Marupadiyum

Thulasi grows up as an orphan with a deep longing for a stable home she can call her own. This dream shapes her decisions and resilience as she enters adulthood. It acts as a quiet compass guiding her through later trials and choices.

Murali gifts Thulasi the keys to a new house, a symbol of hope for their future together. The gesture also reveals a hidden truth: he is in love with Kavitha, who helped fund the apartment. Thulasi feels both hopeful and unsettled by the double-edged gift.

When Murali deserts Thulasi for Kavitha, she makes the painful choice to leave the apartment behind. She moves to a women's hostel with only ₹2,000 she had at her marriage. This marks the beginning of her solo struggle to rebuild her life.

Gowrishankar, a singer, steps in to help Thulasi cope with life as a single woman. He helps her find a job and shows her how to rely on herself again. The two become close friends as she learns to navigate independence.

Kavitha's mental instability worsens, creating further strain in the relationship dynamics. Murali asks Thulasi to sign the divorce papers, pressing her to formalize the separation. Thulasi contends with the emotional turmoil while trying to stay true to herself.

Gowrishankar falls in love with Thulasi and proposes marriage. She rejects him, saying she feels empty and cannot give him anything right now. He urges her to imagine a life beyond the past while she learns to value her own awakening.

The maid, who has saved money for her daughter's education, discovers her drunk husband has stolen it. In a moment of desperation, she murders him and confesses the crime to the police. Thulasi promises to take care of the daughter, reinforcing her sense of responsibility toward others.

At Kavitha's mother's insistence and with guidance from her doctor, Thulasi reassures Kavitha that she is not interested in Murali. Kavitha interprets Thulasi's stance as a betrayal and reasons that their marriage should end. Consequently, Kavitha breaks up with Murali.

Murali tries to rekindle his relationship with Thulasi, but she remains firm and distant. He makes renewed efforts to win her back, yet Thulasi does not waver in her decision. The couple's former bond dissolves as she moves forward on her own terms.

Thulasi continues to live with the maid's daughter and refuses to marry Gowrishankar. She asserts that independence and motherhood give her a new meaning to life. Gowrishankar accepts her decision, wishing her well as she builds a new path.

Gowrishankar supports Thulasi’s choice and respects her autonomy, even as he remains a friend. He offers kindness without pressuring her toward a new romance.

In the end, Thulasi embraces independence and motherhood, choosing a life she creates on her own terms. The story closes with her ready to lead a hopeful, self-reliant future, supported by friends who believe in her.