In the quiet village of Poonkulam, Kalyani and Muthayyan are deeply in love. But fate takes a cruel turn when Muthayyan is wrongfully branded a dacoit and forced to live in hiding within the forest. Despite the danger and distance, Kalyani remains unwavering in her love, and the two dream of escaping together to build a peaceful life as husband and wife. Their hopes rest on the shoulders of Kamalapathi, a loyal friend and stage actor, who devises a clever plan to outwit the police and help the lovers flee. Disguises, deception, and devotion all come into play—but a tragic misunderstanding sets off a chain of events that none of them could have foreseen.

Cast

Sivaji Ganesan

Muthayyan

Bhanumathi

Kalyani

T. S. Durairaj

Sangu Pillai

P. D. Sambandam

Maniyam

T. R. Ramachandran

Kamalapathy

K. Sarangapani

Inspector Saambu Shastri

T. D. Kusalakumari

Abirami

D. Balasubramaniam

Kalyani's father

S. R. Janaki

Kamalapathi's mother

K. R. Chellam

Meenakshi, Shastri's wife

P. S. Venkatachalam

Pannaiyar Pachanatham Pillai

T. N. Sivadhanu

Ratnam Pillai