DCP Adithya (Sudheer Babu) is a celebrated "super-cop" in Hyderabad, known for his impeccable record and flamboyant public persona. His perfect life is upended when a ruthless killer, Vishnu (Nani), brutally murders a fellow officer and leaves a taunting note addressed directly to Adithya.
The story for the 2020 Telugu-language action thriller follows a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game between a decorated police officer and a mysterious serial killer. The Setup DCP Adithya (Sudheer Babu) is a celebrated "super-cop"
: Vishnu was once a highly decorated Army Special Forces officer. The Setup : Vishnu was once a highly
Vishnu challenges Adithya to a series of psychological games, promising to commit four more murders unless the cop can stop him. The killer leaves cryptic clues and riddles at each crime scene, forcing Adithya into a desperate race against time. To help crack the puzzles, Adithya teams up with Apoorva (Nivetha Thomas), an aspiring crime novelist who provides insights into the killer's possible motivations. To help crack the puzzles, Adithya teams up
As the investigation unfolds, the dark past of the killer is revealed:
The film, which is available on Amazon Prime Video, concludes with a final showdown that tests Adithya's morals and uncovers the full truth behind the corruption that drove Vishnu to violence. V (2020) directed by Mohana Krishna Indraganti - Letterboxd