Pon Ondru Kanden

Set in present-day urban India, the story follows modern relationships and family dynamics. The events unfold across Chennai and domestic spaces, highlighting everyday choices, misunderstandings, and reconciliations. The timeframe centers on current life rather than historical events.

The film largely unfolds in Chennai, a bustling urban hub where Sai relocates for his mother's medical treatment and where Sundari runs a neighborhood kitchen. The city serves as the contemporary backdrop for the reunion, the love triangle, and the evolving friendships. Its busy streets and modern setting contrast with the intimate emotional stakes of the characters.

❤️ Love Triangle

Sundari becomes the focal point of affection for both Shiva and Sai, turning their reunion into a competing triangle. The twist that Sundari is Shiva's ex-wife intensifies jealousy and pride, testing the friendship between the two men. The theme explores how attraction and pride complicate loyalties, and whether friendship can endure romantic rivalries.

🤝 Reconciliation

Despite years of rivalry, Shiva and Sai choose to set aside their competition for Sundari's happiness and family harmony. They negotiate their feelings, ultimately deciding not to fight over her. The narrative emphasizes forgiveness, compromise, and the hope that love can be navigated without breaking apart friendships.

🧭 Past and Identity

Thiripurasunthari's return rekindles childhood memories and unsettled affections, reminding the characters how the past shapes present choices. The film uses this reappearance to challenge the men’s assumptions about love and loyalty. It suggests that memory can redefine what people want in the future, even if it complicates current relationships.