It revolves around the antics of king Vikramadithan after his soul enters the body of a parrot, and manipulates a girl named Aparanji.

Vijayan's trick is found out by Prime Minister Bhatti who makes queen Padmavathi keep off from the bogus king on the pretext of a vow of celibacy.

The parrot containing the soul of Vikramadithan is bought by a miserly Chettiar whose son fritters away all his wealth for the sake of Aparanji, a dancing girl.

When the Chettiar is holding the village panchayat to decide a complaint by the dancing girl against the priest of the local temple, the parrot puts her to shame saying that one day she would walk the streets with a begging bowl.

"[8] Swadesamitran wrote, "One can go on seeing this picture a number of times just for the sake of the temple corridor, the statue of Aparanji and other effective settings.

"[10] Sunday Times wrote, "Well acted and directed, superbly photographed, full glamour and humour and masterly edited, Dasi Aparanji is really enjoyable and has good production values.

"[11] Sunday Herald wrote, "The fitting cast, the standard of photography and audiography, skillful direction, the first rate dialogues abounding with wit, fine dances and settings together with the "Itness" of Pushpavalli, all contribute to the success of the picture.