Plot
Gowri returns to her native village, Thulasipatti, to visit her paternal uncle Pannaiyar, a wealthy landlord. Raja, a poor farm laborer, lives in the same village and is focused on studying to secure a good job. During their first encounter, Raja comically answers a riddle, which Gowri misinterprets as an insult. In response, Gowri's aunt sends goons to attack Raja, but he successfully defends himself. Despite the misunderstanding, Raja apologizes to Pannaiyar, and Gowri begins to appreciate his genuineness. She tries to befriend Raja, but he keeps his distance, uninterested in her advances. Meanwhile, Gowri befriends Raja's mother Rasamma, who works on Pannaiyar's farm. At a village festival, Raja rescues Gowri's friend Shenbagam from goons, which deepens Gowri's love for Raja. However, Raja remains aloof, refusing to believe in love due to a painful past experience. Raja's past reveals a tragic love story between his best friend Chandru and a woman named Shanthi. Raja had helped Chandru meet Shanthi, but her family obligations forced Shanthi to marry another man. Heartbroken, Chandru took his own life, and this experience made Raja cynical about love, causing him to push Gowri away. Despite Gowri's efforts, Raja remains determined to avoid romantic entanglements. Gowri, having failed to win Raja's heart, decides to leave the village. Before departing, she visits Raja's house to return a book, where an accidental incident leaves her with minor burns on her legs. Overcome with guilt, Raja apologizes, and Gowri confesses her love, finally winning him over. However, their love faces opposition from Gowri's aunt, who refuses to accept Raja due to his lower social status. Gowri's urgent departure to meet her father Rajasekaran raises concerns that she might be forced into an arranged marriage, similar to Shanthi's past. Gowri's aunt further complicates matters by berating Rasamma for raising a son who dares to love a rich girl like Gowri. Rasamma, fearing for their safety, pleads with Raja to renounce his love. As Raja feared, Rajasekaran arranges for Gowri's marriage to someone else. Gowri rushes back to the village, seeking Pannaiyar's help. Despite his wife's resistance, Pannaiyar takes Gowri to Raja's house. Rasamma, still apprehensive about Rajasekaran's wrath, reluctantly accepts Gowri as Raja's partner. However, Rajasekaran arrives, determined to find his daughter. He beats Rasamma, but Raja intervenes, fighting off the goons. Rajasekaran also humiliates Pannaiyar and his wife, taunting them about their childlessness. This sparks a change of heart in Pannaiyar's wife. Rajasekaran further escalates the situation by burning Raja's hut, where Gowri rushes in to save a photograph of Raja, and Raja follows to rescue her. This heroic act brings about a transformation in Rajasekaran, who finally apologizes to his brother and sister-in-law, accepting Gowri's love for Raja. With the obstacles removed, Gowri and Raja finally unite.Cast
Production
The film notably featured Vijay andSoundtrack
The music was composed byRe-release
The film was re-released in Tamil Nadu theatres on 6 January 2023.References
External links
* {{IMDb title 1990s Indian films 1990s Tamil-language films 1995 films 1995 romantic drama films Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja Films shot in Chennai Indian romantic drama films Tamil-language Indian films