After a shipwreck, Chandrika who's disguised as a man falls in love with Prince Vasanthakumar but he is smitten by Megala Devi. However, Megala falls for Chandrika.

This film retells the slaying of the Hindu demon, Narakasura, by Krishna, aided by one of his wives, Satyabhama. Another episode involving the sanctity of the tulsi (holy basil) leaf also takes part, with Krishna, Rukmini, and Satyabhama.

P. U. Chinnappa, plays in dual role, as twin brothers. One is a tyrant king and the other is a brave commoner, separated at birth. Loosely based on Alexander Dumas' The man in the Iron mask.