Potugadu

Two men sit at a lonely spot with the intention of ending their lives. They begin a quiet conversation that reveals they are more than strangers, and Govinda's life story starts to unfold. The moment marks the start of a long, introspective journey about love, guilt, and redemption.

Govinda recounts his first love, Vaidehi, the daughter of a wealthy Brahmin. Their brief courtship is halted when Vaidehi's father objects, forcing Govinda to move on. The heartbreak hints at the social barriers shaping his romantic life.

The second tale follows Govinda's romance with Mumtaz, whose love grows, but a drunken moment leads him to demean Mumtaz, hurting her and sowing guilt within him. Venkata Rathnam grows furious and tries to intervene. Govinda's actions plant the seeds of a heavier consequence later.

Govinda confesses that the drink was poisoned and he vomits blood. Venkata Rathnam rushes him to a hospital where Mumtaz works as a nurse, though neither man recognizes her yet. Mumtaz secretly listens to Govinda’s story from behind a wall, unaware of his identity.

Govinda's romance with Stacy, a foreigner, unfolds as she is engaged to his boss. He schemes to separate the couple to steal a ring worth 500,000 rupees, but abandons the plan after learning Stacy tossed the ring into a river in frustration. The episode adds another layer of guilt to Govinda's past.

The failed heist ends when Stacy discards the ring into the river, foiling Govinda's plan. The incident compounds Govinda's guilt and deepens the rift in his relationships. The narrative then moves toward the climactic final love story.

Govinda experiences true love with Mary and begins to reform himself. However, Mary runs a brothel and traffics girls, a revelation that shocks him to his core. He resolves to confront her world with the police by his side.

Learning of Mary's crimes, the police enlist Govinda to help. He agrees, recognizing that redemption lies in facing the truth and taking action against the wrongdoing.

Govinda discovers that Mary's operation traffics girls under the pretense of training, and he partners with the police to rescue the missing victims. The confrontation is brutal, but the girls are ultimately found in a container and freed.

Dejected by betrayals and the sins of his past, Govinda resolves to die. Outside the hospital, he and Venkata Rathnam prepare to witness Vaidehi being taken to a room for delivery.

Govinda and Venkata Rathnam leave to see Vaidehi being moved to a delivery room, while Govinda’s boss and his parents look on. The moment carries a bittersweet tone, juxtaposing hope with his grim decision.

Before death, Govinda confesses two hard truths to Venkata Rathnam: he left Vaidehi to spare her parents pain if they eloped, and he separated his boss from Stacy to protect his boss’s future. The revelations illuminate the consequences of his choices.

Mumtaz interrupts Govinda as he speaks, reminding him that she was the only woman who showered unconditional love on him. He admits that he let her down, a confession that adds emotional weight to their relationship.

Govinda and Mumtaz reconcile, choosing forgiveness over bitterness. Their bond endures despite the turmoil around them, signaling a potential new beginning.

A frustrated Venkata Rathnam walks away with a glimmer of hope after meeting a beautiful girl who accepts his proposal. The ending suggests there are new paths to happiness beyond the memories of the past.