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When the future of his community of Junior Artists (Film Nagar) is threatened, Raana takes his team of underdog dancers (The Battery Boys) on a mission to win an International Dance Competition and save their home. Their journey rife with obstacles, they seek the help of classical dancers Sri Lakshmi and Sri Devi to edge out the competition (Krishna Dance Academy). Who will prevail in this story of love, hope and hunger for success?
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