Naiyaandi

Chinna Vandu runs a small kuthuvilakku shop in a quiet village, weaving a life around family, festival nights, and the steady rhythm of daily work. His days are shaped by the care of his uncle's family, the guidance of his two elder brothers, and the simple joys of village routines. This peaceful setting plants the seeds for a tender romance that will be tested by tradition.

Vanaroja, a dental student visiting the village to spend time with her grandmother and participate in the local festival, enters Chinna Vandu's world. He begins to notice her through small, thoughtful gestures and shared smiles. The festival glow intensifies a budding attraction, even as she remains guarded.

He tries to win her heart with humor and small acts of consideration, hoping for a shared moment. She keeps her distance at first, letting the festival's lights swirl around them. His gentle persistence begins to soften her guarded heart.

During the festival, Vanaroja's ring goes missing, and Poongavanam announces a reward of ₹1 lakh. Chinna Vandu is the only one who recovers the ring, testing his honesty and character. Instead of keeping the prize, he gives it to a poor woman, choosing generosity over personal gain.

Vanaroja admits that she loves him too, confirming a mutual feeling. She leaves the village to return home, only to discover that her father has arranged an engagement with Krishna for her birthday. Her departure marks the end of a guarded chapter and the start of a new, uncertain path.

On Vanaroja's birthday, Chinna Vandu arrives to offer a birthday wish and to protect their bond. Moved by their connection, the couple decides to escape from Krishna and his henchmen. The decision catalyzes their leap into a life outside traditional expectations.

They inform Chinna Vandu's cousin Soori that they have eloped and need a path forward. Soori guides them to hide their marriage and directs them toward his family's home in Kumbakonam. He presents Vanaroja as someone who has faced hardship, earning a cautious welcome from the family.

Soori brings Vanaroja to Chinna Vandu's house, presenting her as someone who has endured hardship. The family accepts her with open arms, softening the initial strain of the elopement. This warmth marks a turning point in the household's dynamic.

Chinna Vandu's elder brothers begin to care for Vanaroja, bringing a new warmth to the home previously defined by routine and pressure. Their support helps the couple navigate the complexities of their choice. The family starts to see Vanaroja as part of the fold.

The father contemplates marrying Vanaroja off to Paranjothi, highlighting the tension between duty and desire. The couple faces mounting expectations from the older generation. They must decide whether to honor tradition or protect their own happiness.

Vanaroja discovers she is pregnant, forcing her to leave the house in fear and pain. Krishna's men escalate the danger, kidnapping her and raising the stakes for everyone involved. Chinna Vandu embarks on a dangerous pursuit to rescue her.

Chinna Vandu pursues the captors and engages in a fierce confrontation, gaining the upper hand. The act of rescue, however, does not immediately resolve the family’s disapproval. The outcome hinges on a broader shift in attitudes.

Poongavanam speaks up, arguing that a daughter's happiness should come first. His appeal helps soften Sambandham’s stance, illustrating a turning point where compassion starts to outweigh rigid tradition. The family begins to reframe their priorities.

The family learns to value happiness and genuine affection over schedule and convention. The couple’s bond endures, and the village gradually embraces their decision, signaling a hopeful, redefined sense of family.