Inspired from the Telugu novel Veera Pooja, the film tells the story of Jayasimha (played by Rama Rao), the crown prince of Malawa kingdom who escapes assassination attempts from his uncle Rudrasimha (Ranga Rao), who wishes to ascend the throne as the next king. Jayasimha leaves Malawa assuming a new identity and leads the life of a soldier in Magadha kingdom.

Cast

N.T. Rama Rao

Jayasimha/Bhavani

Anjali Devi

Kalindi

Waheeda Rehman

Padmini

S. V. Ranga Rao

Rudrasimha

Relangi Venkata Ramaiah

Budhimathi

Gummadi

Ranadeer

Kanta Rao

Vijayasimha