Bandhana, one of the super hit movies of 1980's is a story of an expert surgeon Dr Harish (Vishnuvardhan) who falls in love with Nandini (Suhasini), his student. He tries to propose to her in many instances but fails. One day he makes up his mind and proposes her but comes to know that her marriage is fixed with Baalu (Jai Jagadish), an engineer. She tells him that she respects him and loves him as a teacher. Harish's mother dies due to burns from a cylinder explosion which makes his condition worse. On the other hand Baalu suspects his wife of having an extra marital affair with Harish. Dr. Harish suffers from a heart disease, and Nandini is taking care of him. Harish tries to convince Baalu, but all his efforts fail. Baalu abuses their maid and it makes the situation even worse. Will their relationship survive? Will Nandini be able to save Dr Harish?