Swag

Swag

During the 16th-century reign of Queen Rukmini Devi of the Vinjamara dynasty, her husband, King Bhavabhuti, fed up with the male oppression endured under the matriarchal rule, sought to assume control of the kingdom and transform it into a patriarchal society. With the support of the rajaguru, Bhavabhuti devised a plan requiring Rukmini Devi to give their son, Ajeya, his surname Swaganika instead of Vinjamara. Once this change was made, the transition to patriarchy followed, as Bhavabhuti belonged to the Swaganika dynasty. When the rajaguru documented Ajeya in the family tree, he expressed concern that Bhavabhuti's descendants might eventually not have any male heirs, leading to the extinction of the Swaganika clan. This was because a daughter would join another family upon marriage, due to the change in surname. Following a heated argument, Bhavabhuti and the rajaguru cursed each other, declaring that if the latter's descendants failed to record the male offspring of Bhavabhuti's lineage, both families would face the prospect of having no further male heirs. In the present, SI Bhavabhuti is retiring from the police force and has been denied a pension due to complaints about his misconduct and his chauvinistic attitudes.

Director

Hasith Goli

Release

4 Oct 2024

Language

Telugu