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Govindan, with the help of his manager Khader, struggles to keep the Royal Circus afloat as finances and morale dip. The troupe sustains itself on a fragile sense of family, sharing close bonds despite mounting pressures. The opening sets a somber tone for the years of hardship ahead.

Abookka, once a clown, has slipped into madness and clings to his makeup as a remnant of past glory. He still demands to perform, but his instability forces the staff to cage him during shows. The tension between his faded brilliance and present fragility shadows the troupe's days.

Babu becomes the troupe's favorite clown, groomed by Abookka to be flawless in his art. He has learned to mask his own sorrows behind the perpetual laugh, preserving the troupe's mood. He has grown up with the other children and acts as their guardian.

Govindan proclaims Babu as his heir and declares Kamala as his future wife. Babu privately loves Kamala, which conflicts with the arranged union. This promises a clash between duty to the troupe and personal happiness.

Sudheer Misra, the young son of Padmini, enters the camp and injects new life into the troupe. He steers the company out of its crisis and renames it New Royal Circus. The mood shifts as new leadership reshapes priorities.

Sudheer falls for Kamala at once, while Kamala resists his advances. Babu's own love for Kamala remains strong, but he contemplates sacrificing his feelings for the troupe's sake. The love triangle becomes the emotional engine of the story.

Vanaja, a performer who felt betrayed by Sudheer, decides she won't let him ruin Kamala and Babu. She positions herself as a guardian of their happiness and challenges Sudheer's schemes. The tension between personal revenge and collective loyalty grows.

Sudheer contemplates revenge on Babu because Kamala loves him. He schemes to destabilize the trio and sees Kamala as a pawn in his own ambitions. The conflict edges toward a breaking point.

In a twist, Sudheer decides to forget Kamala and tries to win Vanaja back. He withdraws from his pursuit of Kamala, hoping to restore balance in the troupe. The emotional climate remains tense as loyalties shift.

During a trapeze act, Vanaja's nervousness and misstep culminate in an accident that kills Sudheer. The crowd gasps as the dream of reform is darkened by death. The tragedy precipitates a painful reset for everyone involved.

In the wake of Sudheer's death, Babu and Kamala finally acknowledge their love and come together. The troupe mourns yet finds resolve in unity and renewed purpose. The new Royal Circus begins to take shape around their partnership.

The company carries on under the banner of New Royal Circus, preserving the bonds of family and artistry that sustained them. Govindan, Babu, Kamala, and the others move forward, honoring those lost and embracing a hopeful future.