Friends

Aravindan, Chandru, and Krishnamoorthy become inseparable friends from their childhood. Chandru is an orphan living with Aravindan's family, which tightens their bond. They value friendship above all else, shaping how they face later trials.

As they work as painters in Chennai under Nesamani, Aravindan develops feelings for Padmini. Padmini initially views him only as a friend, keeping emotions at bay. Their work setting brings a growing tension between friendship and romance.

Padmini's cousin Abhirami, jealous of Aravindan's closeness to Padmini, crafts fake love letters in Padmini's name. The ruse aims to drive a wedge between Padmini and Aravindan and to flatter Padmini with false affection. The plan sets off a chain of misunderstandings.

When Padmini's engagement is arranged with another man, Chandru steps forward to defend his friend, humiliating Padmini in the process. The public scene shatters the engagement and strains the trio's bond. The incident highlights how far the misunderstanding will go.

Out of spite, Padmini marries Aravindan, hoping to ruin his friendship with Chandru. The marriage is impulsive, driven by jealousy and hurt rather than love. It immediately unsettles the delicate balance among the friends.

During the wedding, the truth about Abhirami’s deceit comes to light, restoring some sense of balance and easing tensions. The revelation clears the air and allows the couple's new marriage to proceed with clearer intentions. The friends' bond seems to survive another storm.

Gautham, Aravindan’s cousin who desires Amutha, schemes to break the trio apart. He engineers several accidents to frame Padmini and create disasters that threaten their friendship. His machinations escalate the conflict across their lives.

Gautham's plots culminate in a sabotaged bullock cart race that tests the trio's loyalty. Aravindan ends up racing in Chandru's place and miraculously survives, fanning the flames of tension between the friends. The near-disaster pushes them toward a breaking point.

Padmini's demand that Aravindan end his bond with Chandru triggers a confession: as a child, Aravindan accidentally killed Chandru’s mute younger brother. The weight of this secret strains the friendship and fuels Chandru’s anger. The revelation marks a turning point in their relationship.

Gautham reveals Aravindan’s childhood tragedy to Chandru, shattering any remaining trust between the friends. The betrayal triggers a bitter fallout that seems to seal their fates. Aravindan’s attempt to reconcile is overshadowed by guilt and rage.

As Gautham’s crimes are exposed and the rift deepens, Aravindan attempts to reconcile with Chandru but falls off a cliff and is presumed dead. This tragedy leaves the families devastated and the community shocked. Chandru carries the burden of guilt and responsibility for the past.

Five years pass and Chandru, now an army major, learns that Aravindan survives in a vegetative state. He returns home to find Aravindan’s son named after him, symbolizing the enduring legacy of their friendship. The reunion of families begins to take shape.

Gautham makes a last bid to devastate the family, but Chandru’s cries awaken Aravindan from his vegetative state. Aravindan gathers strength to confront Gautham and defeats him. The moment marks the turning point from tragedy to renewed alliance.

With Gautham defeated and the truth spoken, the friends and their families are united once more. The bonds built in childhood survive the worst storms, offering a hopeful ending. The community celebrates the return to harmony and mutual support.