Bhetalam hides stolen gold in a cemetery and before dying, he confesses his sin to a group of travellers. Each individual tries to beat the other in the race to find the fortune.
A poor potter struggles to get his sister married to a noble man but fails to do so because she cannot speak. While he manages to arrange for the dowry amount, his father creates a nuisance.
Rasamma strives to ensure a proper life for her daughter Chinna, who is born out of wedlock. Rasamma's worst fear comes true when her daughter follows her footsteps and falls in love with a rich man.