A laborer named Pushpa works for a small sum, but dreams of living a life of luxury. He's always let down by his stepbrothers, who resent him for being an illegitimate child. Pushpa gets a chance to work in a dense forest where red sanders are smuggled, and he uses his cunning to outsmart the authorities and become close to the Reddy brothers, a notorious gang. As he rises to prominence, Pushpa's lifestyle changes, and he decides to marry Srivalli, but his stepbrothers ruin the plans. Undeterred, Pushpa seeks to increase his profits by taking control of the smuggling operation, leading to a conflict between the two gangs.

Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1
A laborer's unexpected ascension within a powerful criminal syndicate sparks fierce opposition from those who dominate the lucrative illegal trade of red sandalwood.