Sumangali Story

Prof. Viswam lives with his mother, Visalakshamma, and his sister, Uma, who secures an appointment at a renowned college owned by Srihari Rao. Sarada, Srihari Rao’s daughter, is a student of Viswam who admires his ideologies, and they fall in love. Srihari Rao opposes the match, as Sarada’s alliance is already fixed with his nephew Shekar. Yet, in her despair, Sarada marries Viswam. Heartbroken, Shekar leaves and becomes a wanderer. Soon after, Viswam returns to his hometown, takes a new job, and the couple dreams of a happy married life, but tragedy strikes when Viswam meets with an accident that leaves him impotent. Sarada’s life becomes subliminal, yet she courageously supports her husband with unwavering devotion.

Meanwhile, Shekar reappears and unknowingly encounters Viswam. Distressed and unable to endure his condition, Viswam attempts suicide, but Shekar rescues him and advises him to remarry his wife for her future’s sake. Relieved, Viswam agrees, with his mother also supporting the idea, being aware of Shekar and Sarada’s bond. He tries to convince Shekar, but the devoted Sarada refuses. However, Viswam compels her toward the marriage. On the wedding day, Sarada consumes poison, proclaiming the sanctity of Indian women’s devotion to nuptials. Finally, the film ends with Sarada dying in Viswam’s lap.