Inspired from true incidents, Palasa 1978 presents a gruesome tale of two oppressed brothers who turn against their upper caste leaders in a fight for power. 

Nischala (Charmi) a TV reporter who tries to cover a rape case in a village will come to know that there are many big shots behind this with the help of the victim's friend Shanti (Reshma). She decides to educate people about the incident and bring awareness among them. Will Nischala be successful in bringing out the culprits is the rest of the story.

A girl fights for justice when her lover is killed in a clash between Naxals and the police. Shanti (Sindhu Tolani) is shattered when Chaitanya (Siva Balaji), her lover, is killed by Naxals attempting to kill a police officer. Shanti demands justice and launches a legal battle. Will the Naxals and the government both realise their mistakes?