Prince Rajasekharan is without an heir and decides to adopt a brave man from a royal family to inherit his property. He faces many challenges when several people turn up wanting to be adopted.

Sarovaram is the story of the life of a musician Devadathan, played by Mammootty. Devadathan returns back to India after a long stay in France. Devadathan plans on staying with his family but is met with hostility from his siblings.

Kuttan, who has epilepsy and is feared by everyone in his village, is best friends with Haridas. To cure him of his ailment, Kuttan's marriage is fixed with Thankamani, who is in love with Haridas.