saying
that you will not pay taxes.
This is not right.
This is not justice to us.
We gave you land to stay.
You foreigners are people claiming this land to be yours now.
Why should we agree to your false agreements?
It will never happen.
Your son, Shivalinga Rudrasarja
signed an agreement. Is there no value for that?
Absolutely not.
The kingdom of Kittur never accepts a false agreement.
Alright.
But after his father's death, he cannot be crowned as the king.
According to law of Lord Dalhousie
he cannot be the inheritor.
An adopted child can never rule the kingdom.
This will not be accepted by our company.
Hey, Collector.
Watch your words carefully.
Moron.
Who are you to order us?
This is our birthplace.
We have rights to rule this kingdom.
The king of this throne
should be chosen by us
not you!
Queen, you are going against the rules of the company.
So be careful about this.
Shut up!
How dare you come to the Queen's court
and threaten the Queen herself?
Only we have rights to choose the heir
not you!
Rayanna, you are just a doorkeeper.
I haven't come here to discuss with you.
Stop your rubbish talks.
Collector.
We live in a secular kingdom.
Don't try to ruin the unity between the people of our kingdom.
Do not try to implement your strategies here.
Rayanna is not just a doorkeeper.
Kittur's pride, my adopted son.
All the people in this court have the rights
to talk about their opinions here.
No one works as a slave here as you do.
We have people who work for their country.
If you understand this
it's better for you and your company too.
Queen, according to the agreement,
we have total control over the Kittur Dynasty.
You cannot run this kingdom as you wish.
We are not dogs and this kingdom is not built by you..
It belongs to Kannada people.
You are trying to go against our laws.
Using the power of your throne, you are playing with us.
Due to this Kittur Kingdom
will lose its fame and also it's men.
Hey, Collector!
Kannada people have their own reputation and respect.
A dog like you won't know the significance of this.
Our kingdom is of audacious people.
We have fearless people.
Kittur Dynasty is made of self-respect and patriotism.
Will you try to threaten a kingdom of this magnitude?
I feel you don't want to live.
And I don't have any intention of keeping you alive.
No.. Please stop.
Please calm down, Rayanna.
Master.
These people are so vicious that they can betray their own mother
and I'm not a coward to run away from these people.
I'm the loyal soldier of Queen Rani Chennamma.
Please give me the permission.
I will chop the heads of these red cap wearing Britishers.
Rayanna.
Kannada people have always been very calm and collected.
I don't want you to ruin that.
Queen, this is a big insult for us.
Get out of here.
I have spared your life.
All right.
You will soon face the consequences of this insult.
Insult, big insult.
A small dynasty is insulting us.
Company cannot tolerate this.
Who has asked you to bare this?
You have a powerful army.
You fools, just thinking of attacking them won't help.
Declare war, you will win!
Minister, did you hear the news?
We need to fight a war without any absolute purpose.
I don't want this bloodshed.
But that Collector is preparing for a war.
If we have to save our kingdom
we have to fight against the opponents.
It's our duty to protect the kingdom.
Gurusiddappa, British army is very strong.
Please think before you take any steps.
Master, we might have a smaller army.
And we may not have so much armoury.
But we have the will and self-confidence.
We have the power to move ahead in unison.
It's not enough to just have a zeal but they can't win.
Your army is much bigger when compared to their army.
But they are patriotic.
That is true.
But they don't have the modern weapons with them.
Mister, if you keep waiting for the right time
you'll be in trouble.
We cannot sit quiet.
We have to fight back even if we face problems.
We have to fight for a free and independent nation.
Otherwise, we should die fighting for our nation.
Yes, Queen.
Rayanna, this war is all about our pride.
We need to show the whole country
that Kannada people will fight hard for their independence.
You are correct, Mr. Sardar.
We are ready to face any obstacle.
People are waiting to attack the foreigners and shed blood.
Kannada people are waiting for this opportunity.
Captain Black, Lieutenant Digben. - Yes, sir.
Discharge right now towards Kittur. - Okay, sir.
I respect your patriotism.
Sardar Veerappa. - Yes, Queen.
Please motivate the soldiers. - I will do that, Queen.
Chennamma, just closing the gates won't help you.
You think that you are safe inside.
That is a misconception.
You are testing our patience.
I will give you 24 minutes
to get ready for the battle.
Did you listen to him?
They came to our land
and used our resources and are attacking us now.
We need to teach the collector a lesson.
Queen, we are being challenged now.
If we have to overcome this problem then
we need to fight and kill them.
The soldiers of Kittur Kingdom are ready
to attack the opponents and show them our power.
Give these patriotic soldiers an opportunity to fight.
The Britishers are attacking us without any reason.
Soldiers of the Kingdom are ready, they just need your order.
Queen.
In our dynasty, all caste, creed and religion live in harmony.
This is the true fact.
The people of our Kingdom are ready to fight.
People are ready to sacrifice their life.
Before the Kingdom is acquired by those foreigners
we need to attack them.
Minister.
We never wished for this war.
But these Britishers have come here to fight us.
We are just trying to protect our empire.
I'm just waiting for them to start the war.
There is no other reason for this delay.
Chennamma, already 24 minutes are over.
We can't wait. You bloody!
Capt. Black. - Yes, sir.
Fire.
Mother, we can't withstand this anymore.
Gurusiddappa, ask the soldiers to blow the horn.
Let the sound travel to the whole empire.
Open the gates of the kingdom.
Fight like lions.
Save Kittur from getting into Britishers' control.
"Great Lord, liberate us."
"Great Lord, liberate us.."
Charge!
"Powerful warrior."
"Great Lord, liberate us.."
"Powerful warrior."
"Hail Lord Shiva.. Great Lord, liberate us.."
"The Destroyer.."
"Great Lord, liberate us.."
"Great Lord, liberate us."
Thyakre is dead..
"Great Lord, liberate us."
Mr. Kulkarni.
Did you hear that?
People of Sangolli
respect Rayanna and everyone loves him.
He made our village very proud.
He is a perfect guy.
Enough of this.
You are so dumb.
You don't know whom to trust.
Mr. Kulkarni.
You should not be jealous of anyone.
If you do so then things will get worse.
Rayanna is powerful.
What is the use of being powerful?
Does he know how to write or read?
What if he can't?
He has more land, irrigated fields and better infrastructure too.
Fakeera.
Not only that, he has become an arrogant man.
He has changed now.
I will bring down his arrogance.
Hey, dear.
Long ago
you had said something to me.
That we should have two sons.
One guy to look after the house.
And other one..
To protect the Motherland.
That wish of yours
has been fulfilled by our son Rayanna.
He fulfilled it.
'Stop!'
Why are you staring at me?
Don't act so innocent, I know what you are.
Without chili powder the food won't taste good.
That doesn't mean we can cook curry only with chilies.
I'm aware of that.
But I'm not so notorious all the time.
I react differently to different situations. - Of course
you are like a fruit
more precisely, a seasonal fruit. - Yes!
That's not all.
I'll love my husband dearly.
I'm like a chili for people who annoy me.
You are always upset that I don't meet you every day.
But, you fight with me whenever we meet.
My dear, you speak so well.
I'm very happy today.
Wishing to get you..
Don't shout. Our words would spread everywhere.
My dear.
Even if I spend one day with you as your wife.
The memories will remain with me for the whole lifetime.
Malli, I love you very much.
I will not marry anyone except you.
"You have teased the strings of my heart."
"Oh, dear brave soldier, come to me."
"You have teased the strings of my heart."
"Oh! Beautiful lady!"
"Come closer."
"Oh! Beloved!"
"Come to me to romance."
"Your beauty is unmatched."
"Like a song from the heaven."
"Let's live happily ever after." - "Let's live happily ever after."
"You have teased the strings of my heart."
"You are an angel who descended from the heaven."
"You have teased the strings of my heart."
"The fragrance of this earth during the month of autumn"
"Is pleasant like a romantic poem."
"The tingling of your ornaments and your gait"
"is inviting me to make love to you."
"I'm excited for this unison."
