Murugan and to soothe his nerves, they move back to Kalathur. In the local temple, Kannamma meets Selvam and tells him that she is his mother. On learning from him that Raja is bringing him up and is marrying shortly to find him a mother, she asks him not to mention anything about her to Raja.

Maduram learns from Selvam that he is the son of Raja, after which Singaram insists on a written undertaking that the properties of Raja would go to the children of Maduram only. The news of this conflict spreads in the village. On learning this, Murugan rushes to the palace to own the boy but collapses near the palace gate. Kannamma, who has followed, takes Selvam and tries to move away when she isintercepted by Raja who demands the boy back. Raja refuses to believe that Selvam is Kannamma's son and abuses Kannamma for her shameless life. Ramalingam observes that even in such a humiliating situation, Kannamma is silent and does not breathe a word about her promise to him. He is moved and acknowledges her as his daughter-in-law. Selvam is united with his parents, and Raja's marriage with Maduram is cancelled.

Cast 
 Gemini Ganesh as Rajalingam
 Savithri Ganesh as Kannamma
 Kamal Haasan as Selvam
 T. S. Balaiah as Ramalingam
 S. V. Subbaiah as Murugan
 Javar N. Seetharaman as Singaram
 V. R. Rajagopal as Rathnam
 Devika as Maduram
L. Vijayalakshmi as Dancer
S. A. Ashokan as Mayor (Guest Appearances)
 Manorama as Amalu

Production

Development 
After assisting A. V. Meiyappan in producing films for AVM Productions,