Previously, a film was made with the same story casting in Telugu in 1940 with the same title which was an adaptation of the famous Kannada stage play Bhookailasa by Sri Sahitya Samrajya Nataka Mandali of Mysore.

The film begins at Lanka, where its Empire Ravana trounces the Earth and declares to invade Amaravati.

So, Indra sabotages Kaikashi's prayers when enraged Ravana pledges to gift Atmalingam, i.e., the Lord's soul, to her and walks on to penance.

Vishnu manipulates an illusion that makes Ravana lust for Parvati and asks her, which the Lord grants.

Elated Siva bestows him Atmalingam and edicts avoid putting it on the ground before landing in Lanka.

At last, Siva arises with Parvati & Ganesha, proclaiming that the idolatry took place since it is sanctum, and his story will be immortal.

Finally, the movie ends by showing the place the public adores as Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna at Karnataka till today.