The story begins in 1551, when matriarchal rule was in place. Queen Rukhmini Devi makes a decision that results in a curse on their family. So, in future generations, those who have a Swaganika Vamsam lineage can claim wealth. In the present day, a police officer, Bhavabhooti, tries every trick to claim the riches. But he doesn’t have a palaka to prove his lineage.