Avakai Biryani

Akbar, an orphan Muslim auto driver in Devarakonda, dreams of passing his final year B.Com exams which he has failed three times. He spends his days ferrying passengers along the highway and studies whenever he can. This ambition frames his coming-of-age journey in a town full of challenges.

Lakshmi, a traditional Brahmin girl, resettles with her family in Devarakonda after leaving Polavaram. She aims to open a hotel on the highway near Devarakonda and takes pride in making avakai mango pickle to sell in Hyderabad. Her move sets up a clash and collaboration of two different worlds.

The town's governance and economy are riddled with trouble: the village panchayat often neglects its people, and a thriving 7-seater auto business is steered by two influential conspirators. Their power maneuvers shape everyday life and fuel conflict in Devarakonda.

Akbar and Lakshmi meet and become friends after an initial misgivings about each other's faith. They learn to respect each other's dreams and put aside barriers, laying a foundation for a deeper bond.

Their friendship grows into a shared sense of purpose. Akbar supports Lakshmi's entrepreneurial goals while Lakshmi encourages Akbar to persevere with his studies and exams.

Compelled by the town's unrest, Akbar steps into a position of influence and becomes an accidental hero. He confronts the town's crooked structures and stands up for ordinary people, risking repercussions.

As Akbar's stature rises, Lakshmi's father remains uncompromising toward Muslims, testing the couple's relationship. They must navigate cultural, religious, and familial obstacles to stay together.

The conspirators intensify their schemes, trying to clamp down on Akbar and the couple by leveraging the auto business and panchayat influence. Their moves threaten to unravel the couple's progress and the town's fragile balance.

Facing pressure from all sides, the couple makes a decisive choice about their future together. They reconcile love with ambition and decide how to move forward in a town that resists change.

Akbar's stance catalyzes broader change in Devarakonda, challenging entrenched power and altering how the town treats its people. His actions ripple beyond his personal life and affect the community.

The couple makes a clear decision about their life together, choosing to pursue their dreams despite opposition. The film closes on a hopeful note about growing up and taking charge.