Sarbath

Sarbath

Year: 2021

Runtime: 112 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Prabhakaran

RomanceComedy

While traveling to his brother’s wedding, Arivu learns the ceremony has been called off. Unexpectedly, he finds himself falling for a woman who was originally engaged to his brother, leading to complications and unforeseen challenges.

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1

Brothers' bond and family backdrop

Arivu, an IT professional in Chennai, and Anbu, a village government counsellor, are brothers who clash often yet care for one another. Their parents were an eloped love marriage who raised them with a mix of discipline and affection. The film establishes their contrasting lives against a shared family history.

2

Engagement fixed; Arivu attends

Anbu's mother pressures him for an arranged marriage, but he resists. The engagement is fixed, and Arivu travels from Chennai to attend the wedding. This event marks the beginning of a cascade of misunderstandings and new attractions.

Anbu's village
3

Slap and instant attraction

At the engagement, a girl mistakenly accuses Arivu of harassing her friend. Once the truth comes out, the girl avoids him, but Arivu is unexpectedly drawn to her. The awkward moment plants the seed of his growing attraction to Aruna.

Engagement venue
4

Wedding called off; Anbu attacked

Back home, the wedding is cancelled after Aruna's brother attacks Anbu during the fallout. The incident heightens tensions within the family and sows doubt about future matches. The episode deepens Arivu’s curiosity about Aruna and the truth behind the cancellation.

5

Unfolding motives and Aalavanthan

In the following days, Arivu admits his growing feelings for Aruna. A friend reveals that Aruna actually liked someone else—her partner Anbu—and cancelled to avoid conflict. They track down Aalavanthan, the caller who lied about the couple, and he confesses his unrequited crush.

6

Venkat alias and Aruna's art show

To win her, Arivu adopts the name Venkat and uses Aruna's art in a local show to showcase her work. Aruna begins to fall for Venkat, oblivious to his true identity. The deception temporarily deepens their bond.

Aruna's art studio
7

Betrayal and breakup

Aruna discovers the deception and ends the relationship. Arivu is forced to confront the consequences of his lie, while the pain of betrayal tests their feelings. The arc explores whether love can survive deception.

Aruna's studio
8

Family crisis and a mother's wish

Meanwhile, Arivu's father falls ill, prompting their mother to urge her sons to resolve their conflicts and marry. The health scare compels the family to rethink their priorities and supports turning toward reconciliation. The emotional stakes rise for all involved.

Family home / hospital
9

Anbu and Kayal's romance and divorce

Anbu reveals his past crush on Kayal, who rejected him in office. She later marries someone else but is recently divorced, providing a chance for reconciliation. Arivu pushes to reunite Anbu with Kayal, hoping the friendship can be repaired.

Office; Kayal's home
10

Kayal's father and trust test

As part of the reconciliation plan, Kayal's father wants Anbu to tell his own parents about her. This test of honesty challenges Anbu but also signals a new level of seriousness in their relationship. The family dynamics shift toward acceptance.

11

Senthil's scheme, bus confrontation, and Jenny's aid

Senthil and his friends stage a plan to win Jenny’s affection by staging a fight with Arivu in front of her. A tense bus confrontation ensues, and the police arrest the participants, though Jenny eventually bails them out. The incident helps thaw tensions between Arivu and Aruna and clears some misunderstandings.

Bus
12

Reconciliation with Aruna

Arivu apologizes to Aruna and earns her forgiveness, paving the way for a renewed relationship. They begin rebuilding trust and moving toward a potential future together. The couple's bond strengthens as family issues continue to resolve.

Aruna's place
13

Arivu and Aruna marry

The couple finally marries, marking the culmination of many trials and reconciliations. Aruna's father, who had serious concerns, is stunned but begins to accept the union. The ceremony binds the brothers and their partners in a hopeful future.

14

Father's heart attack and Chennai wedding journey

Upon learning of the marriage, Aruna's father suffers a heart attack, adding drama to the wedding plans. The family decides to travel to Chennai for the ceremony, and Arivu tries to persuade the father to join by faking IPL tickets that spark his cricket passions. The ploy helps bring the father closer to accepting the marriage and attending the wedding.

Chennai

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:24

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