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Stories
SCENE 1:- THE ACCIDENTAL SWAP
SETTING:- A BUSY, VIBRANT CAFE OF THE CITY
Lily and Vikram in a split-screen. Lily a business lady she’s
dressed neatly in a blazer, walks with purpose, and checks
her emails on her phone while ordering. Vikram is dressed
casually in jeans and a vintage jacket, carrying his camera.
He’s taking pictures of the street outside before heading
inside, relaxed and smiling.
They both approach the counter at the same time, they speak
over each other:
LILY:
(in a hurry and tensed tone) “I’ll
have a medium iced latte, with no
sugar."
VIKRAM:
(with a laid-back grin) “Same but
with extra sugar please."
They pause and look at each other, realizing they’ve spoken
at the same time.
VIKRAM:
(playful, giving a slight
nod)“Great taste in coffee.”
Lily:
(smiling politely but
distracted)“Uh!!!Thanks...”
The waiter hands them their coffee. In the rush of things,
they accidentally take each other's phone from the counter,
not realizing the mistake and they heads towards their works.
This scene sets up the contrast between them: Lily is
structured and focused, while Vikram is relaxed and lives in
the moment.
SCENE 2:- THE REALIZATION AND FIRST CONNECTION
SETTING:- SPLIT BETWEEN LILY'S MODERN OFFICE AND VIKRAM CAFE
SPOT
Lily sits down at her desk and reaches for her phone to make
a call. She pauses when she sees a goofy selfie of Vikram as
the wallpaper. Her confusion turns into mild panic as she
starts swiping through the phone, finding pictures of
streets, candid photos, and random selfies.
Lily:
(in disbelief) "Elaa kudaa selfies
teskuntaraa!!!(stops her
scrolling)Where are my work
emails?"
Meanwhile, Vikram, at the cafe. He’s surprised to find a
meticulously organized home screen and a to-do list that
looks like a CM's schedule. There are reminders for meetings,
personal tasks, and even a motivational app. He chuckles to
himself.
Vikram:-
(grinning, talking to
himself)"Avaroo!!! CM office loo
panichestharu anukuntaa."(realized)
"Ohh!!! Shit edhi naa phone kaduu."
In a split-screen, Lily suddenly receives a call from her
phone that is in Vikram's hand.
Lily:-
(quite nervous but trying to be
professional)"Hello?"
Vikram:-
(light-hearted)"Hey Umm... Mana
phones rendu cafe loo maripoyay
anukuntaa."
Lily:-
(slightly relieved, but
flustered)"Ohh thank god!!!, Adhee
gaa matter nenentraaa sudden gaa
professional photographer ayyaa
anukuntunna."
Vikram:-
(laughs)"Nenu kudaa naa life ni
eppudee padhathigaa organized gaa
plan cheskundam anukuntunna mee To-
Do list thoo."
Lily:-
(chuckles)"Well, All the best then
bagaa plan cheskondii!!!"
They both laugh for a moment.
Lily:-
(casually)"Sare ithee aa time ki
kaludam?"
Vikram:-
(trying to be professional)"Wait a
minute schedule chusi chepthanu
(pauses) Ahh! sharp 7:30 in the
evening appudaithee naku meetings
em levu."
Lily:-
(pauses)"Ahhh! Evening haa sorry I
have a meeting at that time can we
meet some early."
Vikram:- (in a serious tone)"Ahh!
sharp 4:30 afternoon atharvathaa
naa schedule kali leduu I will be
busy okey."
Lily:-
(laughing)"Okey! Sharp 4:30pm."
They both agree to meet at the cafe again to swap phones.
This scene builds the playful, flirty tension between them,
showing how different they are while setting up their first
real meeting. Lily is still focused on her schedule, while
Vikram is easygoing.
SCENE 3:- THE PHONE SWAP AND FIRST REAL CONNECTION
SETTING:- SAME CAFE AS BEFORE, IN THE AFTERNOON WITH GOLDEN
HOUR LIGHT
The golden hour light bathes the cafe in a warm glow. It’s
quieter now, more intimate. A few people are reading or
chatting softly in the background.
Lily arrives first, dressed in her work outfit but a little
more relaxed now. She takes a seat by the window, checking
her emails. Vikram enters a moment later, carrying his camera
again, looking slightly amused as he approaches.
Vikram spots Lily and waves with a grin.
Vikram:-
(sitting in a chair)"Naku mee phone
ni nathone unchukoni naa life nii
padhathigaa plan cheskovali ani
anipinchindhi telsaa..."
Lily:-
(laughing and giving his phone
back)"Inka kasepu naa phone nethoo
untee neku chirakugaa kudaa
anipinchedhi."
Vikram:-
(leaning forward)"Actually oka
remainder chusaa 'Professional
meeting at 7 pm antaa... meeting
attend ayyi naa life ni plan
cheskotam start chedam anukunna..."
Lily:-
(smirking)"PLANNING IS
SURVIVAL.ESPECIALLY IN MY WORLD."
Vikram:-
(watching at her face)"Anthaga
amuntadhi anti aa world loo?"
Lily:-
"Nenu em cheyaloo naku mundee
telisthee naku chalaa comfortable
and safe gaa untundhi."
Vikram:-
"Entha palnning unna neku appudu
anipinchaledaa nuvvu life loo konni
best moments ni miss avthunnav
anii..."
Lily:-
"Antee?"
