August 16, 1947

The village of Sengadu lives under the cruel British officer Robert and his son Justin. They force villagers to work in the cotton fields under brutal conditions, silencing any dissent. The oppressive regime sows fear and resentment across the community.

Justin's womanising and abductions of village girls intensify fear among residents. Many villagers resort to drastic steps, including honour killings, to safeguard their women from his advances. The tension between the colonizers and the locals grows daily.

Paraman, a local from Sengadu, harbors a deep mistrust of the villagers whom he believes bear responsibility for his mother's death because no one came to help her during the occupation. This bitterness shapes his relationship with the Zamindar and those around him. His stance foreshadows the loyalty he will need to navigate.

Thenmalli is Zamindar's daughter, hidden inside the palace to keep her safe from abductors like Justin. Paraman loves her, but he keeps his feelings to himself, aware of the danger and social constraints. The secrecy isolates Thenmalli and heightens the sense of fragility around the royal household.

India gains independence, and Robert is summoned to a meeting by his superiors. He tries to keep the villagers ignorant of the news, intent on leaving Sengadu with power and respect intact. The cutthroat politics of the time heighten the villagers' sense of looming threat.

To shield Thenmalli from Justin, Zamindar hides her inside the palace walls. The secrecy protects her from immediate danger but leaves her isolated from the rest of Sengadu. The tension between safeguarding honor and protecting life becomes painful for the family.

Justin finds Thenmalli in the Zamindar's house and schemes to sleep with her. Zamindar considers killing Thenmalli to protect their family honour, but his plan is interrupted by the unfolding crisis. The danger from the British-backed control intensifies.

Paraman arrives just in time to rescue Thenmalli from Justin. He kills Justin and hides his body in the forest to prevent further threats. This act marks a turning point in Paraman's relationship with Thenmalli.

Paraman brings Thenmalli to his village, and the villagers are shocked to learn that Zamindar has a daughter hidden all these years. The revelation undermines the villagers' assumptions about power and protection in Sengadu. The community begins to rethink their past actions toward Paraman and his mother.

Thenmalli realises that Paraman has loved her since childhood and reciprocates. Paraman's view of the villagers shifts as he learns of their deep regret for not saving his mother. They begin venerating Paraman's mother as a deity, transforming local memory into reverence.

Robert returns to Sengadu with fury after learning of Justin's fate and seeks to punish everyone. He kills Zamindar and several villagers, attempting to restore control through terror. The village trembles as the colonial power asserts itself.

Paraman leads the villagers in a fierce confrontation with Robert, and the tyrant is killed in the clash. The struggle unites Sengadu against the colonial oppressor and signals a shift in local power. The community breathes a sigh of relief as the oppressor falls.

With Robert dead and independence confirmed, the people of Sengadu rejoice in their hard-won freedom. They look toward a future free from oppression under British rule and celebrate their resilience. The film closes on a note of relief and hopeful optimism.