The film showcases the life of Prince Kunal, the son of Emperor Asoka. The period drama sets in 240 BC and starts with a note of King Asoka converting to Buddhism. It also showcases the sexual attraction of a step mother of Kunal towards him. Kunal is married to Kanchanmala and both Asoka and Kanchanmala are silent onlookers of the behavior of Asoka\'s wife towards her step son.