The performances by Sakuntala and Siddappa Naidu as the Zamindar couple are noteworthy. Narayanamurthy, Sankar (actor Sai Kumar's younger brother) and a couple of child artistes need special mention. Particularly the boy, who plays the role of child Bheemudu, leaves a lasting impression.

The theme is set in the feudal days of Telangana and is based on the exploitation of the poor and down trodden. Durgaprasad Deshmukh (Siddappa Naidu) and his wife Rajamma (Sakuntala) rule Surampalli area a backward Telangana belt.

It concentrates on war between the landlord and his farm labour in the village. Malla Reddy (Narra Venkateswara Rao) is the sole hope of resurrection of the poor.

The key figure of the village Bheemudu (Narayanamurthy is a loyal follower of the zamindar as he brings him up after his (Bheemudu's) father's death.

The zamindar's brutal activities and people's rebellion forms the rest of the movie.

Shakuntala in her Telengana diction draws excellent response as an artiste. Narra Venkateswara Rao plays a character that has lot of strength.

Narayanamurthy is subdued in the first half and shows his true spirits later. Sankar sends a chill through the spine with his voice and histrionic talent playing this brutal role.

The folk tunes are many and the lyrical strength also proves its worth as the songs project the helplessness of oppressed people.