Payanangal Mudivathillai

Radha, a wealthy young woman, visits her friend Suseela in Madras and writes a song on a sheet of paper. As she leaves, the lyric page is blown away by the wind and lands near a neighboring house. This small accident sets the stage for a chance encounter that will change both their lives.

Ravi Kumar, an aspiring singer living in the same neighborhood, discovers the fallen lyric sheet. He arranges the words into a melody and sings a version of Radha's song. Radha overhears his singing and is moved by the heartfelt performance.

Using her influence, Radha arranges an opportunity for Ravi to sing at the inauguration of a temple. The public performance gives him exposure and a chance to prove his talent. She remains anonymous, watching from the crowd as he takes the stage.

Radha uses her contacts to help Ravi win a chance to perform on a television programme. He prepares and delivers a rendition that could reach a wider audience. This moment marks the start of his broader ascent in the music world.

When Ravi meets Radha at the TV studio, he writes and performs a new song that praises her. The heartfelt performance is publicly appreciated, bringing Radha's quiet support into the spotlight. Radha's own feelings remain unspoken at this juncture.

Radha uses her connections to secure Ravi a job singing for a film. With this opportunity, he achieves instant success and fame and even moves to a spacious house. Radha continues to stand by him as his career grows.

Radha remains steadfast in her support, handling logistics and offering encouragement behind the scenes. Ravi's career expands as more opportunities come and the couple grows closer in public perception.

Radha's father wants to arrange her marriage to Mohan, a suitable match from his side of the family. Radha tells him that she would rather marry Ravi but plans to wait for the right moment to tell him. The parental pressure creates tension that foreshadows future heartbreak.

Although Ravi admires Radha deeply, he has not yet expressed his love for her. The emotional bond remains unspoken as their lives advance with growing fame and responsibilities. Radha hopes for a confession, but uncertainty lingers.

Ravi goes on tour and returns earlier than scheduled, but he avoids contact with Radha. He seems to distance himself, perhaps to shield Radha from his rising fame or to hide his true feelings. Radha grows increasingly anxious over the lack of communication.

At a function honoring Ravi, he claims sole responsibility for his success, leaving Radha disappointed and hurt. The public display strains their relationship and deepens Radha's sense of betrayal. The moment highlights the widening gap between their feelings and fame.

Radha tells her father she wants to marry Ravi, though she has not yet told Ravi directly. Ravi, seemingly buoyant about the future, says he would sing at her wedding for free, a declaration that shatters Radha's hopes and trust. The unspoken love begins to fracture under the weight of expectations.

Mohan arrives in Madras and Ravi gives him a lift to a function. Mohan reveals that Ravi is his patient and has been diagnosed with terminal blood cancer. Radha and her father are stunned by the revelation, which changes the course of their love story.

Radha makes a desperate call to Ravi and, overwhelmed by anguish, says she has consumed poison to avoid living without him. Mohan allows Ravi to speak to Radha, and the two acknowledge their love for each other. The moment confirms the tragedy that will culminate in death.

Mohan and Ravi rush to Radha's house to find her dead, the result of the poison. Traumatized by Radha's loss, Ravi dies shortly after, completing the tragedy of a love story doomed by circumstance and illness. The ending leaves the surviving characters shattered and the audience moved by their sacrifice.