RK hogs the limelight playing the male protagonist in the movie. Unlike his previous film, he dances, tries his hand at humour and romances the heroine. He carries himself well on screen. Bhanu, who plays RK's ladylove in the film, seems to have shed considerable weight.
The movie is set in a village near Madurai. Pughazhendi (RK) spends all his time drinking and is ridiculed by villagers. In contrast, his elder brother Pandithurai (Nepolean) is respected and admired by everyone.
Pandithurai showers love and affection on Pughazh. He even tries to arrange for his wedding hoping that he would reform. But knowing about Pughazh and his habits, nobody comes forward to give their daughter to him.
Pughazh who spends all his time with his maternal uncle Kaththamuthu (Vadivelu) comes across Janani (Bhanu). It's love at first sight for him.
