Ghilli

Velu is a state-level Kabaddi player living with his family in Chennai. His father, DCP Sivasubramaniam, rebukes him for neglecting education in favor of the sport, while Velu's mother Janaki supports him. The tension between sport and duty sets up the family's dynamic throughout the story.

Bhuvana 'Bhuvi', Velu's sharp sister, constantly provokes Velu and draws his attention into trouble with their father. She adores him despite the friction his choices cause at home. The siblings' dynamic adds emotional stakes to Velu's decisions.

Velu is sent to Trichy for a relative's wedding, but he secretly leaves to join a Kabaddi match for his team Ghilli in Madurai. His choice highlights his dedication to the sport over family obligations. The decision triggers consequences at home and sets off a chain of events.

In Madurai, Muthupandi, a charismatic gang leader, wants to marry Dhanalakshmi and reacts violently when she rejects him. He murders her older brother and later the second brother, spreading fear through the family. The danger from Muthupandi drives Dhanalakshmi to escape.

Dhanalakshmi's father becomes terrified by Muthupandi's acts and arranges for Dhanalakshmi to leave Madurai with her uncle in the United States. He provides money and her university certificates to help her start anew. The family plans a peaceful exile to escape the threat.

Velu spots Dhanalakshmi during a Kabaddi event in Madurai and intervenes, thrashing Muthupandi to rescue her. He then takes her to Chennai, sheltering her from her pursuers. The rescue shifts Dhanalakshmi from immediate danger to a precarious hiding within Velu's world.

Velu hides Dhanalakshmi in his room at home, keeping her existence secret from his family. The covert shelter creates tension at Velu's house as everyone searches for the missing girl. Velu's loyalty to her deepens their bond.

Velu arranges a passport and flight tickets for Dhanalakshmi, and she begins to fall for him. Meanwhile Sivasubramaniam and Muthupandi close in, trying to locate the apparent kidnapper. The couple's fledgling romance collides with the danger closing in.

Velu and Dhanalakshmi escape from Velu's father and take refuge in a lighthouse, where they continue to hide from the pursuing authorities. The lighthouse becomes a temporary sanctuary as they plan their next move. Their bond deepens in the shadows of pursuit.

Velu and his friends rush to the airport to secure Dhanalakshmi's flight just before a high-stakes national league final against Punjab. Sivasubramaniam remains furious and waits for the arrest to happen after the match. Bhuvana pleads for Velu's safety as the final approaches.

During the final, Velu's focus nearly collapses due to the sight of Dhanalakshmi in the crowd, but his love rekindles his will to win. He becomes intensely focused on the game and his performance helps Ghilli secure the championship. The crowd roars as his team clinches victory.

After the match, Velu is arrested by his father in front of everyone, but Muthupandi interrupts to test Velu's resolve. The confrontation underscores the shifting loyalties and Velu's defiance in the face of authority. Velu steels himself for the ensuing conflict.

Velu battles Muthupandi, regains his strength, and defeats him, finally embracing Dhanalakshmi. The victory confirms Velu's commitment to love and his sport, even as danger lingers. The triumph is both personal and physical, sealing their bond.

During the climactic moment, the floodlight that broke earlier in the fight touches the held aruval and electrocutes Muthupandi to death. Velu and Dhanalakshmi's relationship remains central as the killer is defeated. The tragedy marks the end of Muthupandi's threat and brings a grim closure to the pursuit.