Vasantha Maligai

Vasantha Maligai

Year: 1972

Runtime: 170 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: K. S. Prakash Rao

Drama

Is an emotionally charged tale that depicts the transformation of an alcoholic after his life is touched by true love.

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Timeline – Vasantha Maligai (1972)

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1

Meeting on the plane

Anand, a wealthy playboy and alcoholic, meets Latha, an air hostess, aboard an aeroplane. Their initial encounter hints at a complicated romance as their worlds collide.

Aboard an aeroplane
2

Latha's family and ambitions

Latha lives with her father, mother, two brothers and a sister, and she is the highest earner in the family. Her mother objects to her being an air hostess and urges her to change profession for more decent hours.

Latha's family home
3

The pub encounter and rescue

Latha goes to the pub for a job interview, where the manager tries to rape her. Anand hears her distress, subdues the manager, and drives her home, rescuing her from danger.

Pub and road home
4

A job offer

The following day, Latha returns the coat she borrowed and asks for a job, and Anand hires her as his secretary. She begins to glimpse the life and power of the man she has met.

Next day Anand's home
5

Meeting the family

Anand introduces Latha to his mother, elder brother Vijay, and sister-in-law. Latha notices Anand's drinking and contemplates resigning, but a servant urges her to stay because his behavior has begun to improve with her presence.

Anand's house
6

Fiancée arrives and worries the family

Anand's fiancée arrives at their home protesting the engagement; Latha reassures the mother that she will try to curb his drinking, while tensions about the relationship simmer.

Anand's house
7

The drinking incident

Latha catches Anand drinking with his servant Panchavarnam; the servant flees, and Anand, angered by the confrontation, throws a glass bottle toward her forehead. The act marks a turning point in their relationship.

Anand's house
8

Turning point and vow

Realising his mistake, Anand destroys all his liquor and pledges never to drink again. He opens up about his pain, including the loss of his father and Ayya, and announces plans to build a new palace for the woman he loves, which he will call Vasantha Maligai.

Anand's house
9

The palace reveal

Anand brings Latha to the new house and, in a separate room, reveals that she is the woman of his heart. Vijay witnesses this and schemes to sow doubt by spreading that Latha has stolen his wife's jewellery.

Vasantha Maligai
10

Accusation and distrust

Anand confronts Latha about the false accusation; she runs away in despair. Anand's trust is shaken as he confronts Vijay's malicious plan.

Anand's house
11

Illness and a marriage proposal

Anand confesses his ignorance and apologises, but Latha remains unforgiving. Soon after, Anand falls seriously ill, and Latha receives a marriage proposal that complicates their relationship.

Anand's house
12

The invitation and resolve

Anand's mother apologises to Latha and shows her wedding invitation; Anand resolves to attend the wedding in the hope of reconciliation.

Anand's house
13

The secret is revealed at the palace

At the palace, Latha and Anand attempt a private reconciliation, but the groom's mother and sister-in-law interrupt and reveal their secret to the guests, causing the wedding to fall apart.

Palace
14

Despair and poison

In a state of desperation, Anand drinks poison and collapses. He is found near death, and Latha is overwhelmed by the turn of events.

Palace room
15

Reunion and ending

After his recovery in hospital, Anand and Latha are finally reunited, and their love triumphs over the trials that tested them.

Hospital, then together

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 14:13

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