"You are beaming in beauty."
"Like a flood of happiness - Like the pleasant world"
"Let's live happily ever after."
"You have teased the strings of my heart."
"Oh, dear brave soldier, come to me."
"You have teased the strings of my heart."
"You are like a shining star, like a pious water."
"Come flowing to me, oh, Goddess"
"Like a beautiful recital, I can't bear the separation"
"and I wish to unite with you."
"You are like heaven during dusk."
"You are the shadow of the moon."
"We are like a song - Song with pleasant words"
"Let's live happily ever after.."
"You have teased the strings of my heart."
"You are an angel who descended from the heaven."
"You have teased the strings of my heart."
"Oh, dear brave soldier, come to me."
"You have teased the strings of my heart."
Malli..
What happened? Are you day dreaming?
Yes. In my dreams
my Rayanna had come.
Mr. Chaplin.
We are very happy that you have been
elected as the collector of Dharwad.
I liked the gifts and prizes
which you presented to me.
Good. Very good.
But your bloody Kittur.
It's boiling the blood of the people in the company.
Not just you guys.
Even we are very angry.
What do you say, Mr. Venkat Rao?
Yes absolutely. You're right.
With no heir to take over
Kittur should be ours.
So what has to be done
in order to achieve this?
How will that be profitable to us?
Kittur is all yours.
Whole Kingdom?
No.. Don't be suspicious.
I, Chaplin.
I will always tell you the truth.
Finally, I feel relaxed.
Is that a promise? - Promise.
During our previous war
you have imprisoned our officers.
You are using them as your bait and for your self-defence.
We don't want to kill our own men.
Please release our officers and soldiers immediately.
Otherwise.. - Minister, stop reading!
Finally, we are going.
The wounded warriors, bad officers of British company
will not serve as the shield for us.
Kannada people are not cowards.
They are courageous people.
Queen Chennamma, compromise with us.
Officer.
Kittur warriors are not afraid of your threats.
Kittur is ready for friendship and for war too.
Go inform your collector.
Get out of here. - Okay.
Kenchavva..
Yes. - Greetings.
What is this?
You are Kittur's council minister.
Why are you entering from the back door.
Come in..
What can we do?
We are afraid to confront your son, that's why we avoided
entering from the front door.
Why are you afraid?
If you are afraid
that means you have done something terrible.
If we have done something wrong or not.
In the eyes of Kittur's people we are always the culprits.
Okay. - Let that aside.
I have something to say that you may like.
Please tell me.
Chaplin is ready with a big army.
War is imminent.
So I request you not to send your son to this war.
His life is in danger.
You, shameless creature!
We are not cowards.
If I surrender to your words
and ask my son to sit like a coward at home.
I'm not a coward like you are.
Please calm down, Kenchavva. Please calm down.
Calm down?
When deceitful people like you
are trying to attack us.
I'm not a fool to sit quietly now.
I'm a brave wife of Bharamanna
who fought a lion and defeated it and drank its blood.
Remember this.
I never disagreed.
But, you have to understand this point.
If you agree to Mr. Chaplin's demands
he will treat your kid as his own child.
I don't want the foreigners to treat my kid as their own
or as their heir.
My kid is not a coward like you!
Beware!
You don't know how powerful they are.
If you don't stop talking now
I won't reply to you
but my sword will give you a fitting reply.
Hey! - Hey!
Let's get out..
During this war
we need to make sure that
we take over Kittur kingdom.
Leave that task to us.
We have a soldier from Kittur Kingdom
and his name is Shivbasapaa. He is on our side.
And with him we have a lady named Mantavva.
Okay.
If we pay them some money then..
our task will be bit easier.
Call them.
Shivbasappa..
Greetings. - Greetings.
Come in..
Greetings. - Greetings.
They have informed us everything. Your task will be accomplished.
Okay.
We'll leave now.
Queen.
Britishers are cheaters.
They don't follow any rules like we do.
The only way to save Kittur is by waging a war.
If that's the case, no one can stop that.
Humans should always follow the path of peace.
Solicitude and kindness should be the motto to run any Kingdom.
You should never give way to barbarity.
Master.
There were people who have shed their blood during this war.
Is there no significance for their sacrifices?
We can never be scared of those foreigners.
Should we lower our own flag
and become the slaves of those Britishers?
Our ancestors
have worked hard to build this empire.
We have been ruling this Kingdom for centuries now.
It belongs to Kannada people.
When we are sure about the facts,
how can we allow those strangers to take the throne of this empire?
Master, it's not possible. - But..
These foreigners are very powerful.
Master.
Peace and patience were our strong forte, but we have to let go
of them in order to protect Kittur Dynasty.
We need to take up weapons and start fighting now.
What if our state is smaller in size.
We need not fear.
Kannada people are very brave.
"Great Lord, liberate us.."
"Great Lord, liberate us."
"Oh, brave warrior."
"Great Lord, liberate us."
"Fearless warrior!"
It's not firing up, it's wet.
Someone has done it on purpose.
Channabassu, why are you waiting?
Fire it up.
Queen, our artillery has failed.
Someone has intentionally done this to our weapons.
Queen.
I need to discuss an important matter with you.
Gurusidappa, this is not the time to discuss.
Go fight.
Rayanna!
I admire the Queen's acts of valour, but..
you have to ask her to leave the war zone.
What are you trying to say?
All of our artilleries have failed.
Enemy troops are advancing.
Rayanna, hopes of winning is diminishing.
Queen will never let the soldiers die and fear for her own life.
Queen will never back off from the war zone.
Be fearless and fight.
Fight with the enemy troops and kick them out of here.
Rayanna.
Being fearless and fighting for the empire is important
but keeping the Queen alive is our duty too.
It's right to fight until the end of the battle,
Rayanna, don't forget that Queen's life is in danger.
"Hey the three-eyed one, destructor."
"Furious Lord Shiva, destroy everything."
"Hey, Lord, terrify everyone."
"Hey the three-eyed one, destructor."
"Furious Lord Shiva, destroy everything."
"Hey Lord, terrify everyone."
"Great Lord, liberate us."
"Great Lord, liberate us from this"
"vicious cycle of birth and death."
"Great Lord, liberate us from this"
"vicious cycle of birth and death.."
Mother.
Situation has worsened and we have been compromised.
These foreigners are inhuman and unfair.
Mother, they want to kill you.
Safety of this Empire is more important than my life.
Mother!
If you want to keep fighting.
Chop off my head and then fight.
Mother, please don't let Kittur be directionless.
Don't do that. - Queen.
Please don't delay anymore.
Please leave.
Go on.
Hey!
Oh, Soldier!
Hey!
Gurusidappa.
Queen..
Please leave.
Please go away.
Gurusidappa.
Hail Lord..
Chennamma, you are under arrest.
Damn! You coward!
You couldn't win a war by legit means.
You have come here to arrest me!
You scumbag.
He wasn't alone.
How will he know about this road?
We brought them here.
You are deceitful and traitors.
You should be ashamed. Damn!
Yes, we should be ashamed, but we have a life to lead.
Only if we put the shame aside, we can survive. - Yes.
You dogs!
Shame on you and your desires.
You have betrayed your own Motherland.
You will face the consequences.
Chennamma, don't shout.
Soldiers, take them away.
Sir, Chennamma is arrested.
Hey! Chennamma has been arrested.
Rayanna.
'Belagavi Jail'
Hey, Rayanna.
Please eat, why do you want to starve yourself?
You will die of hunger.
Damn! You scumbag!
You are supporting those Britishers to just earn some food and money.
Why should I eat food?
It's because of people like you who have sold their self-respect
that today, our Kittur is in their hands.
Go away. Don't show me your face again.
You had promised us.
Now you need to handover Kittur to us.
Surely, why not?
Good people like you
will always be recognised by the company.
Company respects people like you.
And you will be always honoured.
We don't need them.
Just handover the Kittur Kingdom to us.
Absolutely.
Major Ross. - Yes, Sir.
Honour them on an elephant. - Okay, Sir.
