Sudigundalu

Chandra Sekharam, a noble judge, shelters the families afflicted by his judgments and provides a loving home for Raja. Under their care, Raja grows into a cherished child who receives affection and stability. This bond sets the foundation for later events.

Over the years, Raja becomes lovely and intelligent, adored by everyone around him. He seems to have a secure, peaceful life, supported by his guardian family. His future looks hopeful.

On his birthday, Raja attends school but does not return home. The sudden disappearance shocks his guardians and prompts a nationwide search. The mystery unsettles the community.

The next day the police discover Raja's dead body, plunging the city into grief and fear. The public demands answers as rumors swirl about possible culprits. The case triggers a profound crisis in the community.

In a deep police inquiry, Vikram Kumar and Sandhya Rani are identified as Raja's killers. They are revealed to be the offspring of powerful high society figures, complicating public perception of the crime. The findings shock both the elite and the ordinary people.

Vikram is the son of politician Panakala Rao, who campaigns for the poor, while Sandhya is the daughter of millionaire Koteswara Rao. Their wealth and status shape the investigation and the expectations of society. The couple's relationship adds a layer of complexity to the motive.

Vikram's stepmother Pankajam, who is about the same age as him, has a strained relationship with him. Her presence highlights family tensions and moral questions within the household. The film hints at a troubled upbringing behind the crime.

In court, the judge unexpectedly offers to argue for Vikram and Sandhya, shocking the courtroom and the public. He believes that revealing the true motive will rectify the truth and expose the impact of upbringing. His intervention reframes the case as about responsibility rather than mere guilt.

Chandra Sekharam reveals that the murder was driven by a desire for entertainment. Vikram had studied crime novels and planned to replicate the murder by taking Raja to a swimming pool and drowning him. The admission shows a dangerous mix of fascination and unstable impulses.

The judge cross-examines Panakala Rao, Koteswara Rao, and their wives to show how parenting failures fostered recklessness. He argues that Vikram's parents failed to teach morality, while Sandhya's parents allowed wealth to shield her from responsibility. The truth emerges that upbringing played a central role in the tragedy.

Chandra Sekharam delivers a passionate plea that parents should raise their children as moral citizens. His words aim to reform the culprits and awaken society to the consequences of lax parenting. The courtroom listens as he reframes justice as a social duty.

Inspired by the judge's words, the jury rethinks its earlier edict and acknowledges the need for accountability and reform. The verdict shifts as moral considerations take precedence over simple punishment. The momentum signals a broader societal call for responsibility.

Despite the attempts at reform, the case ends in tragedy as Chandra Sekharam collapses in the court hall and dies. His sacrifice underscores the limits of justice in the face of human frailty. The community mourns his loss as the moral debate lingers.