The film begins in a village where Ravamma, an indomitable woman whose husband, Musalaiah, turns into a wanderer. So, Ravamma safeguards their property and rears her grandson Ramaiah, who lost his parents in childhood. Time passes, Ramaiah spices Sita, and they are blessed with 5 children. Tragically, the family becomes a victim of the land ceiling act. Hence, distressed Ramayya migrates to the city, where he gains a job. But Ravamma spurns the decision and leaves behind. Years rolled by, and the children grew up with different mentalities; the eldest, Govindu, knits an intercaste girl, Saru, at his in-law's house. The second, Hariram, a hippie, and the third, Venkatesam, a mechanic, is clutched by a dancer, Mala, and the daughter, Rama, becomes a scapegoat for the modern lifestyle. Time gets worse, Ramayya is sentenced for the crime committed by Hariram, and Sita commits suicide. In the wrecked, the only one, Balakrishna, a genial, is left alone and proceeds to his great-grandmother. By then, Ravamma is 97 years old, and spotting him is delightful. As of now, Balakrishna is aware that the village is suffering from drought. Thus, he triumphs in acquiring green revolution utilizing modern techniques, for which he is honored with the Krishi Pandit award from the Govt of India, which he bestows on his great-grandmother. Presently, Ravamma is so smug as her great-grandson fulfilled the dream for which she is striving. At last, Ramaiah is acquitted as Hariram is imprisoned and back along with the remaining family, following Musalaiah. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the family's reunion.
