Oru Naal Koothu

The film introduces Kavya, Lakshmi, and Susheela as they navigate marriage expectations in a conservative Indian society. Each woman's background and situation set the stage for parallel stories of love, ambition, and social pressure.

Kavya is in love with Rajkumar, but he is insecure about her wealth. He asks her to wait while he proves himself, a stance that strains their relationship and foreshadows a clash between love and pride.

The tension ultimately pushes Kavya toward accepting a match chosen by her father. The decision marks a shift from personal romance toward family-driven marriage plans.

Lakshmi meets Mukundan and his plan centers on a middle-class alliance. He pursues her with optimism despite the barrier of her economic status.

Mukundan invites Lakshmi to seal their vow at his home, signaling forward movement in their romance. The couple is spotted by Mukundan's relatives at a bus depot, who rain humiliation on Lakshmi and derail their progress.

Susheela faces years of unsuccessful marriage inquiries as she navigates societal judgments about her job and appearance. Bhaskar initially agrees to marry her but backs out at the last moment, leaving her in confusion and public scrutiny.

Susheela's brother Raghavendran pressures Bhaskar to marry Susheela, but Susheela realizes she loves Sathish, creating a precarious balance between duty and desire.

The day before the ceremony, Rajkumar, traveling in a car with a companion, narrowly avoids hitting Lakshmi's bus. In a separate crash, a relative of Kavya’s fiancé dies, casting Kavya as bad luck in the eyes of others.

Kavya refuses to treat Raj as a fallback option and asserts her own autonomy in choosing a partner. She ultimately walks into marriage with Sathish on her own terms.

A year later, Rajkumar re-enters the story and becomes engaged to Lakshmi, highlighting the ongoing tension between passion and tradition. This twist underlines the ironies of the arranged marriage system.

The film closes with a contemplative note on fate, timing, and how families negotiate desire, duty, and economic reality. Viewers are invited to reflect on how much of love's path is steered by circumstance and tradition.

Across Kavya, Lakshmi, and Susheela's arcs, economic status repeatedly acts as a gatekeeper to acceptable matches. The narrative shows both social rigidity and the resilience of individuals seeking their own path.