A small-time con artist and petty thief who finds solace in the music of Archana (Sridevi), a popular singer. A tender, unspoken romance develops between them.

A legendary soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja , considered by many as the "true hero" of the film.

It was the first original script directed by Mahendran and became a major commercial success, running for over 100 days despite a slow start. The Story: Duality and Redemption