Ramudu, a callow, privileged heir, is kept under the thumb of his spiteful brother-in-law, Panakalu Rao. He longs for the warm affection of his beloved sister Susheela and his young nephew Ravi, but fear and control shadow his every move. Into this tense setup arrives Bhimudu, his bold lookalike who lives in a village with his mother, Venkamma. Bhimudu is passionate about stage plays and often lands in trouble after clashing with his mother over his dreams. The two personalities collide and contrast in ways that promise both comedy and conflict, as Panakalu hatches a calculated scheme to secure a wealthy alliance with Ramudu for his own self-serving ends.
Leela, a woman of independence and strong will, is the daughter of the village’s influential elder, and she rejects Ramudu’s advances, seeing through the surface layer of his wealth and charm. The story then spirals into a series of comic swaps where Ramudu and Bhimudu trade identities, testing loyalties and stirring confusion. Leela, initially wary of Ramudu, ends up drawn to Bhimudu when the disguise makes him seem like a different, more trustworthy suitor, and she gradually warms to him after a sequence of humorous misplacements and heartfelt moments. The other threads of the tale pull tight as Bhimudu lands up at the elder’s home, is handed over to Panakalu but somehow escapes, and forges an alliance with Jayaram, the son-in-law of Panakalu’s cunning manager Sarabhayya, to safeguard his own position and defend his friends.
Meanwhile, Ramudu, wandering as a rover, finds himself forcibly brought to Bhimudu’s village by the village folk, where his mother Venkamma takes him in and shapes him into a gentlemanly young man. Ramudu soon falls for Santha, a village belle, and their budding relationship brings warmth to a world shadowed by Panakalu’s schemes. A strange bond develops around Santha’s household, centering on her grandmother who is said to be a bit insane, and this odd connection becomes a key piece in the unfolding drama. Bhimudu, with Jayaram’s aid, seizes Panakalu’s hold on power and begins to guard it, while Ranganatham moves to finalize a match that Bhimudu refuses, accusing fraud and manipulation.
As the tale advances, Ranganatham and Leela notice Ramudu in the company of Santha, leading to a tense clash of propriety and desire. Santha’s feelings become tangled, and she recoils from Ramudu after truth edges its way into the conversation. Suseela’s warning to Jayaram triggers a chain of events that pushes Bhimudu toward rebellion when Panakalu strikes at his sister and Ravi, threatening to ruin everyone’s happiness. Suseela’s collapse and a looming sense of tragedy intensify the stakes, pushing Bhimudu to take a bold stand—even as Panakalu plots to seize Bhimudu’s claim and property.
The turning point arrives when Santha’s grandmother and Venkamma reveal a profound truth: the two central figures are not just lookalikes but twins who have lived apart. This revelation reconfigures loyalties and clears the fog of deceit. Bhimudu swiftly reveals the truth to the others, and the families come to understand the dual identities that shaped the turmoil. In a climactic act of courage, Bhimudu protects Ramudu from Panakalu’s schemes and helps reform him, mending the rift between the brothers and restoring balance to the household.
In the end, harmony returns, and the film closes on a festive note: Ramudu marries Santha, while Bhimudu weds Leela, showcasing a double celebration of love, forgiveness, and the restored ties of family. The story weds humor with heart, mischief with morality, and disguise with revelation, delivering a memorable Telugu classic where mistaken identities give way to genuine affection and upright reconciliation.
