Love, village feud and circumstances lead a young man to abandon his village and lover and head to the armed forces. Upon his return, his lover realizes that things are never going to be the same again.

A young and aspiring writer who is always reprimanded by villagers meets a girl who understands his predicament. However, the orthodox villagers pose a threat to their relationship.

When Unni accidentally kills a person, his parents send him away to Chennai where he falls in love with Meenakshi. When their marriage is about to be fixed, Unni reveals his past to her.