Go on.
Please don't do this. Leave us.
Please don't do this.
Hey, Venkat Rao.
These rascal Britishers.. These scumbags.
They fooled us and now they're beheading us.
Shetty.
We never anticipated these people will turn so violent.
You will never succeed.
You scoundrels.
Don't do..
Mr. Nisbeth. - Yes, sir.
See here, this is Kittur.
Okay.
We have snatched this place. - Oh!
They believed that unity is their strength.
This empire believed that.
According to company policy,
we will divide and rule.
Break the unity.
Mr. Nisbeth, divide Kittur into three parts.
Bidi, Sampagavi and Kanapura. - Okay.
These are important business centres.
You will divide the three parts as Taluks.
And then rule. - Okay, sir.
Appoint three ministers for three Taluks.
But for Sampagavi, appoint Mr. Krishna Rao.
He is from Mysore.
But also is very close to our Government.
Understood? - Yes, sir.
Good luck.
Sir, what is that?
Mr. Krishna Rao.
As ordered by the Queen of England
Viceroy has sent a letter.
What's the matter?
We only have a problem with the royal family.
We don't hate normal people.
Gaining confidence of the people
will be the main motto of our Government.
Major Pickering. - Yes, sir.
Release all the soldiers who were arrested after the war.
Except Chennamma and her family. - Okay, sir.
Rayanna, you have been released.
Hey, Rudrappa. Hey, Kenchappa.
You are flying high, aren't you?
You could hoist your flag because you were deceitful.
I will hoist our flag on Kittur Kingdom.
This is my vow.
This is my aim.
"Om.."
Goddess Bistavva.
Goddess, why are you punishing us?
Give me the reason.
People of Kittur are not cowards.
We are warriors.
We are a bunch of fearless warriors.
I believed so.
But, people who were imprisoned with me
broke my trust.
They betrayed me..
Everyone proved that people are around only during happiness.
No one is around here.
But I'm not scared.
To get Chennamma out of the prison and to free the Kittur Dynasty
I will fight alone.
I swear on you..
Rayanna, we will support you.
We ignored you so that no one notices us with you.
Rayanna, if it has hurt you, then please forgive us.
Yes, Rayanna.
I feel contented by your patriotism.
Goddess, our Kittur's Queen is not an orphan.
She is fearless.
I have hundreds of warriors with me to save her.
'Hail Sangolli Rayanna.'
Stop this!
Always cheer for Chennavva, not me.
Let's not make noise here, you people can leave.
If needed I'll come to you. - Okay, Rayanna.
We'll leave..
Mr. Kulkarni..
Hey coward! Why are you gasping? What's wrong?
Sangolli's warrior is here.
Greetings, Rayanna. - Greetings, Rayanna.
Rayanna..
If your mom sees you in this condition.
She will be disturbed.
Rayanna, come with me..
Rayanna.
Come.
Mr. Kulkarni, get up..
Please sit down.
Why are you doing this?
You haven't shaved my beard and how can you start with him?
Yes.
I respect people who fight for their country.
I will shave them first.
You fool.
I was the one who got you here.
When did I disagree to that?
There was no barber, that's why you got me here.
I'm not your slave.
Now you look better. - I'll leave, Timanna.
Hey, Rayanna.
Your brother is not good at his work.
And I can't take it anymore.
You can join him next time.
It's me, Rayanna.
Gangadhar. - Oh! Gangadhar.
Come in.
Ma'am.
Please have it.
Rayanna, I'm delighted to see you after five years.
I'm very happy that you are still alive.
Gangadhar, what is the matter?
Sardar Avaradee Veerappa has called for you.
Sardar Veerappa. Where is he now?
Rayanna, from the past five years Kittur is under those Britishers.
We withstood that pain till now.
Sardar, we can't take it anymore.
Rayanna, I hoped that the soldiers who were prisoned
would fight against the injustice towards Kittur Dynasty.
But when all of them ran away from here.
I realised that being alive is of no use.
You have misunderstood me, Sardar.
Kittur warriors are not worried about their life.
Those powerful warriors have worked along with me.
They will never forget Kittur.
They'll never hesitate to sacrifice their life for the sake of country.
Tell me how many warriors do you need?
Rayanna, how many warriors can join you?
Chanbasanna, Balasaheb of Amaturu. Belavadi Yellanna, Rudranayaka.
Kareebasappa, Chenayya, Sangolli Sanganna, Baalanayak from Bastwaad.
Kammaar, Meerasaabee, Kaaleebhimanna from Chilkund.
Ranahalgee, Hanumanth, Basulingappa from Hanabaratti.
Bheema from Hugarti, Jaddimani, Kenchappa from Sangatikoppa.
Appajinaayak from Sutagatti, Appoji from Tigdolli.
Raanajeekondaa from Majjigada, Topinkattee Konary.
Nemanna from Kodachaavada, Jaddimani Fakeraa from Vokkanda.
When these people start marching
they come along with hundreds of warriors with them.
Well done, Rayanna.
Sardar.
With the help from those warriors and your suggestions
I'll fight against the Britishers.
Fighting a war isn't that easy, Rayanna.
What? - They have full control from Delhi to Rameshwar.
We will have to fight against the cunning British Company.
We should never forget that, Rayanna.
Gangadhar, no matter how powerful their army is, we will fight.
We have the power to chop off the heads of the opponents.
People of Kittur have been always good at it.
We are not bothered to sacrifice our lives.
People who have taken a vow to free the Kittur Empire.
This place is full of mettlesome warriors.
Sardar, Kannada people would never hesitate
to sacrifice their life for the country.
Rayanna, well done..
Greetings, Rayanna..
This army is trained by us.
Chauvinist, ethnocentric.
Sangolli Rayanna, will lead you from today.
Each one of you must follow his orders.
We'll do as you say
Gangadhar, I'm not interested in being a leader.
We'll all fight together.
Sardar, before our war begins
I want to get blessings from Chennamma.
Okay.
Chennamma is imprisoned at Bailhongal Fort.
And it has high security.
It would be difficult to go there and meet her.
Even we could not reach there.
Gangadhar.
But I've heard that we can go in dressed as a Swami.
Hail saint Siddheshwar.
Greetings, Swami.
Nayakanahatti Thippeswamy blesses you.
Why are you staring at me?
Isn't he the same Swami who came in yesterday.
You guessed it right.
I'm the disciple of the same Swami who came in yesterday.
My guru is going to Kashi.
He asked me to visit, that's why I'm here.
I can leave if you don't want me to get in.
Please don't do that.
Queen Chennamma is waiting for you. Please get in.
Hail saint Siddheshwar.
Greetings, Guru.
No, mother, please don't do that.
I'm not the disciple Jingamma Guru.
I'm your son, Rayanna.
Rayanna, my child.
You are an erudite warrior.
And a dedicated disciple too.
Mother, please don't cry.
Rayanna, how is that possible?
We have abandoned the people of Kittur Kingdom.
Mother, your son is alive.
I will get the Kittur Empire out of darkness.
Mother, I've taken a vow to free the Empire.
Rayanna, will you be able to fulfil this wish?
It will be surely fulfilled.
Numerous warriors are ready for the battle.
Avaradee Veerappa and Gangadhar
have built an army in the jungle. And are ready for the battle.
They are eagerly waiting for the battle.
Is it, Rayanna?
Mom, don't worry. I have met them.
I'm here for your permission to head the battle.
Take this.
We don't need them.
I just need your blessings.
Rayanna, you need them to prepare your army for the battle.
Please take them.
My kid.
Rayanna, if you feel like you need any additional help.
You can meet the King of Shivagutti, my father.
You will surely get some help.
Please show this ring to my father.
Warrior, may you win this battle.
Ma'am, I'll leave.
Sardar.
Chennamma has sent these valuables, to use it for battle preparation.
Take this.
I want to gather the warriors and fight the Britishers.
And I've taken a vow to release Queen Chennamma from the prison.
Rayanna, please don't rush.
Britishers have kept an eye on you.
You should never forget that.
