
Ravi's father committed suicide, and his marriage with his girlfriend Pallavi is called off. The film returns to the present, where Rishi is devastated to learn from his professor that Ravi took the blame for stealing the examination papers in order to save him. However, the sudden demise of his father leaves him shattered, following which he takes his mother to the USA. Within a short time, he moves to New York and becomes a leading executive in Origin. However, Rishi is found innocent and allowed to write his exams. Ajay conspires to stop Rishi from attending the campus interview by accusing him of stealing the examination papers.

However, he comes to know that Rishi developed an AI-based operation system and used it to get a much better opportunity with another company. Ajay is selected by a top company, Origin, with the highest package in the college. They break up, and Rishi's friendship with Ravi, who tried to mend their relation, also gets spoiled. Later, Rishi declines Pooja's marriage proposal, feeling that it would hinder his career, and tells her that she is a burden in his heart and it affects his career ambitious. MP Bhanu Prasad, a politician and minister who is Ajay's father, offers Rishi money in exchange for stepping down as the topper, but Rishi refuses and also thrashes his henchmen. Ajay, one of the class toppers, becomes jealous after seeing Rishi surpass him in all the exams. Rishi moved to Vizag for his post-graduation in IIET and befriends Pooja and Ravi Shankar. Satyanarayana, a clerk in a private company who was constantly pressurized by moneylenders. Seven years ago, hailing from a middle-class family in Hyderabad, he dreamt to make it big in the software industry and had a tense relationship with his father, K. Rishi Kumar, an Indian man, becomes the CEO of a US-based software company, Origin, and meets his college friends and lecturers at a party in New York. The film also won two awards at Zee Cine Awards Telugu.

Maharshi received two National Film Awards, including Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Choreography. The film ranks among the highest grossing Telugu films. Although Babu's performance was praised, the film was criticized for predictable, slow and lengthy narration.

Maharshi received mixed reviews from critics. When his attention is drawn towards the plight of downtrodden farmers by his friend Ravi (Naresh), he sets out to help them. The plot follows Rishi (Babu), who becomes the CEO of a US-based software company.
