Damarukam follows the journey of its protagonist, played by actor Ravi Teja, who portrays a middle-aged man grappling with a sudden financial crisis. The narrative is set in motion when the character, a schoolteacher, incurs a loan to fund his son’s education. When a tragic accident leaves him unable to work, he faces mounting debts and confronts the harsh realities of financial instability. The film’s title, Damarukam (Sanskrit for "drum"), symbolizes the rhythmic, persistent struggle of the human spirit against adversity.