But I can't sit idle fearing about that.
Rayanna, we are right in the middle of a storm now.
We need to plan carefully to reach the shore.
What do you mean?
Pretend that you have forgotten everything.
The work which has been inherited by your ancestors.
Please continue that.
No, that's impossible.
Even after witnessing the condition of Kittur Empire
I will never do that work.
Rayanna, if you want to elude the Britishers' eye on you
you have to continue that work.
You can work there for sometime
and when you are free, work on strengthening your army.
Rayanna, if you don't go there.
All our dreams will be shattered.
Please listen to me. Go back to Sangolli.
Okay.
I will try that too.
Sardar, I'll leave now. - Okay.
Go on, Rayanna.
Everyone, please listen to this.
For 10 acres of land Rs. 2 extra need to be paid as tax.
Listen, everyone.
I asked you to pay taxes. - Mr. Kulkarni.
What is this?
Please be quiet.
Don't show off, sit quietly.
Oh, God. - Gowda.. - Hey!
Filthy guys, you spread filth everywhere.
Why do you need agricultural land when you can't pay taxes?
Don't forget that we need to pay the taxes on time.
Pay the taxes..
Thimmanna, why this injustice?
Mr. Kulkarni, please don't do this to us.
Please don't..
Pay the taxes.
Hey, Mr. Kulkarni? Why are you doing this?
Is this how you torture the villagers who don't pay taxes?
Rayanna, if I don't collect the extra taxes
then the lenders will attack me.
Let them attack.
How will they know about the villagers' condition?
You need to explain it to them.
Raya!
If these farmers are provoked then you'll not be spared.
Not only you but the Government too will not survive.
Our villagers can't pay the dues if they suddenly raise the taxes.
You are right.
Pay the yearly taxes after harvesting your grains.
You people can leave now.
Hey Rayanna, if we don't do this then villagers won't concede.
If you continue doing this then villagers will beat you up.
How should I explain this to you?
Rayanna, your agricultural land has been measured.
It's actually 3 times larger than the real one.
So for next six years you need to pay extra.
They have ordered us to collect 32 Rupees.
Hey, Fakeera! Listen to me.
My grandfather Rogappa didn't pay, similarly my father Barahmanna too.
And now I'll not pay, let me see what happens.
Rayanna, listen to me.
During King's reign we could do whatever we want.
But now the company is running the Empire.
If we don't agree to their demands we'll lose our land.
That won't happen.
If they increase the taxes unnecessarily then I won't pay.
I've conveyed the message, rest is left to you.
Rayanna is interfering a lot.
Greetings, Rayanna.
Gowda, it's late and he hasn't..
Greetings, Gowda.
Take this envelope.
By evening this envelope should reach Sampgavvi's officer.
Okay.
Raya.
Kaarkun's Govindappa needs vegetables, deliver them.
Mr. Kulkarni, I'm not his slave to shop vegetables for him.
You can do it yourself.
Hey fool! Why did you come empty handed?
Empty handed? I have the envelope with me.
Don't try to act smart. Where are the usual stuff?
I asked Mr. Kulkarni for vegetables, didn't you get it?
I don't know.
I'm not your slave to get vegetables for you.
This is too much. You are acting too much.
Go and give this to the officer.
Are you Rayanna?
Yes.
Hey Raya! Why are you interfering in the village's matters?
Why are you getting irritated now? What have I done?
You gathered people against paying taxes.
You fought with Mr. Kulkarni and also threatened him to kill.
Yes, I agree that I fought regarding the issue of taxes.
But I never tried to kill him.
Does that mean that Mr. Kulkarni is lying?
Yes, sir. He tortures people.
Productivity of crops is less due shortage of rainfall.
How can they pay taxes?
You will feel sorry if you see their condition now.
Shut your mouth.
You are forgetting that you work under Mr. Kulkarni.
Why are you manipulating?
Officer, please don't listen to criticism made by others.
Raya, I need not listen to a normal soldier.
Officer, there shouldn't be any discrimination among people
One should have the right mind-set.
Raya, don't talk rubbish.
We have Mr. Kulkarni to take the decisions.
And above me we have a Collector to take decisions.
You said the right thing.
Yes we have everyone, but for what?
To follow the orders of the British company.
Not for the sake of people.
Raya, don't forget that you are talking to an officer.
Sir, there is no need to be terrified.
Why should I worry if I'm right?
I would like to tell you something.
I won't be quiet if you try to torture normal people.
You have the power only because of people.
Otherwise there is nothing.
Hey, Raya! Are you trying to revolt against me?
You have become egoistic. I need to take care of that.
You cannot do that.
Hey! Come in.
Put this egoistic person in the jail.
Hey..
Take him away.
Rayanna.
You guys refused to pay the taxes.
Hey! Beat them.
Oh my God!
Greetings.
Please come..
Where is your son, Raya?
It's been three days since I last saw him.
I don't how or where he is.
I didn't call you here to listen to your sad story.
If your son keeps loafing around
will his dead father pay the taxes?
Old Kenchi..
You rascal!
Hold your tongue. You rascal.
My husband never called me by my first name.
Who are you to call me Kenchi?
How dare you talk to Mr. Kulkarni in this way?
If you talk again, I'll scrape your face.
You have been spared because you said these to me.
You will face the consequences if you say this in front of my son.
He would have ripped you apart and made slippers from your skin.
Slippers? - Yes.
Would he get slippers done from my skin?
Egoistic people like you should never be pardoned.
Pay your taxes right now.
I will not pay.
If you don't pay now, then I'll have to punish you.
We aren't scared of your punishment as we belong to a brave family.
You are a slave to the britishers.
What do you know about respect?
Hey, Fakeera. - Mr. Kulkarni.
This old lady is very egoistic.
Why are you staring at me? Punish her.
Hey, put those stones on her.
Come on. Come on, you scoundrels.
Let me see how powerful you guys are.
Hey! Put them on her.
Oh, my God!
Hey, Mr. Kulkarni..
This is too much.
You are trying to torture everyone as you have the political power.
Hey, Gowda! Sit quietly.
Don't pretend to be a saviour.
This job is not easy.
You should always showcase your power.
Gowda should always be very strict, not lenient like you.
Go away, you idiot. - Mr.Kulkarni.
How can you disrespect people who have fought for their country?
You will be ruined.
Why should I work in a place where no one respects me?
It's not worthy working here, why would someone work here?
I quit, you can continue.
Hey, Balya!
Come on, you idiot. You were the one missing here.
You, scoundrel.
You are punishing my old Aunt? How dare you?
You scumbag! - If you don't pay the taxes.
I don't care. May it be your aunt or your mother
all are equal. - Hey, Balya!
I will be her nominee. You remove those stones.
Chanbassu, don't do that.
Hey! You better obey my words.
Otherwise, I'll chop your head off.
Remove that.
Aunt.
Channabassu. - Aunt.
Hey, Balya!
Hey! Let my son Rayanna come.
I'll ask him to behead you.
You'll never succeed in your life. Your life will be ruined.
I'll behead you..
Rayanna, all this happened on that day.
I'm in the jail now.
Otherwise I would have beheaded that Kulkarni and hanged his head.
I am the guarantee for your release and you'll be released soon.
You were very helpful, Gowda.
Hey, Raya.
I have released you on the guarantee of Gowda.
Do you think you are free once you are released?
Don't forget that you are still accused of crime.
We can put you in jail anytime we want.
Henceforth, be a good slave.
Don't interfere in the village matters.
And if you try to disturb Mr. Kulkarni's work
then you will have to spend the rest of your life in jail.
Hey, officer!
Without understanding the reality, you trusted Balya's words.
The people who have forced me into jail
and this government which tortures people, I'll not spare.
I will fight back.
Are you proud that you are ruling Kittur Dynasty?
I won't spare Mr. Kulkarni, who is collecting extra taxes
from the people of my village.
My only aim is to free the Kittur Empire.
That is my motto. That is my only vow.
Hey, Balya.
Rayanna..
Kulkarni is like a fatherly figure to the people in the village.
