Mahasadvi Mallamma Story

The film begins in Ramapuram, a village near Srisailam, where a benevolent couple, Nagireddy and Gouamma, live in sorrow due to childlessness. Their prayers are answered after they visit the sacred Mallikarjuna Temple on Maha Shivaratri. That night, Lord Mallikarjuna appears in their dream, blessing them with the boon of a daughter. Soon after, they are delighted with the birth of a baby girl, whom they name Mallamma, as she is believed to be a divine gift.

Raised with immense love, Mallamma grows into a devout follower of Lord Shiva, her days filled with devotion and service. In time, her parents arrange a prosperous alliance with Baramareddy, son of the affluent Hemareddy from Siddhapuram. After marriage, Mallamma steps into her in-laws’ house, where their wealth and glory seem to magnify with her presence. However, her benevolence and charity irk her shrewish mother-in-law and sister-in-law, who torment her with household burdens and constant scorn.

Despite the hardships, Mallamma’s devotion remains unwavering. Even when she is sent to herd cattle, she continues her worship with serenity and grace. Envy deepens, and her tormentors defame her with false allegations, enraging Baramanna. In a fit of anger, he approaches her with a knife to end her life. Yet, upon witnessing her steadfast godliness and her complete surrender to Lord Shiva, Baramanna is overcome. He declares Mallamma a saint and drops the weapon at her feet.

In repentance, the entire family pleads for her forgiveness. Choosing the path of renunciation, Mallamma leaves behind worldly ties and becomes a wandering saint, spreading the essence of Shivatathvam (the philosophy of Shiva).

At last, the film concludes with Mallamma’s divine union, as she ascends blissfully to Kailasa, symbolizing the eternal triumph of faith, devotion, and purity.v