World Famous Lover

The film opens with Gautham in prison, stating that he too has a story to tell. The narrative then shifts to his memory of Yamini and their romance. This framing sets the stage for a tale that blends love, sacrifice, and art.

Gautham and Yamini live together as he pursues writing, but Yamini grows frustrated with what she sees as his lack of effort toward his dream. She decides to end the relationship, believing he will not commit to his dream. The breakup forces him to confront his ambitions anew.

Gautham writes a story about Srinu, a coal-mine union leader in Yellandu, who hides his marriage to a co-worker and a young son. A new officer, Smitha, becomes close to Srinu, while he remains emotionally distant from Suvarna. Suvarna's determination to advance her career leads to public recognition that reveals his marital status.

Srinu's deception is exposed, and a turning point arrives when Suvarna greets him in a modern dress, signaling a new acceptance. She tells him she will be whatever he desires, including wearing makeup and fashionable attire. This moment prompts Srinu to realize his mistake and commit again to his wife.

The narrative cuts back to the present as Gautham recalls how he first met Yamini and how their affection grew. Their bond begins to form while they work in the same office. The memory frames their love as a central thread of the film.

The next morning, Gautham goes to Yamini's office to share that he has started writing again, but Yamini asks him to leave. The scene underscores the fragility of their relationship and the push-pull dynamic between ambition and affection.

The film shows a flashback where Gautham weighs a Paris-bound promotion against Yamini's position and resigns to protect her. This selfless choice alters his career trajectory and deepens their bond.

The act of resigning inspires Gautham to write a new story set in Paris, expanding the frame of his fiction. The shift to Paris hints at an alternate, dreamlike arc that will intersect with his life.

In the Paris story, Gautham works at a radio station and falls for his neighbor Iza, a pilot. Their budding romance unfolds against the backdrop of a cityscape of parachuting and adventure.

On Iza's birthday, Gautham takes her on a bike race to create a memorable moment, but the event ends in a tragic accident in which Iza loses her sight. The moment tests the limits of their affection and resilience.

Six months later, Iza receives a compatible eye donor and regains her vision. It is revealed that Gautham donated his eyes and tells Iza to return to him if she realises his love. The narrative marks his ultimate sacrifice for love.

In the present, Yamini visits Gautham to invite him to her wedding in three days. A frustrated Gautham yells at Yamini, and she leaves. He later tries to plead with her at her home but is rebuffed.

On his way home from Yamini's place, Gautham gets into a fight with a random man and ends up in prison for bashing his head with a rock. The incident traps him in confinement during a period when his book is due to release.

After two years, a friend publishes Gautham's book, The World Famous Lover, and he attends a press meet where the public awaits the unfinished climax of the story. He recounts how the past and the fiction intersect with his life.

On stage, he reveals that Yamini waited for him and that the real sacrifices came from Yamini and Suvarna. He notes that his Paris arc was shaped by Yamini's sacrifice, and ends by hoping for Yamini's happiness wherever she is. Yamini's father then reveals that she called off her wedding after his arrest, leaving her to Gautham, who accepts forgiveness. The film ends with Gautham and Yamini reuniting.