Rayanna.
We are like slaves to them, we can't go against them.
Aunt.
I cannot live a ill repute life with no respect.
Don't let anger influence your decisions.
Father, be quiet. Why do you talk like slaves?
Let's face Mr. Kulkarni. Uncle, I want to..
Rayanna, kill that Balya.
Rayanna, he is troubling the farmers a lot.
Rayanna, kill that Kulkarni.
Hey, Balya.
Hey, Kulkarni! Did I try to kill you?
N-No..
Then why did you lie and send me to jail?
Why did you punish my mother when I wasn't around?
Hey, Balya!
Rayanna.
You are like a brother to the ladies in the village.
Are you not my brother?
Please forgive his mistake and save me from becoming a widow.
Please don't kill my husband.
Hey, Kulkarni!
You are alive because of your wife.
You'll survive if you reform.
If not you'll be killed.
Okay. I'll do as you wish.
Kulkarni, I'm with you.
Why are you so terrified?
He is just a small soldier.
You can't consider him as normal soldier.
Don't forget, a spark neglected can burn the house.
If we let that Rayanna free, then we will lose our value.
Kulkarni! You don't worry.
I will talk to Dharwad's collector about his matter.
I will make sure that he'll not trouble us.
Mother, if a small village like Sangolli
is being tortured by people like Kulkarni.
then this Government might be harassing the whole nation.
If we wait for some more time, then people will be tortured.
Rayanna, that should not happen.
We need to gather our men and try
and bring freedom to Kittur.
Rayanna, you can do anything for your country.
I'll help you as much as I can.
May you be victorious.
Win this battle.
I'll leave now, Mom.
"Ours is a brave nation. Let's protect it."
"Let's be valiant in our motherland."
"Ours is a brave nation. Let's protect it."
"Let's be valiant in our motherland."
"Let's work hard to protect our nation's pride."
"Let's spread the word that nation's work is God's work."
"Let's unite to destroy evil."
"Let's retaliate. Let's gain freedom."
"Ours is a brave nation. Let's protect it."
"Let's be valiant in our motherland."
Rayanna, I and my accomplices will always join you
in your venture against the British.
Your words have brought me joy. I'll never forget your help.
Bye, Rayanna..
"The men of Karnataka are lion-hearted."
"Our land and culture will always be ours."
"The men of Karnataka are lion-hearted."
"Our land and culture will always be ours."
"Let's give up our lives of peasanthood"
"and drink the blood of the British who disrespect us."
"We're not peasants who work under you."
"We don't need to live under anyone's obligation."
"Our entire life is a battle. Life and death are just games."
"Let's fight hard for our freedom."
"Let's make use of our birth."
"Let's drive out the darkness in our nation."
"Ours is a brave nation. Let's protect it."
"Let's be valiant in our motherland."
I don't do anything without everyone's consent.
Look, we're not asking for help for our sake.
We're asking for the sake of the nation.
I agree. That's true.
Though we're dacoits, we'll help you.
You must give us a share of the money that you find.
We're not here to loot the nation. We want to free Kittur.
You can join us if you wish. Or else, let it go.
Let's go, Chennabassu.
Dad, this is a good omen. Let's join them.
Let's loot in Rayanna's name and keep it a secret.
Rayanna!
Look, we'll join you as you have spoken out openly.
Bapu, once you join us
you must follow the rules of our group.
Okay. Hey..
"It's a crime to accept another crime."
"Bravery is proof of success."
"It's a crime to accept another crime."
"Bravery is proof of success."
"We must beat up people and behead them."
"Let's offer them to Goddess Kali."
"One who forgets his nation is as good as dead."
"Let's kill the demons who are in human disguise."
"If we fear the enemy, we won't have any friends."
"Lord Shiva is called Neelakanta for having drank poison."
"Warriors! Let's unite and win."
"Come on, let's be brave and take a vow to get freedom."
"Ours is a brave nation. Let's protect it."
"Let's be valiant in our motherland."
"Ours is a brave nation. Let's protect it."
"Let's be valiant in our motherland."
Sardar, I have gathered people as I promised.
They are ready to die for the sake of Kittur. Look!
Way to go, Rayanna..
I feel as strong as a hundred elephants.
I bow before your love
for the province of Kittur.
Hail Guru Siddesha. - Greetings, sir. Go in.
Hail Lord Shiva.
Hail Lord Shiva..
Sir, Rayanna isn't as simple as you think.
He's a tough guy. - Yes, sir.
He's a very brave guy. Otherwise, he wouldn't have braved
and intruded your security, met Chennamma for her advice
and prepare troops in order to dethrone you.
Mr. Krishna Rao, the matter is very serious.
We'll start our plan to revolt against him.
You must send out spies everywhere.
They must observe his movements and report it to me.
Okay. - Go on and do it.
The time is here for the Nandi flag to be
hoisted again on top of Kittur fort.
I wish to see it
just once in my eyes.
It's easy to dream
but difficult to make it come to reality.
Chennamma, it's impossible for Kittur to be free.
People like you who don't know the meaning of self-respect
will never know the power of patriotism.
You would never understand it.
My dear Sangolli Rayanna will prove to the entire world
that the people of Karnataka are always independent.
Is it? Your belief is destroyed.
My soldiers have shot Rayanna. - That's a lie!
Destroying unity, breaking trust
and breaking a person's morale in a tough situation
is a born character of Britishers.
I have no need to lie to you.
Rayanna can neither be captured so easily nor be killed.
We can't modify one's fate.
I'm telling you the truth.
Here's the proof that he's dead.
Rayanna was here to meet you. He was caught by our soldiers.
When he tried to escape, he was shot down.
It was our duty to inform you.
You can either believe us or let it go.
Rayanna..
You were the light of hope for the people of Kittur.
But you have died..
My dear..
You were on a mission to free you motherland.
You were trapped by those scumbags.
You have been killed by the Britishers..
Guru Siddesha..
Guru Siddesha
won't you show mercy towards Kittur?
Wouldn't you bless Rayanna's troops?
What must I do in such a situation?
What must I do..
"Hail Lord Shiva.."
Aunt.. - Aunt..
Aunt! - Aunt!
Hail..
Hail Lord Shiva..
Aunt.. - Aunt..
Mom! Mother, Chennamma..
You are the one who should take care of Kittur.
Now that you've died, why should I battle?
Don't lose hope, Rayanna.
Chennabassu, our efforts have gone in vain.
Where are you going, Rayanna? - I'm going to see Chennamma.
Don't, Rayanna.. There's tight security.
If you go there, you'll be captured.
I don't even have the opportunity to look at her face.
Hey, Rayanna..
Don't..
Look here..
You must not lose hope in such a situation.
Mr. Veerappa, tell him..
Rayanna, don't worry..
You must fill yourself with courage..
All my courage and determination left me
the moment I heard about her death..
Rayanna..
If you lose hope, the people who follow you are left alone.
Her soul is going to give you 100 times more inspiration
than she did by staying in the prison.
Get up! Pick up your sword.
Take a stand!
Sardar is right, Rayanna.
Don't forget that it's your duty to fulfil Chennamma dream.
You must pick up the sword that she gave you
and behead the enemies. Protect the nation, Rayanna.
Hey.. Get up..
Let's battle under her adopted son Shivalingappa's guidance.
Hold on to your sword.
Remember the promise that you made her.
Rayanna, you must've been born in the province of Kittur
especially in my womb.
I could've lived in peace.
Kittur could've stayed rich
and safe under your rule.
Mom, I'm always indebted to Kittur.
I'm a son to my motherland.
I'll always fight for you and this province
until a single drop of blood is left in my body.
I wish to be born here no matter how many times I am reborn.
I wish to be born as your son in my next life.
I'll pray to Lord Beerappa that my wish be fulfilled.
"Hail Lord Shiva."
Sardar, let's not wait anymore.
Let's start our battle against the British from this instant.
Rayanna
we need weapons to fight the British.
We need help from trained soldiers. - Don't worry about it.
I'll leave for Shivaguthi now and seek help from the king.
