Based on a popular stage play by Mylavaram Bala Bharathi Samajam, the film was a cinematic adaptation of the Mahabharata's Aranya Parva, focusing on the legendary story of Savitri and Satyavan.

[1] The film's release coincided with another adaptation of the same name directed by H. M. Reddy in Bombay, though Pullayya's version emerged as the commercial success.

They found that the deer was held and kept in captivity by Prince Satyavanta, son of King Dyumatsena, who was collecting fruits and flowers along with his comrade Saradvata.

Within minutes, Yama, the God of Death, seated on his Mahisha and relentlessly wrenched the life out of Satyavanta's body.

Seeing Yama deprive her lord's life, she questioned and argued with him about his authority to deal with a lady of spotless chastity and affection.

Greatly pleased with her wisdom, courage, and chastity, he also gave her many a boon, which conferred, among others, progeny to Aswapati and kingdom to Dyumatsena.