Oka Manasu

Sandhya, a medical student, meets Surya and is instantly drawn to him. Their connection hints at a powerful attraction that will shape the days to come. The moment sets the tone for a romance entangled with political ambitions.

Surya manages small settlements to gather influence as he eyes a local election. He balances street-level power with his larger political dream, often clashing with those who stand in his way. Sandhya watches these activities with concern for the risks involved.

Sandhya's mother urges him to abandon politics to protect his daughter from the dangers of their world. She fears the violence and legal trouble that can accompany ambition. Surya refuses, holding fast to his father's dream.

One of the settlements escalates into a serious incident, triggering an FIR for SC/ST atrocities against Surya. He is arrested as the authorities pursue a crackdown on the activists linked to the case. Sandhya grapples with the reality that the life she loves could be torn apart.

Three years pass since the arrest, and Surya is released on bail helped by his uncle, an MLA from Vizag. The delay intensifies the sense of being trapped by a system that favors influence over justice. He enters a tense new phase where negotiations and threats color his every move.

Seeking a quick resolution, Surya tries to settle the case through a compromise. He discovers that a close friend betrayed him by becoming an approver and later a municipal chairman. The revelation shakes his trust and deepens his conviction that his fight is far from over.

Surya's father appoints Satya as his adviser, recognizing his practicality and loyalty. The two men form a steady, efficient partnership that balances emotion with strategy. They set a plan to navigate the political terrain and leverage Surya's ambitions.

In Vizag, Surya reconnects with Sandhya and urges her to leave for safety, but she refuses, promising to wait for him. They decide to keep their relationship hidden for now. Sandhya's resolve underscores the personal cost of Surya's public life.

Satya supports Sandhya's decision to stay but insists they keep their relationship a secret until the legal trouble is resolved. He acts as the practical counterweight to Surya's emotional drives. The instruction reinforces the delicate balance between love and politics.

Surya and Sandhya begin a discreet live-in relationship while Surya starts aiding his uncle's election campaign. The setup strengthens his political footing but complicates the personal stakes. They juggle public appearances and private devotion amid mounting pressure.

During the campaign, an attacker targets Surya's uncle who hoped for an MLA ticket. Surya protects his uncle and defeats the assailant, reinforcing his reputation as a fearless fighter. Satya realises that Surya's outbursts are grounded in his frustration over Sandhya.

Surya's uncle offers him an MLA ticket and political heir status on the condition that he marries his daughter, a spoilt divorcée. Surya refuses to betray Sandhya, even as he lies to her that his bail had been canceled and that they should start a new life apart. The deception burns quietly as he tries to protect both his love and his ambitions.

Sandhya learns the truth about Surya's situation through his father and chooses to leave him. She sets two conditions: he must achieve his ambition, and they should spend a couple of days together before parting. Her decision shows the balance of personal sacrifice against political maneuvering.

After two days together, Sandhya wakes to find she has committed suicide. She leaves a note saying she fulfilled their dreams with him and will wait for him in the next life. The film ends with Surya at her grave, haunted by the memories and choices they've made.