Chennabassu! - Rayanna?
Leave immediately and bring the prince.
Rayanna, my only daughter is held captive in a prison.
Though I know about it, I'm not able to do anything.
I feel happy to learn
about my daughter's well-being from you.
I have no idea about what I should do
in such a situation.
Sir, if you want the Nandi flag to be hoisted on Kittur fort
you must help us.
Rayanna, this is a Mughal province. The emperor works for the British.
Shivaguthi is under his rule.
A dacoit called Hokkala Bharma from Kanakanuru
has been invading our province along with his accomplices.
Sir, if you permit me, I'll kill Hokkala Bharma.
Rayanna, it's not fair to put our guest in danger.
I won't be in trouble if I have your blessings, sir.
Don't worry. Give me your consent.
Sir, God himself has sent Rayanna
to destroy Bharma.
Our province will become safe if you permit him.
Rayanna, you have my consent. You can take my troops with you.
Return victorious.
No, sir. I'll go by myself.
Rayanna, you must take my troops if you don't want me to worry.
As you wish, sir.
Sir.. - Yes, Shivappa?
Okay. We shall do as you say.
You can go, Rayanna.
Hey, Barmya!
Finish your lunch soon.
It's me. Sangolli Rayanna.
Anyhow it's noon. Why don't you join for lunch?
I'm done.
I shall wait for you to finish.
If you're from Kittur. I belong to a Mughal clan.
Why did you come here?
To exterminate you.
Just like you, many warriors
failed to defeat me.
I have come here to witness your greatness.
Is it?
Then come. Let's battle.
Barmya! My troop is over there.
You troop is here.
Let us not shed their blood.
It's okay. Let's fight, one on one.
During the fight, if I die
my troop shall accept you as their leader.
If you die, your troop should accept me as their leader.
They should come with me, as well.
I'm born to fight. I'm okay with this truce.
Come on.
When we are engaged in this fight
none of you must interfere.
You came in search of a favour.
But you ended up solving our problem.
You have brought relief to our kingdom.
This is your greatness.
All hail Sangolli Rayanna!
Rayanna! I bow my head for your patriotism.
We shall provide maximum support from our end.
Your Majesty!
I can never forget the support provided by you
to get rid of those Britishers from our country.
Let your patriotism prevail victory.
Let Kittur get freedom from clutches of these foreigners.
I will be honoured. - May God bless you.
Take this. You can go, Rayanna.
Look at these troops, sir.
You're great, Rayanna.
Please, step aside. - Rayanna!
Greetings, Prince. - Greetings.
Your dedication and patriotism towards liberalization
has made me dumbstruck.
I will be in your mercy, forever. - Please don't say that.
Now it's the right time to pay my tribute.
That's it.
Rayanna!
Halt!
I think Rayanna's settlement is over there.
This is the right time to kill Rayanna and his gang.
Come on. Spread. Fire!
What?
Hail Lord Shiva!
Rayanna! All these bodies belong to them.
Rayanna!
Few of them managed to escape along with that officer.
But..
Rayanna!
Any casualties?
No. But, it's not safe for us to stay here.
We shall evacuate, immediately. - But, where shall we go?
To Handi Badaganath.
Greetings! - May God bless you.
Your highness! As you're a hermit.
Please guide us in a suitable way
to overpower these foreigners and provide
immense strength to fight against them.
Your highness! We need a favour. - Please tell me, Rayanna.
You must take the responsibility to safeguard our prince.
Sure. It would be my pleasure.
May God bless you. - We can never forget this favour.
Rayanna! No matter what happens
don't surrender this sword to anyone.
Take it. Let victory be with you.
Damn!
Just like the legendary Bakasura
Rayanna is on the path of destruction.
Mr. Krishna Rao!
Rayanna is uneducated, he was just a postman.
But how could he plan a guerrilla warfare.
I don't know, sir. But, he is very intelligent.
That's why, we have to use our tactics
to break that intelligence and his struggle.
Greetings, sir.
There is a rumour about Rayanna's presence in Nandgad.
Greetings, sir.
There is a news about Rayanna's arrival at Kittur.
What is this, Rayanna?
In front of everybody
you spoke about Nandgad, Kittur and Khanapur.
Won't you think it would be easy for those foreigners to catch us?
The reason behind your suspicion was because of these people.
Are you talking about these people?
Those foreigners think that they can break our unity.
But we have tactics to infiltrate their army.
They have performed this feat.
Currently, their troops have scattered to different places.
Now, we're even.
What should we do now?
It's time to deviate.
To where?
Samphaghavi.
"This is the land of warriors."
"The is the abode of fighters."
"This is the land of warriors. The is the abode of fighters."
"This fight is for the people."
"This struggle is for our survival."
"It's time to revolt against humiliation."
"We won't rest, until we behead every one of these traitors."
"This is the land of warriors. The is the abode of fighters."
"The humiliation we faced at the mercy of British."
"It's time for retaliation."
"Service towards one's country is equal to worshiping God."
"Let's sacrifice our life for the country."
"Let's revolutionise the movement."
"Destroy the targets."
"Let's revolutionise the movement, destroy the targets."
"The revolution has begun."
"It's time for the freedom fighters to celebrate the movement."
"They launched a strike without fear."
"Fuelled with courage, they beheaded the evil."
"This is the land of warriors. The is the abode of fighters."
Sarkar! - Prince!
Sarkar!
- Get up.
Take your hands off me. - Come with us.
You bloody brute! Take your hands off me.
"They are a bunch of cheaters."
"It's time to exterminate."
"Motherland is important than their own mother."
"One can't stop the abuse and corruption."
"He approaches like a lightning."
"He started a revolution."
"He approaches like a lightning. He started a revolution."
"A new movement has begun."
"It's time to terminate traitors, without mercy."
"Courage is born in a coward."
"The blaze has destroyed the forces."
Sir!
Sangolli Rayanna's rage is intolerable.
Sir!
Issue a shoot at sight order.
If not
it does not take much time for him to reach here.
He will kill us and throw our bodies into a river.
Sir! Give a shoot at sight order.
No!
We don't have the permission to assassinate him.
But, we can't sit like this.
Mr. Krishna Rao.
Money can separate children from its mother.
Likewise
these fighters will fall for the money.
So, what next?
Let's put a bounty of Rs. 10,000 on his head.
Spread the word across villages.
For the lust of money, they will surely catch him.
Let's start the plan.
Listen to me.
Whoever can catch Sangolli Rayanna
are rewarded handsomely by the government.
Listen to me.. - Hey!
Why are you hitting me. I'm just a messenger.
Help me!
Please, help me. Hey, please leave me alone.
Hey, stop running. - Leave me alone.
Hey!
Why are you chasing me?
Please, spare my life. - Hey!
Are you being an informant to the government?
Forgive me. - I will kill you.
Please, forgive me.
Dear!
Oh, my God! What happened?
Please, wake up. Who did this murder?
Speak to me. Please.
All hail Sangolli Rayanna!
Hey, Rayanna!
Did my husband interfere in your affairs?
Why did you allow your men to kill my husband.
Answer me, Rayanna.
I'm not the reason for his death.
You killed an innocent soul.
You all are traitors. You won't survive for long.
Let your generations end here.
Hey, Rayanna!
I shall witness the moment when you're hanged.
I will definitely see it.
I'll witness that!
Rayanna, this malfeasance is committed by Bhandari Babu.
He did it using your name.
Bhandari Babu.
Hey!
Take it!
Go!
Go and enjoy!
Hey!
Hey! - Hey!
Hey!
- Hey! - Hey! - Hey!
Hey!
Hey, Rayanna! - Hey!
Hey!
Rayanna..
I surrender.
You say something and you think something else!
You're a vicious person!
You cannot live anymore!
You stepped over the rules of our people.
You went after wealth and broke your word!
The one who betrayed his land
shouldn't bleed on that land!
Where is Shivalingappa?
He's Shivalingappa, the prince of Kittur!
Hello!
Where is that rebel?
