Based on age-old Buddhist folklore connected with Mauryan Emperor Ashoka's son Kunal.
This film retells the slaying of the Hindu demon, Narakasura, by Krishna, aided by one of his wives, Satyabhama. Another episode involving the sanctity of the tulsi (holy basil) leaf also takes part, with Krishna, Rukmini, and Satyabhama.
Chellam begins to suspect her husband, Dr. Vembu, of having an extramarital affair after spotting him with another woman.
