Two fishing communities in a village are pitted against each other by an evil landlord. Problems arise when the leader of one community falls in love with his rival's sister.

Jeeva decides to protect Kala Devi who joins a circus company after her father's death as she inherits enormous wealth and has a threat to her life.

After the East India Company forces Kattabomman, the king of Panchalankurichi, to pay taxes and be their subordinate, the latter decides to fight against them.