Deepavali

In the busy Royapuram area, Billu, a beloved local figure, spots Susi arriving from Bangalore and feels an instant pull toward her. The close-knit community greets him with warmth, underscoring a sense of belonging. This moment plants the seed of a budding connection between them.

Susi travels from Bangalore to Chennai and stays with Settu, someone who once worked for her father, the feared Chidambaram. The Royapuram residents’ camaraderie makes a positive impression on her. A godman’s prophecy hints at a destined bond with Billu, elevating the tension around her choices.

Susi starts to enjoy the warmth and everyday camaraderie of Royapuram, finding comfort in the neighborhood’s sense of belonging. Billu becomes a central figure in her expanding circle of friends. The city’s rhythm contrasts with her past anxieties.

A visiting godman declares that Susi is the one destined for Billu, a prediction that unsettles her and deepens the social whispers around their growing connection. She fears how this fate could affect her life and her father’s influence. The prophecy heightens the sense of inevitability in their relationship.

Susi encounters her long-lost friend Revathi at a restaurant and tries to deny knowing her, leaving Revathi insulted and bewildered. Billu and his friends watch the tension unfold with confusion. The scene hints at a complicated past Susi has been hiding.

In a candid moment, Susi tells Billu that she suffers from PTSD after an accident and has forgotten events from the past three years. She fears what memories might return or be erased completely. Billu reassures her and vows to stand by her side.

Dr. Devasaghayam explains that curing PTSD could erase Susi’s memories of people she met in Chennai, including Billu. Susi asks Billu to promise he’ll never leave if she forgets him. Billu makes a steadfast pledge to stay by her side.

Chidambaram arrives in Chennai with his goons, maneuvering to secure an engagement for Susi with Billu to safeguard his interests. The residents rally against his control, showing collective support for Billu. To avoid risk, Chidambaram presses ahead and uses intimidation to bend events to his will.

To enforce the plan, Chidambaram’s men thrash Billu and drive him away toward the outskirts. Susi is taken along with her father, heading to Bangalore. The couple’s future hangs in the balance as the split becomes real.

Susi leaves Chennai with her father and his men, bound for Bangalore. Billu remains determined to honor his promise despite the distance. The separation tests the strength of their bond and the possibility of memory loss altering their path.

In Bangalore, Billu discovers that Susi has been cured of PTSD but she does not recognize him or their Chennai life. He tries to anchor their shared past with stories, yet her memory remains elusive. The emotional stakes deepen as he refuses to give up.

Determined to rekindle what they had, Billu takes actions to bring Susi back toward Royapuram, hoping the familiar surroundings might trigger her memories. She resists at first but is drawn by the life she may have lived there. The journey marks a renewed push toward their relationship.

Chidambaram arrives in Royapuram with his men, and a confrontation erupts as the locals defend Susi and Billu. The clash underscores the community’s solidarity and the power struggle at the heart of the saga. Susi watches the scene unfold in disbelief and awe.

During the turmoil, Susi experiences a moment of emotional relevance, and though she claims no full memory returns, she believes Billu's account of their Chennai life. She runs to him, moved by the faith and protection around her. They finally reunite, choosing each other despite the memory gaps.