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Nimbiya Banada Myaga, set in the Malnad region in the yesteryear, revolves around Varalakshmi(Sangeetha Anil), a resilient and dignified widow of a landlord. Her world is shattered when tragedy strikes when her husband meets an untimely and mysterious demise, leaving her in a precarious situation. As soon as she learns her baby boy's Achchu(Shanmukha)'s life is in danger, with the help of her trusted servant, she shifts him to Bengaluru for his safety, but soon the servant passes away which leaves her clueless about her son's whereabouts.

Post husband's death and living without a son, Varalakshmi is left grappling with immense grief and uncertainty. As time passes, she continues to live, expecting her son to return without giving up hope that one day she might see her son. Meanwhile, Achchu(Shanmukha), unaware of the many sacrifices made on his behalf, grows up in Bengaluru without knowing about his past.

When he finally returns home after more than two and half decades, his arrival unearths the longingness of a mother and son. The past emotions which had remained suppressed for so long, resurfaces with full force, bringing both pain and redemption. . As Achchu continues to live in a village, he realises the problems faced by villagers and he continues to fight for the poor farmers.

Nimbiya Banada Myaga which marks the debut of Shanmukha Govindaraj, grandson of Kannada thespian Dr Rajkumar, is directed by Ashok Kadaba. The story that delves into the themes of love, separation, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her son. The reunion between mother and son creates heart-wrenching moments. The narrative and screenplay which seems to be outdated fails to make an impact. Apart from the mother and son emotions, the movie which lacks other factors fails to leave an impression. In the climax with a twist, the makers also give a hint about the sequel.