Two families -- one honest and hardworking, the other crooked and conniving -- are juxtaposed in this poignant tale of morality directed by T. Prakash Rao. Ravi and his brother and sister strive to live up to their father's straight standards, while their friends get to enjoy the perks gained through bribery and dishonest means. Though the unprincipled way of life may seem like the easy way out, Ravi learns that honesty is the best policy.