[1] Produced by Jonnada Ramana Murthy, the film features Mohan Babu in a dual role, including the title character, M. Dharmaraju.

[4][5] The film follows the rise of M. Dharmaraju, a shrewd man who transitions from a lazy individual to a powerful, corrupt politician.

Initially assisting a politician (Satyanarayana), he wins a legislative seat and becomes increasingly arrogant and ruthless.

As Dharmaraju's corrupt actions intensify, Satyam, now a police officer, challenges him, ultimately confronting his father and ending his reign by killing him.

[10] Director Ravi Raja Pinisetty, seeking an actor with a distinct appearance described as "Dosakai Mokham" (cucumber face), cast Narayana, who was then working as a writer, after an assistant suggested his name.

This marked his acting debut and became a defining moment, leading to his rise as one of Telugu cinema’s most celebrated comedians.