Vetri Kodi Kattu

A severe drought devastates the village near Tenkasi, threatening crops and livelihoods. Sekhar's elder sister is sent home by her husband demanding the dowry, underscoring the family's precarious position. Seeing little hope locally, Sekhar resolves to migrate to Dubai for work.

Sekhar sells part of his land and hands Rs. 1 Lakh to Kasi Manickkam, who arranges work visas to Dubai. The move shows his willingness to sacrifice family land for a chance at better prospects. This sets up a risky venture that could jeopardize his family if things go wrong.

In a village near Coimbatore, Muthu marries Valli, the landlord's daughter, against her father's wishes. To improve their chances, he also enrolls with Kasi Manickkam's firm to go to Dubai. The couple hopes for a fresh start abroad while preserving their bond.

Kasi Manickkam takes the enrolled workers to Chennai, with a flight scheduled for the next day. The plan appears to be moving forward for many villagers seeking foreign work. Tension rises as the reality of the journey looms.

That night, Kasi Manickkam runs away with the corpus fund, leaving the hopeful workers penniless. Police later reveal that he is a fraud who has looted the money. The migrants' dreams of Dubai crumble in an instant.

Realizing the social disgrace their families would face, Sekhar and Muthu decide to swap identities and pretend to be each other's friend from Dubai. Their deception is meant to protect their loved ones from shame and consequences.

Sekhar goes to Muthu's home and introduces himself as Muthu's orphan friend who has returned from Dubai. He seeks a place to stay while the truth behind the fraud remains hidden. The ruse deepens the emotional stakes for both families.

In turn, Muthu presents himself as Sekhar's friend from Dubai, trying to blend into Sekhar's family life. The two men rely on the other’s assumed identity to avert familial catastrophe. The deception begins to take on a life of its own.

Muthu discovers Sekhar's land isn't suitable for crops but can be used for grazing cows. With Sudalaimuthu's help, he buys a couple of cows and launches a milk business. The plan shows resilience in the face of failed migration schemes.

Sekhar begins a small restaurant, leveraging Valli's cooking talent. Eight months later, the duo rents a building in the city to expand their business. The two families start to see real progress in India.

On the restaurant opening night, Valli goes into labor and Sekhar helps deliver the baby at a hospital. He informs Muthu about the situation, and Deivanai overhears their conversation, realizing Sekhar has not been in Dubai. This shatters the shared pretense and brings truths to light.

Pazhani locates Kasimanikkam in Coimbatore under another alias and informs Muthu and Sekhar. They confront and beat him, then hand him over to the police. The authorities pledge to recover the looted money and restore faith.

The Police Commissioner praises their courage and promises money recovery, reinforcing the message that there are plenty of legitimate opportunities in India. Muthu and Sekhar begin to see a brighter future at home rather than abroad. They acknowledge the value of family and local support.

Muthu and Sekhar reconcile with their families and share a meal in Muthu's village. They agree to marry Amudha to Sekhar, sealing their renewed bonds and securing the happiness of both households.