He's in the veins of his enemies!
He's in the hearts of the people of this land!
Arrest him!
Nisbeth..
It's your wishful thinking that you'll kill me and be happy.
I'll kill you all before I die.
I'm determined to die for my land.
But can you die for your queen?
I have not grown on others' mercy.
I grew up by working hard and with a strong body.
You work for salary.
But we.. We work for our land.
We will die for our land.
Burn me down if you have guts to do it.
Burn me!
This body won't burn even if you try to burn it.
What can you do once we surrender?
Let the prince go.
Or else, I'll kill you on the spot!
Drop the weapons!
You get the courage from the bullets.
We get the courage from fearlessness!
Nisbeth.
The one who fears for his life doesn't revolt.
And a rebel doesn't fear guns.
Prince.
Come over here.
It was my responsibility to take back my prince safely.
That is the reason I've held myself back.
Or else, I would have killed you all like you did to my leader!
I will be the God of Death to you!
"He's a brave warrior! He's fearless!"
Shit! - "He is a brave hero!"
Sir, they're willing to arrest Rayanna for us.
But, they're asking what they will gain of it.
It's not wrong to ask.
Without profit, no one would
like to do anything.
If you catch Rayanna for us
then our Government will
give you Rs. 10,000 as reward
they will honour you
and they'll give you 300 acres of irrigated land as well.
Are you being truthful..
Mr. Venkanna Gowda. - Yes, sir?
Mr. Linganna Gowda.
We're not the people who go back on their words.
We don't believe that..
Why? Why do you doubt us?
You guys told Mallapa Shetty and Venkat Rao
that if you win the second battle of Kittur
you said you'd give ruling of Kittur to them!
But after you won, you killed them!
This is the truth that transpired before us!
You've raised a good point.
The one to kill those two
is Pune Political Agent and that time's Dharwad Collector
Mr. Chaplin.
But, now the one giving you this word
is the present Dharwad Collector Nisbeth.
And the Political Agent Bieber.
You sure are!
But we have to trust you, don't we.
Mr. Krishna Rao.. - Yes, sir!
Look at this. This is an agreement paper.
Both of them will sign it.
But, you shouldn't go back on your word.
We won't..
Okay then!
Sir, sign it.
Give me!
Here you go.
Hey, Lakappa!
Why do you work so hard?
Opportunity like this won't come again.
Don't push away the fortune that's come to you!
But, I'm afraid!
We're getting a reward.
On top of that, you're getting irrigated land!
You can become a Landlord!
Tell me what I should do! - This! This is the way to live!
Rayanna is your relative.
He trusts you, doesn't he? - He does!
But still..
Don't worry!
We'll come along with you!
Bala.
What is it, Rayanna?
I saw the prince in my dream last night.
I can't go and have a look at him in this situation.
At least you go and see how he's doing.
Okay. - I'll leave now.
Don't go now and return quickly.
Be with them for a few days and inquire about their well-being.
Okay.
Rayanna!
Come, uncle. - Rayanna!
How are you?
Did you now get the thought of joining the group?
What else to do?
I'm a very experienced man.
I have to take actions considering everything.
Rayanna, I didn't come alone.
Linganna Gowda and Venkanna Gowda have also come
along with their men to join your group.
I'll get them if you give me permission.
What are you saying? Get them! - Yes! I'll get them!
Rayanna.
For some reason I don't feel it's right to let them to join us.
It's not wise to say no to those who've voluntarily come to help.
Don't. I beg of you.
They are cunning people.
Channabasava, they're good people too!
Or else they wouldn't have come.
Hey, Channabasava.
We follow the path that Rayanna walks on.
We should support his decision!
Is it not the right thing to do?
No.
Even if we're not related by blood
we've grown up as brothers.
Even if he's hurt a bit, it pains me a lot.
Channabasava.
Rayanna!
I've told him about you!
Don't worry!
Come on..
Greetings. - Greetings.. - Linganna and Venkanna.
I'm very happy that you came to join our group!
We're also people of Kittur.
This is the time to pay that debt.
That's why we took the courage to be here.. - Wonderful!
Hundreds of people in Ambadagatti have decided to join us.
They said, they'll come if someone they know comes to get them.
Channabasava, go to Ambadagatti and get them!
No, Rayanna.
I won't move from your side.
Channabasava.
Why are you acting like a child?
Do as Rayanna says.. - Stop!
I won't go!
You are not the only one to care about Rayanna!
Do you think we don't care about him?
I won't listen to anyone.
I will do as I like.
Channabasava
You know the people of Ambadagatti.
They'll come only if you go.
If our group grows, so does our strength.
Yes.
Okay.
I'll go.
That's good.
Rayanna, come eat with us.
You guys eat first. I'll eat later.
Uncle, you also sit.
I'll serve you food.
My body is all sweaty.
I'll go, have a bath and then eat.
Come on. I'll come with you.
Come then!
My body feels light after bathing.
Give me the sword, I'll hold it.
Oh, God! Rayanna! Run away!
British soldiers have come! Don't let them catch you!
Escape! - Hey! Why are you running!
Give me my sword! - Run, Rayanna!
Chenna Sir!
Where are you..
What happened?
The foreign gang have captured Rayanna!
Lakappa!
Are you speaking the truth? - Yes.
Yes. This sword answers your question.
Rayanna!
No! No!
Rayanna has ordered us to evade capture from the foreigners.
That's his order!
Run! Run! - Praise the lord!
Wait. We have been ordered not to shoot Rayanna.
Okay..
Rayanna!
Gajavira! Don't come here or else.. Go away!
Gajavira!
Linga, go tell Channabasava to evade capture
from these foreign dogs!
Rayanna..
Sangolli Raya.. - Curse your lives!
Shut your mouth.
You were boasting that you are the Son of Kittur.
Did you see how easily we captured you?
Damn you, traitors!
You came in the guise of helping us and ruined our lives!
Shut up, you loudmouth!
Do you think we are fools?
We would have got nothing, if we had helped you.
Only scraps..
We are getting 300 acres of land and Rs 10,000 for helping them.
You fell to the temptations of the foreigners
and betrayed your own motherland, you bastards!
You have shattered the dreams of the people of our country.
You have betrayed your motherland. May your family rot in hell!
May your tongues be cut out from your mouths!
Are you cursing us? - Take him away.
Rayanna!
Raya.. - Mom..
What happened, mom?
I have a bad feeling..
That.. That my Rayanna is in trouble.
No, mom. Nothing can happen to him.
Has nothing happened to him? - No.
You sleep peacefully.
Nothing has happened..
Oh, God!
Please don't take the life of my son
who is fighting for his motherland.
My lord!
All the documents related to Rayanna's crimes
of treason, dacoity and murder are on the table next to you.
I request you to scrutinize the documents
and provide justice to the people here today.
Rayanna, you must speak the truth.
Will you grant freedom to our country if I tell the truth?
We are the ones asking the questions here.
And it's your duty to answer them, the accused.
I haven't committed any crime.
Rayanna..
You went against the Company's regime.
Wasn't it a crime to make Chenamma's adopted son
Shivalingappa, as the king of Kittur?
No! How is it a crime if I try to reinstate the rightful heir
of our motherland?
Killing the members of the court..
Looting the Company's wealth. Weren't these crimes?
Company's money! Company's money!
Did you bring it from your country?
It's our country's money. It isn't a crime to get it back.
You invaded the Kittur palace and looted our wealth.
You committed a crime. Not me.
You killed Chenamma mercilessly, who was looking after
the people of Kittur like her own children.
That's a crime!
You invaded Kannada soil, conquered us by force
bent the will of our leaders and ruined our motherland!
That's a crime!
How is it a crime if we fight for our country's freedom?
That isn't a crime. It's patriotism!
But..
You have ruined the lives of many people
who led a peaceful life.
No! I haven't ruined anyone's life.
But.. It has been ruined by traitors.
Our land of Kittur has been ruined by friends and traitors!
You won't have a peaceful life, but the life of a slave!
That's why I rioted.
