| Director | Karnan |
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Velu, a poor farmer, loses his sister Dhanam due to the atrocities and exploitation of the village landlord Periyaraja. To avenge his sister's death, Velu kills Periyaraja's brother Chinnaraja. He then escapes from there and joins a gang of dacoits, headed by Narasingam. The gang is initially perturbed by Velu's presence, but his courage and good nature wins him their respect. Velu succeeds Narasingam as the gang leader. His aim is to rob the rich and save the poor. He is constantly looking for an opportunity to take revenge against Periyasamy. Blinded by his hunger for revenge, Velu forgets that his wife is waiting for his return to the village. Finally, Velu takes revenge on Periyaraja and surrenders to the police.