The seeds of Gopi's anger are sown when his uncle, Nagendra Naidu, snatches his grandfather's legacy by deceit, leaving his father, Mohan Rao, picking up scraps.
Outside forces observe the storm brewing in the Naidu household and decide to take advantage of it. Meanwhile, Gopi searches for the real culprit behind his arrest.
As Gopi's business takes off and romance with Rachana goes up a level, he decides to join hands with Naidu's enemies. In the meantime, Mohan Rao investigates the attack on Naidu.
When Gopi decides to avenge the attack on his dad, the mastermind's identity shocks him. Rachana and Suresh clash over a news story she's investigating that implicates Naidu.
Indira's and Naidu's families share a bitter history soaked in bloodshed, which gets repeated. Fearing for Gopi's life, Rachana becomes terrified of Naidu's brand of justice.
Naidu learns of Gopi and Rachana's relationship, and Mohan Rao is unable to defend his son. Taking advantage of the situation, Suresh gets closer to Rachana.
Once released, Gopi moves out of the family house. He re-establishes himself by managing Ratnakar's business and starting an NGO. But Naidu and Suresh learn what he is up to.
Rachana seeks SP Parasuram's help to investigate the bauxite mines. Suresh files his nomination, but Gopi has a surprise for him. Meanwhile, Mohan Rao confronts Krishnaprasad
As Bhanumathi and Suresh's fight for votes intensifies, Naidu and Gopi use contrasting means to gain victory. However, Indira plays spoilsport to Naidu's plans.
