Ezhumalai

In a long-standing village feud, Venkatachalam hatches a brutal plan to form an army by sacrificing a male child to sow fear. He targets his own future, selecting his younger son Ezhumalai as the intended sacrifice. The scheme poisons the relationship between the neighboring communities and sets a dark path for generations to come.

Years later, Ezhumalai grows into a gallant figure who dares tell Kalingarayan to stay on the path of peace. On the eve of a grand celebration, Ezhumalai confronts Kalingarayan and slays him, shattering any chance of compromise. The act fuels the feud and drives Nagalingam's hatred to a new height.

Nagalingam vows to erase Ezhumalai and his kin, vowing to crush every sign of the rival household. He mobilizes his power and men to pursue them, escalating the vendetta. The threat hangs over the village as the cycle of violence continues.

To secure peace for his people, Venkatachalam arranges a marriage for Ezhumalai with Lakshmi, a generous woman whose sensitivity to violence earns her respect. She accepts the match, seeing potential for mercy and stability in the union. The alliance marks a fragile first step toward reconciliation.

Lakshmi eventually discerns the truth about Ezhumalai's past profession, realizing that violence does not define him. She forgives him, moved by his obvious goodness and his protective nature toward others. Her forgiveness becomes a binding force for their fragile partnership.

Three siblings arrive from abroad with boastful, careless ways, bringing both disruption and color to the household. Ezhumalai grows fond of them despite their flaws, and a complex kinship forms within the village. The dynamic foreshadows new tensions within the family.

Lakshmi's patience wears thin as she senses a lack of support within Ezhumalai's family. She challenges his ways, and when the conflict peaks, she leaves to return to her parents' home. She later gives birth to a son, a development that tests the couple's bond and future.

As the siblings prepare to return, Nagalingam's men strike and threaten the household. Ezhumalai acts to shield his family and sends them away to safety, facing danger at great personal risk. After the crisis, his brothers reflect and plead for reconciliation.

Nagalingam's assault culminates in Lakshmi stepping forward to shield Ezhumalai's son and being fatally stabbed. In her final moments she pleads for an end to the cycle of violence and revenge. Her death becomes a pivotal turning point for the feud.

Nagalingam launches a fresh attack on Venkatachalam but is astonished to encounter Ezhumalai back in his homeland. Ezhumalai hands Anjali over to Nagalingam and learns that his son has spoken, calling Anjali his mother.

Venkatachalam urges Ezhumalai to bring Anjali into the child's life as a true mother, seeking a family union rather than destruction. The option signals a shift toward reconciliation and building a new family dynamic. The realization strengthens the bond between the rival factions.

As Anjali's wedding plans unfold, Ezhumalai confronts Nagalingam at the wedding venue and disrupts the marriage. He confronts the tensions head-on, recognizing Anjali's presence and the tender bond that has grown between them. The confrontation reframes loyalties and sets the stage for a final choice.

The climax unfolds at a hospital on the wedding day, where Anjali has removed her uterus to prevent the birth of a child. The drastic act reflects a desperate bid to break the cycle of violence. Ezhumalai faces the consequences of love, loss, and loyalty.

In the final moment, Ezhumalai embraces Anjali and accepts the child as part of their family. The feud gives way to a hopeful future as they choose love, protection, and reconciliation over revenge. The community witnesses a new chapter where forgiveness prevails.