In the Name of Buddha is a war drama that explores the themes of human rights and religious freedom. Set in a fictional country torn by conflict, the film follows the journey of a young Buddhist monk who becomes an advocate for peace.

A newly married couple receives a gift box that turns out to be a bomb, killing the husband and his grandmother and seriously injuring the wife. A massive investigation begins to find the killer hiding in plain sight.

The film was co-produced by M. S. Rajesh and Dr. Sunitha Krishnan, an internationally known anti-trafficking crusader. It explores the consequences of sex trafficking, testing the vulnerability of trust in human relations.