Hence, Saraswati speaks via Kaikeyi and sly maid Manthara, exaggerating her to seek Dasaratha, the two boons of the Devasura war.

Rama also deliberately accepts his father's reluctant decree with absolute submission and calm self-control.

After that, Dasaratha dies due to the agony when Bharata backs and flares up on his mother, affirming the actuality.

Being conscious of it infuriated Ravana ploys to seize Sita with the aid of the Maricha, who turns into a golden deer.

Frightened, Sita forces Lakshmana to go, which he obeys but stipulates not to cross the chalk outline he drew.

However, Rama wants to conduct a sacred ritual before the war, which requires a great Brahmin of renowned qualities, and the only one in the universe is Ravana.

That night, Rama orders Lakshmana to walk on to Ravana since supreme wisdom is collapsing tomorrow, and he should acquire a spoon.

On meeting Sita, Rama asks her to undergo an Agni Pariksha test of fire to prove her innocence, as he wants to eliminate the rumors surrounding her purity.

[2][3] Venkatrao of Andhra Patrika in his review dated 11 September 1978 appreciated the film's portrayal of Ravana.

He felt that scenes such as Ravana teaching military tactics to Lakshmana despite knowing that he's Rama's aid were thought-provoking.

[4] Sarada writing for Zamin Ryot on 22 September 1978 was critical of Rama Rao for picking up similar roles in his films.