Lakshmi's brother-in-law (her elder sister's husband) lusts for her and tries to inherit their fortune by marrying both the Zamindar's daughters. He tries to beat Cheenu to death when everybody finds about their love affair. In an attempt to escape Prithviraj, the couple seeks protection from the district collector, who assures them that she would help them marry each other after they finish their education.
Lakshmi's brother-in-law, who is married to her elder sister, develops an intense attraction for Lakshmi and tries to gain control over their family fortune by marrying both of the Zamindar's daughters. When his relationship with Cheenu is exposed, he attempts to harm her, but the couple turns to the district collector for protection in the hopes of being allowed to marry each other after completing their studies.