Padmavyuham (1984)

Evocative and socially relevant, this action-oriented drama delves into the life of Soori, a fearless and straightforward man. Soori has his own code of ethics and would willingly break the law to do the right thing, but he would also willingly resist any force to ensure that justice is served. He has completed his Masters degree, but due to rampant unemployment and consequent inability to find a suitable job, he runs a soda business. On one occasion, Soori accepts a lucrative fee for bringing back the runaway daughter of a wealthy man. However, when he finds out that the young woman, Lakshmi has made a conscious decision to elope with her lover, due to her father's greedy behaviour, he becomes their protector and helps Lakshmi and Raju get married. The newly married couple get embroiled with Jagannath, a wealthy landowner with a cruel and criminal mindset. Jagannath finds a way to corner Lakshmi, rapes and murders her. When Soori hears about Lakshmi's death, he comes in search of justice and his path collides with the psychopathic Jagannath. Can Soori avenge Lakshmi's death and bring Jagannath to justice? How will his own family and future be affected by his thirst for justice?