Sukumar is misled into investing all his savings in the moviemaking business. However, things take a turn when he ends up debt-ridden and at the mercy of the law.

This Tamil classic, made shortly before India attained independence in 1947, gently captures the patriotic spirit of the times. A sharp social drama reflecting on Gandhian values and the idea of a nation, which is embellished with songs by the iconic poet and activist Subramania Bharati.