Rudraveena

Satyanarayana travels to Ramapuram and talks with locals who describe how the village has transformed. He discovers that the improvements are driven by Suryam's efforts rather than tradition alone. Suryam agrees to tell the village's story in Parliament when asked.

While observing a dancer on a cliff away from the temple, Suryam encounters Lalitha Sivajyothi, a lower-caste dancer. He learns of her caste and the social barriers she faces. Their encounter plants the seeds for a future alliance based on shared ideals.

Encouraged by Gayathri, Suryam proposes to Lalitha and she accepts. Their relationship challenges local norms and widens the rift with Suryam's family. The couple commits to pursuing a path that serves the needy over tradition.

On the way back from a concert, Suryam helps victims of an accidental fire in Ramapuram. Sastry becomes furious at his absence from the family and questions his priorities. The incident marks a turning point in their strained relationship.

Sastry discovers that Suryam and Lalitha are dating, widening the family and caste tensions. Gayathri remains wary while Udayam stays mostly unaffected. The revelation deepens the rift and pushes Suryam toward a more public, service-driven life.

When an injured lineman Narayana is denied government compensation because he was drunk at work, Suryam condemns the neglect and demands accountability. The incident exemplifies the social neglect Suryam aims to reform. Sastry's stance hardens in response to Suryam's critique.

Frustrated by Sastry's opposition, Suryam confronts him and walks out, choosing to live with Varalayya and continue helping the needy. His departure marks a decisive break from his family's musical lineage. He commits to a life dedicated to social reform.

Suryam learns of Narayana's widow and other families affected by alcohol abuse, including Kishtappa. He vows to abolish liquor in Ramapuram and mobilizes volunteers to support the working class. The initial drive galvanizes some villagers but faces resistance as well.

Suryam and Lalitha launch a rural development movement named after Lalitha. The effort initially yields positive results as villagers adopt new practices, though the program also encounters misunderstandings and backlash. The movement marks a shift from protest to organized development.

Sastry humiliates Charukesa over his relationship with Sandhya, who eventually marries him. At the wedding, Charukesa asks Sastry to abandon the Bilahari raga, testing the musician's ego. Suryam attends and performs, receiving a positive reception from the crowd.

Varalayya plans Suryam's marriage to Lalitha but Sastry incites drunkards to disrupt the event. With Lalitha's consent, Suryam calls off the wedding to avoid violence, a selfless act that earns the villagers' respect. The couple's commitment to the cause remains intact.

The Lalitha-led rural development effort grows, with twenty-eight villages adopting Suryam's methods. Satyanarayana is pleased by the progress, and he even quits drinking as a result. Suryam earns national recognition and is slated for a felicitation in Ramapuram.

At the national felicitation, Satyanarayana and the villagers celebrate Suryam's achievements. Sastry arrives late and publicly adopts a paternal role, introducing himself as Suryam's father rather than a famed musician. He approves Lalitha's marriage, bringing the villagers’ hopes to a joyful close.