Unlike you, the state government
hasn't committed the crimes of rioting and insurgency.
A lot of good has been done for you.
What have you done for us? What are you boasting about?
Haven't we built schools to improve education?
To shun our language and to bring yours to limelight.
You built them for your relatives and friends to study.
That isn't all.
You built them to prepare slaves for your offices and accounts.
Not for our improvement!
People here moved around like animals.
Haven't we built roads in your country? - Yes.
You are scared to walk on our roads.
You did it so that your soldiers and officers can move freely.
You built roads to show our country's wealth as yours.
Haven't we built hospitals for the welfare of the people?
Hospital?
Hello, sir! The soil of this land has healing powers!
The water which flows from Sahayadri hills
is like a nectar.
That's our Malaprabha river!
You stole our herbs and medicines and opened hospitals
to make money..
Not to cure us!
Rayanna, this is your adamant nature.
Also, our government has brought
order and civilization to your land.
Civilization? Do you think you taught us that?
Our country had known civilization before your country was born!
When you didn't know about clothes, we were making muslin cloth!
When you couldn't utter a word, we were writing scriptures!
Epics like Ramayana and Mahabharatha were written here.
This is a sacred land!
All the great scriptures were written here!
How did you bring civilization to us?
This is self-treachery, sir. Self-treachery!
Rayanna..
The government has put you on trial
for murder, dacoity, rebellion and treason.
That's the accusation.
Judge!
How can I be a traitor? Did I ever come to England?
I am not a rebel. I am revolutionary!
I formed a gang to fight against the treacherous lords
who enslaved the people of Kittur.
I am not a plunderer. I am a patriot!
I robbed the bastards who tried to steal our country's wealth!
I am not a murderer. I am a common man.
But the ones whom I murdered were traitors!
The ones who are at fault but blaming it on us
is the Company! Down to the Company!
Down! Down!
Order.. - Down..
This court is adjourned.
There is nothing left to think about.
We can't give the death penalty to a patriot like him.
Mr. Collector. We have risked our lives to aid in Rayanna's capture.
If you don't hang him, he will torture and kill us!
Or else, you will be killing the ones who helped you.
Mr. Linganagowda
we'll discuss about it. You can go rest now.
Okay, sir. - Thank you, sir.
The days between December 16, 1830
to December 18, 1830..
after examining the evidence
Rayanna and his gang
have been deemed as murders
traitors and dacoits.
They have been found guilty of high treason.
Order..
Six members of Rayanna's gang
Rudranayaka, Yellanayaka, Appoji
Ranojikonda, Konery and Nemanna.
have been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Also, the remaining members of Rayanna's gang
Balanayaka, Basavalingappa, Karibasappa
Bhimappa, Kenchappa and Appajinayaka
are being sentenced to death.
The main proprietor of these crimes, Rayanna
has been accused of the crimes of dacoity, murder and treason.
On January 26, 1831
Rayanna will be hanged.
This is the court's decision.
Order..
Sir!
Curse your decision.
But I have a request.
The people of Nandgad supported our cause by helping us.
I want to be hanged there, in front of those people.
Okay. Your wish is granted.
Kannada's Kittur! - May it live forever!
Chenamma's soul! - May it live forever!
"The sunlight in the palace reflects like silver!"
"It's a house whose eyes are scourged!"
"Do you have the strength for it?"
"Your sacrifice is my story!"
"I sing about the game of fate!"
"Oh, Raya! What's this story?"
"The sunlight in the palace reflects like silver!"
"It's a house whose eyes are scourged!"
"The vision of patriotism has been lost!"
"You became a victim of deceit!"
"The fate of our motherland has been written!"
"Why don't you show yourself?"
"Our land is beautiful, the sky is absolute!"
"Why don't you show yourself?"
"Faith is righteous! Might is right!"
"Why did you become a prisoner?"
"For you, I devoted myself!"
"Veerappa! I have lost myself!"
"Why did you go afar?"
"Rayanna! I have lost my voice!"
"The sunlight in the palace reflects like silver!"
"It's a house whose eyes are scourged!"
"The bond of friendship has been broken!"
"Your memory is haunting me!"
"The deeds of treachery have ruined us!"
"Your memory deluges my thoughts!"
"Patriotism is righteous! Principle in life is a must!"
"Why have you left us?"
"A brave fighter! An amazing friend!"
"Why have you been lost to us?"
"For you, I devoted myself!"
"Veerappa! I have lost myself!"
"Why did you go afar?"
"Rayanna! I have lost my voice!"
"You incited patriotism in our hearts!"
Why have you become silent?
"I have been stunned!"
"You are a celestial being!"
"You trusted the words of fiends and became their victim!"
Hey, Raya!
Do you know who I am?
You got my husband killed and turned me into a widow.
You will be hanged in front of me.
My curse has come true!
My curse has come true.
Uncle! - Rayanna!
Mother? - My Raya!
Leave her.
Rayanna! Rayanna! Raya!
My Son! - Why, Mother?
Mother. - Raya..
The time has come for the noose to be tied around your neck.
But you're standing without a trace of fear..
You're such a brave man!
How can they hang a person like you?
Mother.. These people strangled the mother of Kittur.
It isn't hard for them to kill me.
No, Son. No!
Children mustn't die in front of their parents!
I wanted to die in front of your eyes.
I wanted you to bury me!
But you..
You are leaving your mother behind
and going without her, Raya.
How is this right?
No, Mother. Don't cry.
You gave birth to me for the sake of the country.
I didn't commit any crime to deserve this punishment.
I tried to save my country and I am being martyred for it.
It doesn't matter if I die.
You have another son. You have a grandson.
But..
Raya.. My Raya!
My Raya! How can I live without you?
Take all of them to the gallows.
No, Mother. Don't cry.
Bless your son and send him happily.
How can I bless you..
Raya! - Uncle..
Rayanna.
I am humbled by your patriotism.
What's your final wish?
Sir.. I have a final message for my countrymen.
Okay.
Gentlemen..
Ladies..
My people..
Thank you for the respect which you have shown.
Patriots and freedom fighters
fought to save the land of Kittur from foreign rule.
But..
Like a mother poisoning her own children..
Our own people betrayed us.
Many people lost their lives in the struggle.
Many were captured.
They sentenced us to die and marched us in the village.
These so called business men betrayed us.
Why? To incite fear in you.
So that no one must revolt again.
Freedom fighters! What's done is done.
Unite against them!
Or else, all your family and friends
will lead the lives of slaves for the rest of their lives.
This land belongs to us!
We don't have to bow to the wills of others, in order to live.
Bring an end to it today!
Show them the strength of unity!
Don't fear to fight against injustice.
Kick these white dogs out of our country!
Free the land of Kittur!
After your death, Kittur will not get its freedom.
Shut up! Don't think it's all over because Raya is dead.
In the future, each mother will give birth to freedom fighters.
They will thrash you!
There will be a time, when you will flee from our country
like thieves, in the middle of the night.
Mother India will gain her freedom!
The seeds of patriotism have been planted!
In every house, thoughts of revolution are growing!
Praise the lord! - Praise the lord! Praise the lord!
Praise the lord!
Raya! Raya!
Raya! Raya! My Raya!
Raya! My Son!
Sangolli Rayanna, who was hanged on January 26
was considered as an inspiration
and was buried with honour.
Dressed as a Fakeer, Rayanna's best friend, Chennabasava
planted a banyan sapling on his grave.
He nurtured the plant and lived there.
That sapling has grown into a huge banyan tree.
Even now, devotees of Rayanna, irrespective of caste and religion
come here to pray for a son like Rayanna.
They pray with absolute faith and leave trinkets as offerings.
116 years after the death of freedom figther, Sangolli Rayanna
his words came true as the British fled the country
in the middle of the night.
Surprisingly, the day of Sangolli Rayanna's birth, August 15
coincides with India's day of independence.
The day of his death, January 26, coincides with the day
India became a sovereign state.
An epitome of patriotism, self-sacrifice and bravery!
Rayanna!
Partiot Sangolli Rayanna!