Raghavendra Stores

Set in the verdant hills of Karnataka's Malnad region, the film centers on the family hotel Raghavendra Stores. The lodge and its surroundings depict a close-knit community where daily life and hospitality bind people together. A resort near Thirthahalli provides the backdrop for the couple's honeymoon and for the story's political machinations.

💞 Love & Marriage

Marriage in this story is shaped by community expectations, age, and class. Hayavadana and Vaijayanthi navigate blessings, astrology-based restrictions, and evolving intimacy as they begin their life together. The film uses their relationship to explore how tradition can both support and constrain personal happiness.

🗳️ Politics & Power

A local political career collides with personal lives when an aspiring MLA candidate uses the situation to manipulate public perception. The campaign exposes corruption, media stunts, and power plays that threaten the couple and their community. The characters confront these forces and seek accountability, culminating in a public reckoning.

👶 Family & Parenthood

Unable to bear children, the couple explores alternatives and eventually chooses to grow their family through adoption. The story treats parenthood as a bond formed through care, rather than biology alone. It highlights the joy and challenges of welcoming children into a family built on love and commitment.

🔮 Tradition vs Modernity

Tradition and modern sensibilities clash when beliefs influence major life choices, from marriage to family planning. The film juxtaposes astrology with practical decision-making, inviting viewers to question how faith guides daily life. Through these tensions, characters learn to negotiate compromise and pursue what they believe is right.