Life Cycle) is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by C. S. Rao.

Raja, the son of a wealthy Dharma Rao, arrives from abroad unbeknownst to all.

Once, Raja heads to his village where his maternal uncle Bhushaiah, aunt Sitamma, and their daughter Kamala reside.

Following this, Susheela is aware of Raja's actual term and detests him but later comprehends his virtue.

Destiny makes them friends, so Shankar warns Raja never to play with life.

Finally, the movie ends with the proclamation: All humans are pawns who should face ups & downs in the life cycle.