Lal Salaam

Thiru is arrested by the police in Murabad and begins recounting his story from jail. The narrative frame sets the present timeline while flashbacks recall the events that led to his arrest. The arrest marks the starting point of the film's back-and-forth storytelling.

Thiru is a carefree, jobless man living in Murabad. He falls for Dhanalakshmi, and their budding romance becomes a catalyst for later tensions. The village's social fabric provides both warmth and potential conflict as the story unfolds.

A quarrel between Maharajan's family and Thiru's mother erupts, prompting Thiru to beat Maharajan’s son Raji and his men. The incident escalates communal tensions in Murabad. This violence foreshadows future clashes between the Hindu and Muslim communities.

A high-stakes cricket match is organized between two local teams: 3 Stars (Muslim) and MCC (Hindu). The plan to incite villagers during the match leads to the decision to bring Samsuddin from Bombay onto the 3 Stars team. Cricket becomes a proxy battlefield for communal tensions.

In Bombay, Shamsuddin’s father Mohideen Bhai defends his son after an attack following a syndicate meeting. Thiru learns that his father Manickam and Moideen Bhai remained friends, and that Samsuddin is a talented cricketer. The ties between families and rivalries from the past resurface here.

Alauddin Bhai calls Samsuddin to Murabad, and the talented cricketer travels there to join the 3 Stars. Thiru and Samsuddin share a complicated history, adding tension to his reintegration into the village team. Samsuddin's arrival heightens expectations for the upcoming Ranji Trophy.

Samsuddin is picked to play for the Ranji Trophy, but his team loses to Thiru’s side in a tense match. The outcome is a personal victory for Thiru, inflaming underlying rivalries. The result deepens a communal rift as the scoreline becomes a symbol of identity.

A second village cricket match ends in defeat for Thiru’s team, triggering a violent scuffle between players and the crowd. Mani, a friend of Thiru, provokes the fight, escalating tensions between communities. Thiru loses his temper and injures Shamsuddin's right hand, igniting a deeper conflict.

Moideen Bhai discovers that Samsu’s injured hand might need amputation to save him and he cries in anguish. Thiru's mother Rani pleads with Moideen Bhai, but he remains resolute. The family’s anguish signals the personal costs of the escalating violence.

During a peace meeting, Moideen Bhai decides to leave justice to the system and allows Thiru to go to court. Samikannu, the village priest, pleads for moderation, but Bhai remains unmoved. The community faces a crucial decision about how to resolve the feud.

Thiru is bailed out and exits the court, only to be attacked by assailants on the village streets. The villagers discover Moideen Bhai’s involvement in the attack, leading to a moment of reflection for both sides. Dhanalakshmi expresses her love for Thiru, adding personal stakes to the conflict.

As the drama resolves, the Muslim community in Murabad helps the Hindu community with their Thiruvizha, restoring harmony. The truth about Raj’s role emerges, including his attempt to destroy the chariot and Ammani’s warning to surrender to the police. In the end, the village learns to coexist with renewed unity.