Poraali

On a rainy night, Kumaran and Nallavan slip away from the mental asylum with the help of a kind doctor. They vanish into the city, beginning a precarious new chapter. The escape sets in motion a pursuit they will need to outwit to survive.

They arrive in Chennai and find shelter at Pulikutti's house, where comic circumstances accompany their tentative start. The temporary home gives them space to rethink their plans for the future. They begin to settle into life in the city.

Kumaran and Nallavan secure jobs at a local Indian Oil petrol bunk. Their warmth and generosity earn them friends and small acts of trust within the community. The work grounds their new life and fuels their hope.

Inspired by their experiences, they hatch a plan to run a small service for people in need. The idea reflects their desire to do good and build a humble livelihood. They begin laying the groundwork for the venture.

Bharathi, Kumaran's neighbor, initially dislikes him, wary of his past. As she witnesses his genuine care for others, her opinion begins to soften. Her support grows as his kindness becomes evident.

Tamizhselvi captures Nallavan's attention, and a budding romance starts to bloom. Their relationship adds a personal dimension to the group’s efforts. The pair's feeling develops amid the city's bustle.

Pulikutti helps spread the word by advertising Kumaran and Nallavan's service in a magazine, complete with their photos. The feature draws attention far beyond their usual circle. The publicity accelerates the venture's reach.

The film reveals Kumaran's troubled past: relatives want his land and manipulate events to ruin him. His mother was confined after being branded mentally ill, his father remarried, and his grandfather was poisoned by those relatives seeking the land. The revelation explains why Kumaran was targeted and declared mentally ill.

The relatives learn Kumaran's signature is needed for the land deal and renew their pursuit. Kumaran and Nallavan must stay one step ahead to protect themselves and the promise they’ve made.

Pichai arrives in Chennai with a plan: the land could be donated to the government. Kumaran agrees to the plan, seeking to end the threat over his family’s wealth.

Kumaran consents to donate the land to the government, turning the page on the dispute. This act shifts the dynamic and further rouses the relatives.

The relatives grow enraged by the donation and resume their chase. Kumaran and Nallavan brace themselves for another confrontation. The stakes are raised as old debts loom.

Bharathi's encouragement strengthens Kumaran and Nallavan, prompting them to stand up to their foes rather than back down. They rally allies who share their resolve.

In a tense confrontation, they and their allies deliver a decisive thrashing to the opposition and reclaim their peace. The rivals are routed and the threats lose their grip.

They return home with Bharathi and Tamizhselvi, ready to begin a new, quieter chapter together. The city, once a place of danger, now feels like a home for their makeshift family.