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Telugu star and composer Chittor V. Nagaiah appears in his third straight bio-pic about the life of a noted poet saint. Directed by K.V. Reddy, this film details the life of Vemana, a 17th century artist who openly attacked traditional Hindu customs related to women. At the film's outset, Vemana (Nagaiah) has fallen for the beautiful prostitute Mohanangi (M.V. Rajamma). The younger sibling of the head of the local village, Vemana steals a necklace from his sister-in-law and a tribute from the treasure for his love, causing his own brother to lock him up. Later, he and his associate, Abhiram (M. Lingamurthy), manage to make gold from lead. Yet, when he discovers his friend dead, he goes on the path of redemption.