Makutamleni Maharaju

[3] The film follows Pardhasaradhi, a justice-seeking ruffian revered by the destitute but feared by local gangsters JB, Kondandapani, and Robert, who wreak havoc in the town.

Sivaram Prasad, a wealthy businessman, struggles with his disjointed family, including his wife Rajyalakshmi, son Mohan, and daughters Rekha and Rani.

Pardhasaradhi secretly attends the event, where he encounters Saroja, a graceful dancer who is overjoyed to see him due to her deep affection for him.

Saroja, a member of a courtesan family known for their integrity, has a manipulative brother-in-law, Joga Rao, who seeks to exploit her for financial gain.

Determined to reconcile with Rekha, he embarks on a mission to win her back, leading to a series of humorous incidents.

The family is thrown into further turmoil when Sivaram passes away, leaving all his wealth to Sumathi, intensifying the tensions within the household.

At one point, Pardhasaradhi donates ancestral temple jewelry to fund a poor girl’s marriage, but Raghavayya reports him to the authorities, resulting in his arrest.

Meanwhile, Mohan exploits Sumathi’s vulnerable state, forcing her to sign over the property and divorce papers before expelling her from the house.