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Vaishnavi, a bold neighbor from a Hyderabad slum, publicly stands up to a harsh teacher. Anand, observing from the back, notices her courage and curiosity. Their initial clash gradually blossoms into a quiet, growing affection over their high school years.

Anand begins to reciprocate Vaishnavi's feelings and they start dating. The relationship gives them a sense of belonging amidst their difficult surroundings. They navigate a bond that deepens despite poverty and family strain.

Three years pass and Vaishnavi earns a place in a prestigious engineering college. Anand drops out due to poor grades and takes to driving an auto to support himself. The gulf between their worlds widens even as their history lingers.

Anand mortgages his auto to buy a smartphone for Vaishnavi, hoping to fuel her ambitions. He struggles to repay the loan as the financial pressure grows. Vaishnavi senses the strain of their different worlds but remains emotionally tied to him.

At the engineering college, Vaishnavi tries to fit into Viraj and Seetha's wealthier social circle. She finds it hard to reconcile her old life with the glamorous world she glimpses. The distance from Anand grows as she longs for acceptance.

Viraj is drawn to Vaishnavi, who hides that she is still dating Anand. The budding attraction strains her loyalties as she negotiates belonging and love. She keeps Anand a secret from her new social circle.

Viraj gifts Vaishnavi a new iPhone, highlighting the gulf between their worlds. She lashes out at Anand over the simple gesture, unaware he has suffered under the loan shark's pressure. Their discord exposes the fault lines in their relationship.

At Viraj's birthday party, Vaishnavi drunkenly texts Anand that she loves him and kisses Viraj, a moment caught by CCTV. The clip thrusts her into a web of guilt and public scrutiny. The revelation forces split loyalties into the open.

Seetha begins to manipulate Vaishnavi and Viraj to break their bond. She weaponizes Vaishnavi's insecurities and Viraj's ambitions to turn them against each other. The seeds of mistrust take root in their social circle.

To distance herself from Viraj, Vaishnavi has a one-night stand with him. The impulsive act deepens her guilt and complicates the web of relationships around her. She is left grappling with consequences she did not anticipate.

Vaishnavi confesses her infidelity to Seetha, who secretly records it. Harsha, Anand's friend, also records Vaishnavi's confession and the kiss with Viraj. The recordings circulate, eventually reaching Anand and intensifying the crisis.

Anand confronts Vaishnavi with the mounting revelations. In a rage, he attempts to murder her in her sleep but fails and collapses in tears. The shocking confrontation destroys their relationship and triggers legal trouble for both.

Seetha informs Viraj that Vaishnavi has had a boyfriend since tenth grade, leading to a public confrontation about her past. Vaishnavi tries to cope with the shame and guilt, and the situation escalates into a suicide attempt. Anand and Viraj are arrested but later released on bail as the case unfolds.

Anand begins to repair his life by apologizing to his mother for past neglect, but she dies that night, plunging him into despair. Vaishnavi searches for him at his father's urging, but he cannot bring himself to forgive her. She exits his life at the train station, heartbroken.

In the epilogue, Anand sees Vaishnavi on her wedding procession and shares a knowing glance with her before he drives away in tears. The film ends with a photo of a younger Vaishnavi in his auto, symbolizing a love that destiny kept apart.