Vikram gestures to his camera, the light catching the lens as
he speaks and shows it to Lily.
Vikram:-
"Edhigoo elagee completely
unplanned. Just a moment and this
is where life happens."
Lily:-
(smiling, slightly moved)"Antee
neku em anipisthee adhi capture
chesthav. No plan,No direction?"
Vikram:-
"Exactly, that is life for me. Nenu
na next picture malli yekkada yelaa
testhanoo nakee teledu. I'll just
go walk, look around and let life
surprise me."
Lily:-
(leaning back and softly)"Kani naku
alaa em plan cheskokundaa vallali
ante chalaa bhayam. What if I miss
something important?"
Vikram:-
"Or what if you find something more
impotant. Konnisarlu ami plan
cheskokundaa undatamee manaki
kavali. Eee sunset ni chudu edhi
manam avaram plan cheyalee and
manam avaram control cheyalem but
it happens everyday and see how
beautiful it is."
Lily looks out the window, her eyes lingering on the fading
light, clearly moved by his words.
Lily:-
(talking herself)"May be I need
more sunsets."
Vikram watches her closely, his tone sincere.
Vikram:-
"Dheni kosam nuvvu nee
plans ni pporthiga vidichi
pettalsina avasaram leduu. Just nee
space nundi bayatiki ochi life
echee surprises ni experience
cheyatame and that's where the real
magic is!!!"
Lily:-
(smiling understanding the
context)"And magic is unplanned,
huh?"
Lily is quiet for a moment.
Lily:-
(softly)"Maybe you are right. To-Do
list loo amunnayo cheyatamee life
kadu kadaa."
Vikram:- "Life is too short to just
check the inbox right."
Vikram gestures to the street outside, the fading sunlight
casting long shadows over the city.
Vikram:- "Want to try something
unplanned? Just... see where we end
up."
Lily:-
(smiling)"Sure, kani okavelaa ee
kotha dariloo nenu thappipothee
nuvve nannu kanipettali."
Vikram:-
(laughing)"Deal."
They stand up, walking out of the café together. Lily takes a
deep breath, feeling lighter than she has in a long time,
while Vikram glances at her with a satisfied smile.
This scene not only deepens the connection between Lily and
Vikram, but also imparts key life lessons about balancing
control and spontaneity, and finding beauty in the
unexpected.
Lily begins to understand that while planning is essential,
there’s also value in leaving space for life’s surprises.
Vikram teaches her this through his relaxed perspective, but
without dismissing her structured nature, acknowledging that
balance is key
SCENE 4:- THE SPONTANEOUS PHOT0 ADVENTURE
SETTING:- IN A BUSY STREET WITH DIFFERENT SHOPS AND A PARK
NEARBY.
They both go for a walk in a busy street of the city talking
with each other.
Vikram started taking pictures in the street and also takes
the candid stills of Lily, who's starting to relax with the
surroundings.
Vikram:-
"Chusavaa!!! Manam yedhi plan
cheyalsina avasaram leduu. Life is
full of surprises. Just go with the
flow."
Lily smiling and feeling light hearted.
Vikram pointing towards the different vendors in street and
hands Lily his camera.
Vikram:-
"Edhigoo nuvvu click cheyy."
Lily:-
(hesitant)"I don't know anything
about photography."
Vikram:-
"That's the point. You just try."
Lily awkwardly takes the camera but starts snapping photos.
She slowly becomes more engaged, taking pictures of the
street and Vikram as he strikes silly poses.
Lily:-
"Edhi chalaa saradagaa undhii."
Vikram:-
"Avnaa edhee marii nenu cheppindhi
this is what we need in our life."
This scene shows Lily starting to loosen up and embrace
spontaneity, while Vikram enjoys watching her experience his
world. There’s a playful, romantic energy building between
them.
SCENE 5:- THE CONFESSION AND NEW BEGINNING.
SETTING:- A BENCH IN THE PARK, WITH CITY SKYLINE IN THE
DISTANCE AS THE SUNSETS.
Vikram and Lily sit side by side on a bench. The colors of
the sunset reflect in their eyes, symbolizing the beauty of
the unexpected.
Lily leans back against the bench, letting out a deep sigh, a
peaceful smile tugging at her lips.
Lily:-
"Chalaa days indhi elaa relax ayyi,
thanks Vikram."
Vikram:-
"Sometimes best things happen when
we don't plan them. Okasari
aalochinchuu mana phones maripotam
manam elaa kalisi kurchoni
matladatam."
Lily:-
"Avnuu edhi konchem kothagaa undhi
but chalaa happy gaa undhi. Nenu na
alife ni chalaa control cheskuntuu
ochanuu ee process loo nenu yennooo
moments miss ayyanu."
Vikram:-
"Adhi realize avvataniki neku oka
chinna moment chaluu Lily."
Lily:-
"Oka moment matrame kadu aa moment
ni share cheskotaniki oka person
kuda kavali."
Lily turning towards Vikram and holding his hand.
Lily:-
"I'm glad I found you, Vikram.
Vikram:-
"I'm glad you did, Lily."
They sit quietly, hand in hand, as the last light of the
sunset fades into the horizon.
The camera pans out, capturing their peaceful connection
against the backdrop of the glowing sky.
(A quotation appears on
the screen.)
"Sometimes, Life finds you when you are not looking for
it..."
The screen fades to black, and the credits roll over soft
music as the day transitions into night, leaving the audience
with a warm and hopeful feeling.
THE END...
