Ramu
(MGR) is an innocent and cowardly one. He is the heir to all riches of
Poonjolai Jamin. He has been raised that way by Susheela (Pandari Bai) and his
sister's husband Narendran Gajendran (M. N. Nambiar). Ramu shivers at the very
mention of his brother in law's name and a whiplash is Narendran's favorite
form of punishment. Narendran wants to get Ramu married to Leela (B. Saroja
Devi) for her wealth and he demands dowry, but she is turned off by his
cowardice.
Narendran
plans to take all off Ramu's wealth and kick him out of the house. Ramu over
hears this and runaway.
Ilango
(MGR) is a jobless young man, prone to pick a fight and for this reason, he
cause trouble for his mother(Rushyendramani). Ilango chase a thief who steal
Leela's purse and Leela takes him home mistaking him as Ramu. Ilango enjoys
their attention and does not reveal his true identity to them.
Meanwhile,
Santha a village girl finds Ramu who is now unconscious due to hunger and bring
him home to his mother Rushyendramani. Ilango teaches a lesson to Narendran
while Ramu learns the ways of the world.
Narendran
is angered as Ilango interferes in factory matters and made him powerless in
front of the workers. He beats his wife susheela accusing her for encouraging
Ilango. A fight ensues between Ilango and Narendran, Narendran leave the house
with his sister and daughter, Meena.
Due to
this, Susheela fall ill and Narendran rejects Ilango's request to come home.
Ilango decides to leave and reveal that he was not Ramu through a letter to
Narendran. Narendran kidnaps Govindan who is a friend of Ilango and get to know
about his whereabouts. Narendran's goons kidnap Ramu mistaking him for Ilango.
The rest
of the story reveals that Ramu and Ilango are brothers who got separated during
their childhood. Ilango was adopted by a childless couple. Ilango comes to
rescue Ramu and after a fight Narendran see them together and have a change of
heart.
The film
ends happily with Ramu marrying Santha and Ilango marrying Leela with the
blessings of Narendran and all family members.
