| Director | K. Raghavendra Rao |
|---|---|
| Genre | drama film |
| Country | India |
This film revolves around a 16-year-old girl, Malli. She is a recent high school graduate (10th pass) with exceptional scores. She is an attractive, intelligent woman living in a small society, filled with ambitions of becoming a teacher. A new veterinarian arrives at the village hospital. Many are impressed by this charming young fellow; he seems to be wealthy and prosperous. Malli is deeply attracted to the doctor, and he, too, in turn seems to reciprocate her feelings. Malli sacrifices her opportunity to study in the teaching college course to spend time with him. But she sees his true colors when he tries to force himself on her. Malli refuses his advances. The doctor dumps her, insulting her by calling her an ignorant villager, and leaves the village.
Malli's mother also passes away after finding out about her daughter's affair and her failure to get any match arranged for Malli. Her only remaining family is her distant cousin Gopalakrishna, a village simpleton who is taken advantage of and isolated by society. He is secretly in love with Malli and is jealous and upset about the veterinarian. Another important character is the village rowdy Simhachalam, who also has an eye on Malli. With no other hope, Malli gets support from Gopal and turns him into a good person, and gradually falls in love with him. Malli asks Gopal to make arrangements for their marriage. Gopal goes to town. Meanwhile, Simhachalam attempts to rape Malli, but Gopal arrives on time and kills Simhachalam. He is sentenced to jail for the murder, and Malli waits for him. In the end, it is shown that Gopal gets released from jail and marries Malli.