The film begins in Bobbili, where Vijaya Raghava Bhupathi is the heir to the royal family. As a child, his maternal uncle, Rayudu, makes sacrifices to protect him and preserve their clan. Twenty-five years later, Vijaya Raghava, now a just and principled man, establishes a system of impartial justice at Dharma Pettam, where he resolves disputes. His authority is challenged by Pasupathi, a ruthless tyrant, but Vijaya Raghava overpowers him.
At a village fair, a young woman named Venkata Lakshmi becomes infatuated with Vijaya Raghava. Encouraged by his grandmother, Bhuvaneswari Devi, Venkata Lakshmi pursues her feelings. However, when villains attempt to exploit Venkata Lakshmi under the guise of religion, Vijaya Raghava marries her to protect her honour. Soon, Venkata Lakshmi learns that Vijaya Raghava is already married to his cross-cousin, Sravani, and becomes enraged. Bhuvaneswari Devi then recounts the events leading to this arrangement.
Vijaya Raghava and Sravani were childhood sweethearts, and their marriage was arranged by their families. During this time, Pasupathi, in collusion with Minister Basavayya, usurps land belonging to the endowment department. Vijaya Raghava restores the land to its rightful owners and defeats Pasupathi. In retaliation, Pasupathi implicates Rayudu, an Ayurvedic doctor, in a murder. Vijaya Raghava delivers justice, leading Pasupathi to orchestrate Sravani's marriage to his elder son, Gajendra. Vijaya Raghava thwarts the scheme and marries Sravani himself.
On their wedding night, Sravani reveals her marriage is part of a vendetta against Vijaya Raghava’s family for her father's death. She vows never to consummate their marriage. Overhearing this, Bhuvaneswari Devi challenges Sravani to secure an heir for the family by any means. Meanwhile, Vijaya Raghava discovers his half-sister, Ganga, the daughter of his father’s second wife, Saraswathi. Ganga is in love with Pasupathi’s younger son, Sivaji. Although Pasupathi pretends to approve their marriage, he orchestrates an attack on their wedding night, during which Minister Basavayya attempts to assault Ganga. Vijaya Raghava intervenes, captures the minister, and gains the Chief Minister's support, leading to Basavayya's dismissal.
As time passes, Venkata Lakshmi conceives a child, and Sravani unexpectedly rejoices. It is revealed that Sravani is terminally ill with cancer and orchestrated her actions to ensure the family’s unity and legacy. Vijaya Raghava, aware of her illness, supports her, and the family comes to revere Sravani for her sacrifices.
In the climax, Sravani protects Venkata Lakshmi during an attack by Gajendra, orchestrated by Pasupathi and Basavayya. Vijaya Raghava eliminates the villains and safeguards the Chief Minister, completing a family project honouring his ancestors. The film ends with Sravani passing away peacefully in Vijaya Raghava’s arms, blessing the newborn heir and securing the family’s future.
