Story in brief:

Ekalavya, the son of tribal king, seeks the knowledge of archery from one of the best teachers of his times Dronacharya. Dronacharya, although impartial, due to circumstances will be forbidden to teach Ekalavya. Upon returning to forest, Ekalavya learns and perfects many superior skills through his intense practices in front of Drona's image. Meanwhile Dronacharya had promises Arjuna, the Pandava Prince, the supremacy in archery. When Drona sees Ekalavya much superior than Arjuna, gets into a moral dilemma and seeks an impossible gurudakshina. Ekalavya realizes his teacher's miserable situation and sacrifices his success to keep his teacher's promise. Ekalavya symbolizes dedication, devotion to learning and a symbol of sacrifice for a greater cause.

Anka 1: Guru

Scene 1
Ekalavya seeks his fathers permission to travel to Hasthinavathi. He explains the greatness of Guru Drona's superior skills and urges to send him. His father cautions him and sends him

Scene 2
Hasthinavati's beauty blindfolds Ekalavya. He witnesses the glorious princes, huge elephants, fast moving Royal Carriages, swiftly trailing Palquins. He will be surprised to see beautiful buildings. He meets Ashwathama and joins Guru Drona's school. He will be threatened by Arjuna's ego and jealousy and will be thrown out of school.

Scene 3
Drona reassures him and provides him shelter in his gymnasium and teaches him with his son Ashwathama. Ekalavya receives the news of his father's demise and returns to forest.
Scene 4
Ekalvavya finds it impossible to leave the forest, as he assumes the responsibility of his father's duties. He continues his practice in front of an idol of Drona. In his dreams, Drona teaches him all the sacred weaponry, including "Shabdavedi", the art of shooting by listening. One day, he fills the mouth of a boar with arrows, without hurting it. Arjuna, who will be hunting in the same forest meets Ekalavya and realises that Ekalvya is better than him. Enraged Arjuna returns to Hasthinavathi and insists that Drona has to keep to his promise.
Anka 2: Karma
Scene 5
Dronacharya conflicts with himself, on the rationale of the promise he made to Arjuna, that he would make him the best archer in the world. He speaks to Ashwathama about his troublesome situation. Ashwathama fears about Ekalavya's safety. As per the "Karmic" co-incidences, Drona makes the fatal decision of saving his promise to Arjuna.

Anka 3: Yaaga
Scene 6
Dronacharya visits Ekalvya. He appreciates the devotion and dedication of Ekalavya. He laments about the promise he had made to Arjuna, that he will make Arjuna the best archer in the world. Hesitant, Drona seeks the right thumb as the fee or dakshina from Ekalvya. Ekalavya with lot of devotion, sacrifices his right thumb, hence sacrifices his archery career for ever. Ekalavya becomes a legend for Guru Bhakti - the devotion to teacher.