The story begins with Raja (played by Ravi Teja), a successful business owner who seems to have it all. However, his life takes a drastic turn when he's betrayed by his business partner, Bhaskar (played by Naresh), and framed for a murder he didn't commit. Raja is forced to flee and go into hiding.
The Ethu Pundaya originates from the rural heartlands of Tamil Nadu and parts of Kerala. Its direct ancestor is the valari (a bent throwing stick) and the simple ethu kambu (goad stick), used by farmers to guide oxen or water buffalo. In a society where carrying a sword was often restricted to warriors (Kshatriyas), the common farmer, herder, or watchman needed a legal and practical weapon. ethu pundaya
: Some social media users use it ironically to mock the very "rowdy" culture it originated from. The story begins with Raja (played by Ravi